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SG Newswire for August 2002


Capt. (Dr.) Angela Pelletier, a 376th Expeditionary Medical Group dentist deployed to Ganci Air Base, Manas, Kyrgyzstan, from Luke Air Force Base, Ariz., cleans a patient’s teeth with assistance from dental technician Republic of Korea Army Cpl. Seong-Beom Ryu.  Ryu and other South Korean military personnel join medical people from the United States and coalition countries to treat forces deployed in support of the war on terrorism.  (Photo by Master Sgt. Keith Reed)

 Sick call, the coalition way


Ear damage from noise exposure is the second leading cause of hearing loss in America.  The number one cause is natural aging.  We can't do anything about the aging process ... but we can do something about noise exposure ..."                      

-- Lt. Col. Angela Williamson                                     
Occupational Medicine Flight Commander                                 
Robins Air Force Base, Ga.

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Buckley medic named one of AF's top 12 outstanding airmen Senior Airman Vivianna Van Hassel attributes her success to good mentorship and leadership from her supervisors, combined with hard work. 
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