Florida Veteran Health Heroes

Colonel Joyce Fiedler, M.D., served in the United States Air Force for nearly twelve years, holding such positions as Residency Trained Flight Surgeon, Flight Medicine Flight Commander, and Chief of Medical Staff. Prior to retirement on October 1, 2014, Colonel Fiedler worked as the Flight and Operational Medicine Flight Commander at Eglin Air Force Base where she managed a clinic of 26 staff who provided care to 934 flyers, special operations personnel, and their families. During her military tenure, Colonel Fiedler was deployed overseas four times to Iraq, Kuwait, Oman, and Afghanistan. In addition, she received numerous military awards and decorations, including the Global War on Terror Expeditionary Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Meritorious Service Medal. Colonel Fiedler is a graduate of the Chicago Medical School, Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and licensed in the State of Virginia. On July 3, 2014, Colonel Fiedler received the first health care license issued under Florida’s VALOR System (Florida Veterans Application for Licensure Online Response System). Governor Rick Scott and State Surgeon General Dr. John Armstrong presented the license to Dr. Fiedler at a Veterans Service Award Ceremony in Pensacola, Florida. Since retiring, Colonel Fiedler has become an independent consultant and plans to be commissioned into the Air Force Reserves. Orland K. “Lance” Armstrong, D.C. Joyce P. Fiedler, M.D. Our Page 2 Heroes Our Heroes Dr. Orland K. “Lance” Armstrong is the first recipient of the Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine Outstanding Service Award. Dr. Armstrong was selected for this award based on his support of the local veteran community. For many years, Dr. Armstrong has provided free health care to veterans in the Cocoa Beach area. He established an on-site chiropractic treatment room at the 45th Medical Group at Patrick Air Force Base, where he volunteers eight hours every week. “Dr. Armstrong best fits the spirit and long-term commitment of the Board to a better community through action,” said Board Chair, Kevin Fogarty, D.C. Dr. Armstrong graduated from the University of Central Florida with a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics, where he was also the United States Air Force ROTC Cadet Commander. He has received numerous commendations for his service as a Captain, B-52 Flight Instructor of Radar Navigation/Bombardier at Wurtsmith Air Force Base, where he served until his military career ended in 1992. Dr. Armstrong actively practices chiropractic medicine at Armstrong Chiropractic in Cocoa Beach. *Dr. Orland K. “Lance” Armstrong is no relation to State Surgeon General and Secretary of Health, Dr. John Armstrong.