The 779th Medical Group is an essential component of the United States Air Force (USAF) medical services. It operates under the Air Combat Command, providing comprehensive healthcare services to active duty personnel and their families stationed at its primary location, Shaw Air Force Base in South Carolina. The group's mission encompasses a broad spectrum of healthcare specialties, including family medicine, dental care, mental health services, and laboratory diagnostics. Additionally, the 779th Medical Group often supports USAF operations worldwide by deploying medical personnel and equipment to various locations as needed. The unit's primary goal is to ensure the optimal health and readiness of its service members during peacetime and in times of conflict.