Telita Crosland

Telita Crosland is a retired United States Army lieutenant general who served as director of the Defense Health Agency from 3 January 2023 to 28 February 2025. She previously served as deputy surgeon general of the United States Army.^[1][2]

Telita Crosland
Official portrait, 2023
Born	Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Army
Years of service	1985–2025
Rank	Lieutenant General
Commands	Defense Health Agency Regional Health Command Atlantic U.S. Army Medical Department Activity U.S. Army Health Clinic Grafenwoehr
Awards	Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3)

Education

Crosland was born in Brooklyn, New York. In 1989, she graduated from the United States Military Academy. She holds an MD degree and an MPH degree.^[3]

Military career

In May 2022, Crosland was nominated for promotion to lieutenant general and assignment as director of the Defense Health Agency.^[4] Her nomination was confirmed by the Senate on 29 September 2022.^[5] Crosland resigned from her assignment as director on 28 February 2025.^[6][7]