X-raying

Staff Sgt. Brandon Issler, a 932nd Aerospace Medical Squadron dental technician, practices X-raying a “patient’s” teeth at the Vance Clinic July 24. Each year, the 932nd AMDS takes two weeks for annual tour training with an active duty medical group. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Zachary Heal)

Vaccination

Staff Sgt. Brandon Issler receives a vaccination from Staff Sgt. Michael Teague, a 932nd Aerospace Medical Squadron aerospace medicine technician, at the Vance Clinic July 21. This year, for their annual tour, the 932nd AMDS trained with the 71st Medical Group at Vance. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman Zachary Heal)

932nd AMDS joins Team Vance for two-week annual tour

Published July 31, 2017
By Airman Zachary Heal
71st Flying Training Wing Public Affairs

VANCE AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. – Three reservists from the 932nd Aerospace Medicine Squadron joined Team Vance July 14 to complete their annual tour requirement.

Every year, the 932nd AMDS, from, Scott AFB, Illinois, travels to another base to train with a new medical group for two weeks, said Capt. Joshua Hernandez, from the 932nd AMDS.

This year, the Airmen decided to team up with the 71st Medical Group here.

“This training has made us better Airmen and medical professionals,” said Staff Sgt. Michael Teague, a 932nd AMDS aerospace medicine technician. “We’re getting to work every day with active duty members and getting hands-on training with things we don’t normally get the chance to do.”

For example, the NCOs practiced giving vaccinations and Staff Sgt. Brandon Issler, a 932nd AMDS dental technician, practiced dental X-ray techniques.

“I’ve learned some processes here that I can take with me to help improve our workflow back home,” said Issler.

“It’s been a very positive experience,” said Teague. “Everyone here has been really welcoming.”

The team left Vance July 28.