AFSC 4N0X1
Aerospace Medical Service
Citations
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman
Senior Airman Carl S. Sandberg distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, 1st Fighter Wing Clinic, National Aeronautics and Space Administration, 1st Fighter Wing, Langley Air Force Base, Virginia from XXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXX. During this period, Airman Sandberg deployed in support of Operation ENDURING FREEDOM and administered over 1,800 vaccines which ensured a one hundred percent military personnel health status. In addition, while serving with the Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility, he provided manpower transport for more than 2,500 patients on 230 Aerovac missions leading to their safe evacuation. Moreover, Airman Sandberg's expert care and customer service contributed to the 1st Fighter Wing Clinic at National Aeronautics and Space Administration winning the 2nd Quarter Squadron Team Award. Finally, his participation was key to the 1st Medical Group achieving "Excellent" in the 2010 Inspector General inspection. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Senior Airman Sandberg reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Fighter Wing Clinic and the United States Air Force.
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman
Staff Sergeant Alice B. Oakley distinguished herself by outstanding achievement while serving as Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman, 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, 445th Airlift Wing, Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio from XXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXX. During this period, Sergeant Oakley's superior professionalism, knowledge, and leadership aided in a rating of Outstanding for the 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron during Exercise Patriot Warrior 2017. She played an integral role in the training and preparation of all 445th members for the exercise. Her proactive efforts resulted in the successful construction and tear down of over 30 Alaskan tents and the stand up of a fully functioning 50-bed Enroute Patient Staging Facility. Additionally, Sergeant Oakley completed an Advanced Cardiac Life Support Course, enabling care for over 500 mannequin and simulated patients. Finally, Sergeant Oakley completed a Combat Litter Training Course which was crucial to life-saving measures, the movement of injured personnel, and ensuring their safe return home. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Oakley reflect great credit upon herself, the 445th Aeromedical Staging Squadron, and the United States Air Force.
Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman
Senior Airman Debra C. Ortiz distinguished herself by meritorious service as an Aerospace Medical Service Journeyman in the General Surgery Clinic, Surgical Operations Squadron, 96th Air Base Wing, Eglin Air Force Base, Florida from XXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXX. During this period, Airman Ortiz assisted in over 200 invasive surgical procedures and served as the Clinic's infection control program subject matter expert, mitigating medical complications. In addition, she served as the clinic liaison for over 35 Physician Assistants and Family Medicine Residents during their Surgical Clinic rotation. As a preceptor, Airman Ortiz instructed general surgical procedures and equipment operation to over 30 phase II and phase III students. Finally, while off-duty, she volunteered over one hundred hours for Airman Against Drunk Driving, Special Olympics, and other charitable causes. The distinctive accomplishments of Senior Airman Ortiz while serving her country reflect credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.
Aerospace Medical Service Technician
Technical Sergeant Kyndra R. Basham distinguished herself in the performance of outstanding service to the United States as an Aerospace Service Medical Technician, 377th Operational Medicine Readiness Squadron, 377th Medical Group, 377th Air Base Wing, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. During this period, Sergeant Basham oversaw and managed clinical operations for four sections and provided acute care for more than 8,000 beneficiaries. Additionally, she guided the Periodic Health Examination Program where she completed 2,800 record reviews and enabled 1,300 flight examinations. Moreover, she performed as the Primary Care Manager for six Squadrons and streamlined the Physical Health Assessment process, ensuring an 87% medical readiness rate for her patients and facilitating medical deployment clearances for the most deployed Wing in the Air Force. Furthermore, Sergeant Basham's keen acumen lead to the timely identification of three medical emergencies, enabling and facilitating appropriate lifesaving measures. Finally, she provided unparalleled medical guidance to 67 medical personnel by serving as the Medical Director of the Group's largest clinical flight and was vital to the Medical Group's selection as the Best Hospital of the Year and the Air Force Hospital of the Year Award. The distinctive accomplishments of Technical Sergeant Basham reflect credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.
Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice
Senior Airman Marilyn P. Young distinguished herself by meritorious service as Aerospace Medical Service Apprentice, 81st Surgical Operations Squadron, 81st Medical Group, 81st Training Wing, Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, from XXXXXXXX to XXXXXXXX. During this period, Airman Young demonstrated superior medical skills while supporting fourteen physicians, providing care to eighty thousand patients, and leading to the medical group's success in meeting its patient care goals. Additionally, Airman Young deployed for six months to the 332d Expeditionary Medical Group at Balad Air Base, Iraq in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM where she was a vital team member of the Contingency Aeromedical Staging Facility. In this critical assignment, she oversaw the transfer of more than three thousand patients, and assisted with the coordination of two hundred and twenty aeromedical evacuations, contributing to a ninety eight percent patient survival rate without incident or delay. Finally, Airman Young established a clinic program that monitored and improved the disinfection of equipment and hand washing techniques, and contributed to the 81st Medical Group's Health Services Inspection "Excellent" rating. The distinctive accomplishments of Senior Airman Young reflect great credit upon herself, the 81st Surgical Operations Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Aerospace Medical Service Technician
Senior Airman Leslie N. Pate distinguished herself by meritorious service as Aerospace Medical Service Technician, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, 18th Healthcare Operations Squadron, 18th Medical Group, 18th Wing, Kadena Air Base, Japan. During this period, Airman Pate was the sole technician on the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit for one hundred fifty-two shifts where she supported thirty-two personnel and five neonatologists who delivered critical care during five high-risk obstetrical deliveries and enabled one hundred sixteen patient admits, generating four million dollars in services. Additionally, she rewrote the Code Response Standard Operating Procedure and created a checklist for the Mother-Infant Care Center which secured the emergency response capabilities for fifty staff members across five departments. Furthermore, as a member of Pacific Command's sole Neonatal Intensive Care Unit medical evacuation team, she managed three priority missions and coordinated transportation for thirteen personnel which saved the Air Force two million dollars in costs. Finally, Airman Pate supported the Medical Group Mobility Response, inventoried sixty-nine thousand dollars worth of supply items, and assembled twenty-five medical disaster kits which propelled Wing readiness response during three Emergency Management Exercises. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Pate reflect credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.
Aerospace Medical Services Journeyman
Senior Airman distinguished herself by meritorious service as an Aerospace Medical Services Journeyman, 20th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, 20th Medical Group, 20th Fighter Wing, Shaw Air Force Base, South Carolina. During this period, Senior Airman was certified as an Immunization Back-up Technician and provided more than 4,000 vaccines saving the Group $40,000 in outsourcing costs and enabling the Wing to achieve a 98 percent immunization rate. Airman was pivotal during the COVID-19 pandemic and volunteered 36 hours to administer 1,200 vaccines and performed 240 tests which cleared 200 members for a CENTCOM mission. Additionally, she augmented the Pediatric Clinic for 5 weeks and completed 5 newborn screenings and 175 appointments while training one technician which increased their manning by 50 percent and retained the Group $18,000 in referral costs. Finally, Senior Airman filled the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge role for one month in which she led 10 personnel and managed 5,640 encounters, 1,650 telephone consults, and delivered $4 million in care that resulted in earning the Air Combat Command Small Clinic of the Year award in 2021. The distinctive accomplishments of Senior Airman reflect credit upon herself and the United States Air Force.
