House of Delegates (HOD)

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Haley Lord

Senior HOD Delegate

Captain Haley S. Lord, an accomplished Physician Assistant (PA), plays a pivotal role in healthcare as a member of the 42nd Medical Group stationed at Maxwell Air Force Base, AL. She oversees primary care management, ensuring the provision of safe, evidence-based medical services to over 3,000 active-duty personnel, reservists, and guardsmen. Furthermore, she serves as the Senior House of Delegates representative on the Board of Directors for the Society of Air Force Physician Assistants (SAFPA).

 

Captain Lord’s journey began in February 2015 when she enlisted in the Air Force from Sacramento, CA. During her five years as an Aerospace Medical Technician, she honed her skills at the 673rd Medical Group. Her collaborative efforts extended to working closely with the 212th Rescue Squadron and the 673rd Civil Engineer Squadron (EOD).Driven by a passion for advancing her medical career, Captain Lord pursued admission to the Interservice Physician Assistant Program, which she successfully completed in October 2021. Throughout her training, she underwent rigorous residencies at the 99th Medical Group, specializing in diverse areas such as orthopedics, general surgery, emergency room care, pediatrics, dermatology, ENT, OB/GYN, labor and delivery, and internal medicine. She then served as a Physician Assistant for the 45th Medical Group, Patrick Space Force Base, FL for four years culminating in earning the title, Flight Commander where she led a dedicated team of 24 members, ensuring the readiness and preparedness of both medical personnel and the force they serve. This extensive experience has equipped Captain Lord with the expertise and dedication needed to provide exceptional medical care to those she serves.

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Justin Haller, MSPAS, PA-C

DAL of HOD

Justin Haller is a Physician Assistant currently serving as the Element Chief for the Air Force Basic Training Clinic at Lackland AFB, Texas. He began his Air Force career in 2014 as a Aerospace Medical Technician and was promoted to NCO prior to his selection for the Interservice Physician Assistant Program (IPAP). During his early enlisted years, he served in Internal Medicine and Family Medicine clinics at Lackland and held the additional role of the Commander’s Executive Assistant.

Since commissioning as a PA, Justin has served in multiple clinical and leadership roles, including as a Primary Care Manager for the Dependent Clinic at Hurlburt Field and currently as a Trainee Health PA and Element Chief at Lackland AFB. He recently returned from a deployment to Djibouti, Africa, where he served as Medical Director, advocating for resources and making critical decisions under pressure.

His leadership experience spans a variety of key roles, including Flight Commander, IPAP Liaison at two bases, and 42G CMRP/Functional and Training Manager. Most notably, he served as the 2025 Air Force Physician Assistant Readiness Course Liaison on the SAFPA Board of Directors, where he directed the lecture series, coordinated logistics, secured funding, and engaged senior leaders. Justin is committed to advancing the PA profession and is honored to represent Air Force PAs in the AAPA House of Delegates.

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