Taylor Assumes Command of Medical Readiness Command, West

Official Statements

• Medical Readiness Command, West, November 10: “Brig. Gen. Jonathan “Craig” Taylor assumed command of Medical Readiness Command, West during an assumption of command ceremony Nov. 9 at Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston’s Blesse Auditorium. Taylor, who had also been serving as the MRC, West acting commander since August, previously served as the deputy commanding general for MEDCOM since November 2024.”

• Medical Readiness Command, West, November 10: “During the ceremony, Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the Army surgeon general and commanding general of U.S. Army Medical Command, recognized MRC, West’s accomplishments during Taylor’s tenure as acting commander “You deliver the best medical support to operations for our Soldiers and their families today and every day,” she said. “You deliver on Army’s commitment to the Soldiers who are the foundation of the joint force.”

• Medical Readiness Command, West, November 10: “Izaguirre cited accomplishments across MRC, West, including training for a simulated ransomware attack; collaboration with installations to exercise responses to active-shooter scenarios; and Soldiers competing for and earning the Expert Field Medical Badge. She also highlighted reduced specialty-care wait times, expanded dental readiness, partnerships with the Department of Veterans Affairs, veterinary and public health training partnerships, and nursing pass rates above the national average.”

• Medical Readiness Command, West, November 10: “In three short months,” she said, “(Taylor) and the MRC, West team have demonstrated exactly what Combat Ready Care looks like in action.” Izaguirre charged Taylor to build cohesive teams, prepare Soldiers to develop a warrior mindset, master technical and tactical skills, and demand clinical and operational excellence throughout the region. Taylor thanked Izaguirre for entrusting him with the command. He also reflected on lessons learned from every military medical treatment facility and the MRC, West team during his three month “running start.”

• Medical Readiness Command, West, November 10: “That running start has shown me what an incredible mission you have,” he said. “Every day from the professionals at (Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital) in the east to (Weed Army Community Hospital) in the west, and every command in between, rise with the singular focus of providing medial support to operations, building trust with Soldiers with every encounter and keeping that faith with families.” Taylor said the experience also showed him “what an incredible force you serve” and “what an incredible team you are.”

• Medical Readiness Command, West, November 10: “From day one your professionalism and dedication have been evident. No task is too small, no task is too large,” Taylor said. “From a pebble in the shoe, to a mountain that might be in the way, you will move the obstacles that stand in the way of the mission. You do this with compassion, care and commitment - a very fitting motto for this incredible organization.” Taylor closed out his remarks with promises to the unit.”

• Medical Readiness Command, West, November 10: “My promise to you is to rise each day with the determination to be the leader this team deserves,” he said. “I promise to advocate for the authorities and the resourcing both for today’s mission, but just as important, for the years to come.” In addition to his role as the CG of MRC, West, Taylor also wears the hat of Defense Health Network West director. In that role, he oversees the healthcare delivery mission of nine Army military treatment facilities.”