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Civilian first responders from Romania participate along with Airmen from the 86th Medical Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, in a multinational medical exercise.

Medical logistics Airmen enable enhancement of lifesaving skills at NATO exercise in Romania

Approximately 50 Airmen from the 86th Medical Group, Ramstein Air Base, Germany, arrived April 3 at Cincu Military Base, Romania, to participate in the NATO-led medical exercise Vigorous Warrior 19.

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Peter Carra, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group optometry officer in charge, performs an eye exam for a U.S. Soldier March 9, 2019, at Camp As Sayliyah (CAS), Qatar. Carra and Tech. Sgt. Marquita Moore, 379th EMDG optometry NCO in charge, travel to CAS once a week to provide eye care for Soldiers who, in turn, fabricate glasses prescribed for Airmen at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, and servicemembers at other deployed locations throughout U.S. Central Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)

Military to bring eye care to front lines with mobile app

Eye injuries in a deployed setting can be a significant setback for any Airman, but new telemedicine capabilities are helping to keep them in the fight. With funding from the 59th Medical Wing, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas, Air Force and Army medical researchers are developing a HIPAA-compliant smart phone application to connect providers downrange with on-call ophthalmologists either in-theater or at a clinic.

A child receives dental treatment during the “Give Kids a Smile” day event held by the 375th Dental Squadron clinic at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 9, 2019. Children were given the chance to receive cleanings, fillings, and more at no cost to parents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Isaiah Gonzalez)

An AFMS Look Back at March 2019

This month’s photos feature Airmen from around the globe involved in activities supporting the Air Force medical mission.

Lt. Col. (Dr.) Benjamin Monson, chief of reconstructive and plastic surgery with the 99th Medical Group at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas, Nevada, poses for a photo, March 2, 2019. The U.S. Air Force has plastic surgery practices available for patients at Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada; Wilford Hall Medical Center at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas; Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio; and Travis Air Force Base, California. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Bailee A. Darbasie)

Nellis plastic surgery – more than just cosmetic

The 99th Medical Group at Nellis Air Force Base in Las Vegas offers a wide range of services to maintain Airman readiness and care to their families. What many may not know, is the importance of their plastic surgery practice.

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