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Deployed preventive health series: Strengthening mental health on a deployment

The four Airmen of the 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron mental health clinic from left to right, Staff Sgt. Nickolas Widtfeldt, mental health technician, Capt. Tyrone Simon, social worker, Capt. (Dr.) Ryan Dumke, psycholigist, Technical Sgt. Anthony Chavez, mental health technician, assemble for a team photo Aug. 26, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Deployed preventive health series: Strengthening mental health on a deployment

The barrier in front of the 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron mental health clinic depicts a bird from Greek mythology called the phoenix. The mythical winged creature would disentegrate into flames then come back to life from the ashes. One of the goals of the clinic is the regeneration of patients to get them back into the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Carlos J. Trevino/Released)
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Deployed preventative health series: Look sharp with eye care

Staff Sgt. Andrew P. Heath, ophthalmic technician at the 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron, replaces a lens from a pair of government-issued glasses for a patient Aug. 2, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The optometry clinic is stocked with both a lensometer, which determines the prescription of a pair of glasses, and a lens warmer, which warms a pair of frames to allow the technician to repair the frame here rather than sending it off-site. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Deployed preventative health series: Look sharp with eye care

Staff Sgt. Andrew P. Heath, ophthalmic technician at the 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron, replaces and tightens a screw on a pair of government-issued glasses for a patient Aug. 2, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. According to Heath, the clinic also provides other optometry services, such as updating a patient’s vision prescription and testing for glaucoma. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Deployed preventative health series: Look sharp with eye care

Lt. Col. Timothy Landis, an optometrist at the 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron, conducts an eye exam on Staff Sgt. Leonae Franklin, a dental technician at 379th EMDOS, Aug. 2, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. An eye exam at the optometry clinic can identify vision problems; the clinic can then develop and implement an eye care plan to correct any issues. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Deployed preventative health series: Dental clinic helps AUAB bite back

Dental tools readied by Staff Sgt. Shane Hinton, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron dental technician, on standby to be used in a procedure on Senior Airman Jordan Thompson, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels and cryogenics operator, July 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Deployed dental technicians like Hinton deliver essential dental care to keep all deployed service members and coalition partners mission-ready. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Sgt. Shane Hinton, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group dental technician, uses a dental probe to mix ingredieants for a a root canal on Senior Airman Jordan Thompson, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, July 30, 2016, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Hinton was assisting Maj. (Dr.) Benjamin Gantt, a dentist with the 379th Expeditionary Medical Group Dental Clinic, in treating Thompson. The clinic is an important component of the mission here, having to go to the dentist leads to other Airmen having to cover for someone seeking treatment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Release)
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Deployed preventative health series: Dental clinic helps AUAB bite back

Staff Sgt. Shane Hinton, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron dental technician, uses a curing light to solidify liquid dental materials inside a root canal on Senior Airman Jordan Thompson, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels and cryogenics operator, July 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Dental technicians like Hinton perform dental cleanings, prepare dental instruments, and assist dentists with procedures like extractions and root canals. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Deployed preventative health series: Dental clinic helps AUAB bite back

Sgt. Shane Hinton, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group dental technician, mixes sealant for Maj. (Dr.) Benjamin Gantt to place inside a root canal on Senior Airman Jordan Thompson, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, July 30, 2016, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The abundance of sugary energy drinks consumed here is a cause of tooth decay and dental visits according to Maj. Gantt. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Release)
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Deployed preventative health series: Dental clinic helps AUAB bite back

Dr. (Maj.) Benjamin Gantt, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron dentist, adjusts a handheld mirror during a root canal procedure on Senior Airman Jordan Thompson, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron fuels and cryogenics operator, July 30, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The dental clinic treats all service members and coalition partners stationed here and at Camp As Sayliyah, to include permanent party members and their families assigned here through the Command Sponsorship Program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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Deployed preventative health series: Dental clinic helps AUAB bite back

Sgt. Shane Hinton (left), 379th Expeditionary Medical Group dental technician, lines up his x-ray to make an image of a tooth belonging to Senior Airman Jordan Thompson, 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron, July 30, 2016, Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Hinton was taking the x-ray for Maj. (Dr.) Benjamin Gantt to check on the status of a root canal they were finishing on Thompson. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Release)
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PT clinic gets to the point

Maj. Erin R. Sturgell, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, uses dry needling on U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Childress, 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron intelligence analyst, July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Sturgell inserts the needles at trigger points into sections of muscular fiber to restore muscular contraction and relieve pain. She also used kinesiology tape to facilitate muscular contraction and muscular stability on Childress’ back as part of his therapy. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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PT clinic gets to the point

U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Hawthorne, Combined Air Operations Center air defense communications and tactics specialist, uses a foam roller July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Hawthorne uses the foam roller to maintain flexibility and increase the blood flow to muscle groups in his legs during his treatment program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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PT clinic gets to the point

Maj. Erin R. Sturgell, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, and Master Sgt. Stephanie A. Martinez, 379th EMDOS physical therapy assistant, works with U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Hawthorne, Combined Air Operations Center air defense communications and tactics specialist, on muscular strengthening exercises to strengthen the muscles above and below his knee July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The clinic will begin offering classes for core stabilization, hip strengthening and mobility and flexibility once a month at the Blatchford-Preston Complex gym starting August 17. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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PT clinic gets to the point

Maj. Erin R. Sturgell, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, treats the knee of U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Hawthorne, Combined Air Operations Center air defense communications and tactics specialist, July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Sturgell used kinesiology taping to help stabilize Hawthorne’s knee as part of his treatment program. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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PT clinic gets to the point

Maj. Erin R. Sturgell, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, uses dry needling on the quadriceps of U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Hawthorne, Combined Air Operations Center air defense communications and tactics specialist, July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Dry needling treats muscular dysfunction and is a healing technique used to relieve pain and helps muscle fibers to reset and restore their function. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Release)
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PT clinic gets to the point

Maj. Erin R. Sturgell, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, inserts a dry needle into the quadriceps of U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Hawthorne, Combined Air Operations Center air defense communications and tactics specialist, July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Dry needling treats muscular dysfunction and is a healing technique used to relieve pain and helps muscle fibers to reset and restore their function. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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PT clinic gets to the point

U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Hawthorne, Combined Air Operations Center air defense communications and tactics specialist, trains on a Bosu ball to develop muscular stability as Master Sgt. Stephanie A. Martinez, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy assistant, monitors him. Hawthorne used a Bosu ball to add a stability element to an exercise ensuring his core muscles work harder. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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PT clinic gets to the point

Master Sgt. Stephanie A. Martinez, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapy assistant, works with U.S. Army Sgt. Karl Hawthorne, Combined Air Operations Center air defense communications and tactics specialist, on muscular strengthening exercises using stretch bands July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The physical therapy clinic here sees approximately 300 patients a month, and while service members don't require a referral from their Primary Care provider before a visit, the condition should impact ones job performance before making an appointment. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Andrew Childress, 8th Expeditionary Air Mobility Squadron intelligence analyst, lies on his back and works on improving his flexibility as he listens to guidance from Maj. Erin R. Sturgell, 379th Expeditionary Medical Operations Squadron physical therapist, at the Physical Therapy Clinic July 28, 2016, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. The clinic’s mission is to provide injury prevention education, treat musculoskeletal injuries and get service members, like Childress, back to the fight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Technical Sgt. Carlos J. Treviño/Released)
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