Story by Douglas Stutz | Naval Hospital Bremerton/Navy Medicine Readiness and Training Command Bremerton | 08.10.2022
By Douglas H Stutz, NHB/NMRTC Bremerton public affairs officer -- Paraphrasing an old saying, a rank amateur will waste time in discussing strategy while the wise specialist concentrates on logistical needs....
Story by Airman 1st Class Camille Lienau | 104th Fighter Wing | 06.10.2021
One of Barnes newest members Master Sgt. Erica Griffinking exemplifies our Barnestormer leader attributes and goes above and beyond displaying perseverance, integrity, courage and initiative. She is the only dental assistant in the 104th Medical Group and provides the highest quality dental care to service members. In addition to her work at the 104th, she supports the military by volunteering......
Story by Senior Airman Collette Brooks | 35th Fighter Wing | 03.01.2019
Team Misawa families celebrated National Children’s Dental Health month at Misawa Air Base, Japan, during the month of February....
Story by Staff Sgt. Jeremy Mosier | 386th Air Expeditionary Wing | 12.11.2018
On December 8, 2018, members of the 386th Expeditionary Wing dental team were given a unique opportunity to join forces with the U.S. Army veterinary clinic to provide support to the K-9 unit at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia. In most instances in a deployed environment the medical group supports the vet by providing medications and food related support, but on this day it was to......
Story by Airman 1st Class Collette Brooks | 35th Fighter Wing | 08.23.2018
She grins widely when calling for her next guest. While opening an assortment of dentistry tools, U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Courtney Lott, a 35th DS dental technician, creates casual conversation, leading the experience to feel more like two old friends catching up, than a required medical appointment....
Story by Senior Airman Colville McFee | 8th Fighter Wing | 04.24.2017
Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea -- United States Air Force members assigned to the 8th Medical Group and Republic of Korea Air Force medical airmen participated in a simulated multiple causality exercise April 19, 2017....
Story by Lance Cpl. Shaltiel Dominguez | 1st Marine Logistics Group | 07.28.2014
The military is not all hellfire and cordon wires. As a dental technician for 1st Dental Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, Petty Officer 3rd Class Andrew Austin balances military bearing and discipline with an approachable personality, necessary for building rapport with patients, and getting the job done....
Story by Sgt. Matthew Thompson | 7th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | 05.26.2014
Four days to refresh and validate their skills in an austere environment. Another four days to prove they have what it takes. Twelve miles to finish it all. Since its creation in 1965, the Expert Field Medical Badge has proven to be the most elusive and sought after award for medics....
