We sit down with newly selected below-the-zone promotable Colonel, LTC(P) Rebecca Sinclair—a standout 70H Medical Operations Officer and dynamic leader. Join us as LTC(P) Sinclair shares invaluable tips for successful medical operations planning and what it takes to lead a health clinic with purpose, precision, and impact. From strategic thinking to day-to-day leadership, she offers real-world insights into how 70Hs support Army Medicine’s mission at every level. Whether you're a junior officer looking to grow in medical operations or a seasoned leader aiming to sharpen your skills, this episode delivers actionable takeaways, leadership wisdom, and a glimpse into what it means to lead with excellence.

LTC Rebecca (Lesemann) Sinclair is a native of Madison, Mississippi, and grew up in Charlotte, North Carolina. She enlisted in the U.S. Army Reserve in 2002 as a saxophone player and was commissioned active duty into the Medical Service Corps as a Distinguished Military Graduate from Appalachian State University in 2006. She has served in numerous leadership and staff roles across Army Medicine, including Commander of MEDDAC-HAAF and Director of Tuttle Army Health Clinic and Richmond Hill Medical Home; Chief of Future Medical Operations for ARNORTH; Brigade S3 and Chief of Plans for the 44th MED BDE; Battalion XO and S3 of the 261st MMB; and Commander of the 550th ASMC. Her strategic-level experience includes serving as EA/XO to the OTSG/MEDCOM Chief of Staff and XO to the MEDCOM Director of Communications, as well as a liaison officer to the Army’s Office of the Chief of Public Affairs. LTC Sinclair holds a B.S. in Psychology from Appalachian State University and a Master of Public Service and Administration from the Bush School of Government at Texas A&M University. She is a graduate of Intermediate Level Education at the Command and General Staff College. Her operational experience includes a deployment to Iraq (2008–2009) and key roles in multiple homeland and defense support missions, including the 2010 Winter Olympics in Canada, COVID-19 response, Operation Allies Refuge and Allies Welcome, and hurricane and border response efforts. Her awards include the Bronze Star, Meritorious Service Medal (4 OLC), Expert Field Medical Badge, Parachutist Badge, and the Army Surgeon General’s “A” Proficiency Designator. She is also a proud member of the Order of Military Medical Merit.

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