Join Air Force psychologists Drs. Ethan Bannar and Jeremy Jinkerson as they talk with Lt Col (Dr.) Mikel Merritt, the Air Force Psychology Consultant. As the "Consultant," Lt Col Merritt serves as the top psychologist in the Air Force, with responsibilities including guiding the assignment selection process, mentoring military psychologists, retaining talent, and advocating for Air Force psychologists inside and outside the military. The discussion ranges from the missions of Air Force and military psychology, to the Defense Health Agency's assumption of the military's medical mission, to embedding psychologists into operational units. Manning and retention are also discussed along with the reasons one might wish to become a military psychologist. Are you considering military service as a psychologist or already serving in one of our branches? Do you want to know more about Active Duty service for your practice with military or veterans? Then you'll want to listen to this episode.