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Retired Brigadier General James Robinson presents his sister, Col. Julie M. Robinson, with a sweatshirt featuring the historic dental motto, "If you can't bite, you can't fight," during her retirement ceremony at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, on March 22, 2025. This adage symbolizes the critical role of dental health in mission readiness. Robinson retired as a dentist and the commander of the 168th Medical Group. Her dedication to ensuring the dental and overall health of military personnel reflected dental care's vital role in mission readiness, embodying the enduring military principle: 'If you can’t bite, you can’t fight. As a dual-status Guardsman in the Alaska Air National Guard, she maintained a private dental practice for 28 years, building deep ties within her community while serving in the Alaska Air National Guard. (U.S. Air National Guard photo by Senior Master Sgt. Julie Avey)