When Staff Sgt. Philip Rathbun added an MBA to
his academic repertoire of a Bachelor of Science degree
in Healthcare Management, an Associate of Science
degree in Radiologic Technology, and three professional
“Registered” designations as Radiology Technologist,
Ultrasound Technologist and Vascular Specialist, he
became the most educated E-5 in the U.S. Air Force—
which had no openings at the time for commissioned
officers in hospital administration and no opportunities
for someone with his education.