Col. (Dr.) Robert Smith performs Epi-LASIK surgery at the Wilford Hall Refractive Surgery Center at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. The center has some of the most advanced equipment in the world for performing refractive surgeries. Qualified active duty airmen are eligible for the corrective procedure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Brian Ferguson)
By Capt. Tyler Barney
71st Medical Operations Squadron
Advancements in refractive surgery, commonly known as LASIK or PRK, have made it possible for those with vision problems to get rid of their eyeglasses and contact lenses. read more...
A favorite community service at most military base installations is the Thrift Shop. At Vance Air Force Base, the Thrift Shop is managed by the Officers’ Spouses’ Club, a non-profit organization dedicated to supporting its members and the community. read more...
By the book Maj. Paul Johnston, 71st Force Support Squadron commander, presents a halo to Brooke Tiedt, the Summer Reading program grand prize winner, Aug. 9, at the Vance Air Force Base Library. Behind them (from left) are second-place winner Sara Tapia and first-place winners Nicholas Lostetter and Kate Nash. Brooke read 218 books between June 2 and July 31 to earn the grand prize. More than 26 young people participated in this year’s program. (Photo by Tech. Sgt. Richard White)
By Joe B. Wiles
71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs
The Air Force recruits individuals but retains families. read more...
Betty Vasquez, wife of Tech. Sgt. Frank Hatcher, started competing in bodybuilding contests only months after a tumor near her brain stem was removed. In 2005, doctors found the tumor during a MRI scan. Hatcher is with the 56th Civil Engineer Squadron at Luke Air Force Base, Ariz. (Courtesy photo)
By Col. Jennifer Graham
71st Mission Support Group commander
According to Wikipedia, pay for performance is a motivation concept in human resources in which employees receive increased compensation for their work if their team, department or company reaches certain targets. read more...
The girl picked up the Old English Sheepdog puppy and held it to her face. She turned so her boyfriend could see how adorable they were together. read more...
Dr. (Lt. Col.) Walter Weaver and Senior Airman Betty Goldsmith, a dental technician, extract a tooth from a Peruvian woman during a medical mission in Mollepata, Peru. A team of 19 medical professionals from the 433rd Medical Group at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, are deployed to Ayacucho, Peru, to support New Horizons — Peru 2008, a humanitarian mission set on bringing quality-of-life construction projects and a total of nine medical missions to underprivileged Peruvians. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Mary Pekas)
By Capt. David Tomiyama
Task Force New Horizons Public Affairs
AYACUCHO, Peru (AFPN) —With only half their medical team and three less days to see patients, the final medical readiness training exercises for New Horizons-Peru 2008 still provided medical care to more than 2,000 Peruvians. read more...
FORT LEE, Va. —The Defense Commissary Agency has reached its goal to sell 1 million compact fluorescent bulbs to commissary customers worldwide in 2008 – two months ahead of its Sept. read more...
The Straight Scoop action line is your direct link to Col. Mark C. Nowland, 71st Flying Training Wing commander, for comments or suggestions to improve Vance Air Force Base. read more...
By Brandice Armstrong
72nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs
TINKER AIR FORCE BASE — Workers from the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Center’s 76th Maintenance Wing here combined with Air Force Materiel Command’s other two depots in a round-the-clock push to make hundreds of levers, helping Air Force officials keep the T-38 Talon training jet flying. read more...
Organizers for this year’s Great Land Run 5K race are hoping to increase turnout for the event as a way to raise funds for education.
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Garfield County Fair runs Wednesday through Sept. 7 at Chisholm Trail Expo Center, and features exhibits, concerts, booths, vendors and the popular Farmer for a Day exhibit. read more...
PITTSBURGH — Military Spouse magazine (MSM) announced it is now accepting nominations for its 2009 Military Spouse of the Year (MSOY) award, sponsored by USAA. read more...
STUTTGART-VAIHINGEN, Germany (AFPN) — After two weeks of high-tempo humanitarian relief operations, the U.S. read more...
Col. (Dr.) Vincent Dang cleans 6-year-old Lester Omar Raymundo’s face before making an incision Aug. 21 near Santa Rosa, Guatemala. The boy, a Guatemalan citizen in Aldea Estanzuelas near Santa Rosa, was sick for three months before the American medics arrived to provide treatment as part of a medical readiness training exercise. Dang is the 163rd Medical Group commander. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Al Bosco)
By Capt. Al Bosco
163rd Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs
SANTA ROSA, Guatemala (AFPN) — Over three days last week, California Air National Guard members provided care to more than 1,500 Guatemalans living in Aldea Estanzuelas near Santa Rosa.
Members of the 163rd Medical Group are in Guatemala as part of a two-week medical readiness training exercise as the airmen provide medical assistance to improvised communities. read more...
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