SIOUX CITY, Iowa - The newest flight surgeon in the Iowa Air National Guard's 185th Medical Group has never served in the military, but his family is very familiar with military life.
Maj. (Dr.) Glenn Harden entered military service for the first time at age 56. His swearing-in ceremony took place with members of his family present here at the 185th Air Refueling Wing on May 1.
His family includes a son, Josh Harden, who is an active duty Marine and is married to an active duty Sailor, and a daughter, who is a former Army officer and her husband is an active duty Marine Corps officer.
Harden said their service inspired him to serve his country, and they were very supportive of his decision.
"When I told my son-in-law about this he said that the 185th is a great group and have flown his Marines out of Afghanistan," Harden said at his swearing-in ceremony.
Originally from Kansas, Harden was trained in medicine at the University of Kansas Medical School. He is board certified in Emergency Medicine and Family Practice. He also can be found in the emergency room here at Mercy Medical Center when he is not in uniform.