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56th Aerospace Medicine Squadron
Mission: Supports 56th Fighter Wing flying, training and deploy- ment mission through superior aeromedical, optometric, occupa- tional, environmental and preven- tive medicine programs.
Motto: “Prevention is better than cure.”
Demographics: There are 51 military active-duty person- nel, eight civilians and six contractors.
Leadership
Commander: Col. David Duval
Squadron superintendent: Senior Master Sgt. Sally White
Responsibilities: The AMDS mission is to support the flying, training and readiness mission of the 56th FW. The primary mission is to provide routine medical care to the base flying population, their dependents and other special-duty personnel. Personnel eligible for medical care include pilots, navigators, air traffic controllers, flight engineers and their dependents, along with others who hold a 2992 clearance to fly/control/jump and are assigned to special operational duties. We have five flight surgeons and 58-plus specialized support staff. This also includes public health, bioenvironmental engineering, optometry, and health promotions support for Luke aeromedical, occupational, environmental, and preventive medicine programs.
Fun facts: The 56th AMDS has two consecutive AETC Team Aerospace of the Year awards and multiple bench- mark programs/processes implemented throughout the Air Force and Defense Department.
56th Medical Support Squadron
Mission: We exist to provide seamlessly integrated support through excellent patient care. Demographics: There are 180 active-duty, civilian and contract members.
Leadership
Commander: Lt. Col. Steph Stemen
Superintendent: Senior Master Sgt. Abigail Esparza Responsibilities: Ensures ready fighting forces by providing administrative, financial, data analysis, management, and therapeutic services essential
to health pro-
motion and
healthcare for
5,500 military
personnel and
85,000 eligible benefi-
ciaries. Prepares wing personnel for expeditionary operations to support global missions. Sup- ports 194,000 annual patient visits in an integrated $100 mil- lion managed care environment. Fun facts: MDSS is a multi- disciplinary team of specialty codes making it the most diverse squadron in the wing.
56th Medical Operations Squadron
Mission: Ensures
s medical readiness
of the human
weapon system
for the Air Force’s
largest fighter
wing, while seam-
lessly providing patient-centered
trusted care with Air-
men and families to keep them healthy for life and ready to support the mission. Demographics: There are 122 active- duty and civilian members. Leadership:
Commander: Col. Joseph Beard IV Superintendent: Senior Master Sgt. Angie Cain
Responsibilities: MDOS provides comprehensive medical care to 5,500 uniformed personnel and 88,000 eli- gible beneficiaries by promoting health, maintaining wellness, and minimizing the impact of illness. The family health, medical services, surgical services, and mental health flights support more than 140,000 ambulatory visits and 500 patient surgeries annually.
Fun facts: MDOS is home to the Air Force Association 2016 Paul Meyer Outstanding Physician Award winner.
56th Dental Squadron
Mission: Develop dental war- riors to deliver trusted care. Demographics: There are 41 active-duty and civilian members.
Leadership
Commander: Lt. Col. Nathan Schwamburger Superintendent: Senior Mas- ter Sgt. Kari Boyles Responsibilities: The dental squadron provides compre-
hensive den-
tal care to
the joint force
population.
We ensure all
joint force members
are dental deployment ready. Fun facts: Three dental of- ficers have been awarded the Medal of Honor for heroic actions. during World War I and WWII.
STREET BEAT
The 56th Security Forces Squadron handled the following incidents July 23 through Sept. 23 at Luke Air Force Base:
Tickets
SFS issued traffic citations for 77 moving violations and 45 nonmoving violations.
Traffic accidents
July 23: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident in housing. One vehicle was rear-ended. SFS issued no citations.
July 26: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at Bldg. 840 caused by inattentive backing. SFS issued one citation.
July 26: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at Bldg. 1130. A driver struck a parked car. SFS issued no citations.
July 28: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at the LAF Base Exchange parking lot. A driver struck a pedestrian while backing. There were no reported injuries or damage.
Aug. 3: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident and damage to gov- ernment property at Bldg. 1032. A driver backed into a grader damaging the vehicle and property. SFS issued no citations.
Aug. 13: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at the flightline ac- cess gate. A vehicle struck a keypad access panel. SFS issued no citations.
Aug. 13: SFS responded to a report of
a minor vehicle accident at the parking garage. A small scratch was reported with no known cause. SFS issued no citations.
Aug. 14: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at Bldg. 404. The driver grazed a barrier while making a U-turn. SFS issued no citations.
Aug. 20: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at the satellite pharmacy where two drivers bumped each other. There was no damage. SFS issued no citations.
Aug. 21: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at the Child Development Center. A worker reported a large scratch and cracked rim cover with no knowledge of the cause. SFS issued no citations.
Aug. 22: SFS responded to a report of a major vehicle accident at the parking garage. The driver struck the parking garage wall when distracted by the pas- senger who reported having chest pains. Both people were transported to Abrazo West for treatment.
Aug. 23: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at the medical clinic due to inattentive backing. SFS is- sued one citation.
Aug. 29: SFS responded to a report of a minor vehicle accident at Bldg. 908 where two drivers bumped each other. There was no damage. SFS issued no citations.
Emergency responses
July 23: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 985. A patient complained of an altered state of consciousness and was treated on scene.
July 24: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 156. SFS
assisted a patient who was having a seizure. The patient was transported to Abrazo West.
July 24: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency in the Club Five Six parking lot. SFS rescued an individual from car where the patient had lost con- sciousness while driving. The patient was transported to Abrazo West.
July 25: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency in housing. A head injury resulted from a fall. The patient was treated and transported to Abrazo West.
July 25: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Fowler Park. The patient suffering from heat exhaustion was treated and released.
July 26: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the base gym. The patient was vomiting, was treated and released.
July 26: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 1018. The patient complained of chest pains, but declined medical treatment, and was released.
July 27: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the commissary. The patient complained of dizziness and blurred vision and was transported to Abrazo West.
Aug. 2: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at Bldg. 1150 where a patient complained of an altered state of consciousness, was treated on-scene and refused transport.
Aug. 4: SFS responded to a report of an intoxicated driver in a dorm parking lot who had struck a curb and was erratically driving. SFS apprehended the individual, confirmed driver intoxication, charged
and released the individual to the first sergeant.
Aug. 7: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at South Gate where an individual with a hand injury was seek- ing medical attention. The patient was treated on scene and refused transport.
Aug. 8: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the 56th Medical Group. The patient was having seizures, treated on-scene and transported to Abrazo West.
Aug. 9: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the dorms. The patient was having seizures, treated on- scene and transported to Abrazo West.
Aug. 13: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the base track where a patient was suffering from heat exhaustion, treated on-scene and trans- ported to Abrazo West.
Aug. 14: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the Exchange barber shop. The patient suffered heat exhaustion and dehydration, was treated on-scene and refused transport.
Aug. 15: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the Bldg. 1150 where a patient was disoriented and dehy- drated, treated on-scene and transported to Abrazo West.
Aug. 17: SFS responded to a military working dog request from El Mirage police to sweep for a bomb at a local Walmart. There were no findings.
Aug. 22: SFS responded to a report of a medical emergency at the base track. The patient was suffering from heat exhaus- tion, was treated on-scene and refused transport.
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