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Physical Medicine Specialist Awards
Airman First Class Leah S. Little distinguished herself by meritorious service while serving as Physical Medicine Technician, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, 22nd Medical Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During this period, Airman Little delivered outstanding patient care to 245 individuals, mastering over 350 exercises and 62 modalities. In addition, she achieved 49 functional outcome goals and garnered a remarkable ninety nine percent patient satisfaction rate, the highest in the medical group, as reflected by positive feedback cards from patients, significantly enhancing overall quality of care. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Little reflect great credit upon herself, the 22d Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Staff Sergeant Rebecca Martin distinguished herself by meritorious service while serving as Physical Medicine Technician, 48th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, 48th Medical Group, 48th Fighter Wing, Royal Air Force Lakenheath, United Kingdom. During this period, her efforts were pivotal in supporting operations for the F-35 buildup, air refueling, and Personnel Reliability Assurance Program (PRAP) missions comprised of more than 14,000 beneficiaries. Additionally, Sergeant Martin's expertise and dedication resulted in the return of 23 pilots from "Do Not Fly" status, contributing an additional 2,600 flying hours to the surety mission. Moreover, during the onboarding of new patients, Sergeant Martin validated patient planning and template management for six technicians, effectively mitigating treatment delays for 680 Airmen in the clinic's Personnel Reliability Program. Finally, she developed the Fighter Wing's first ever deployment fitness test, ensuring operators were cleared for deployments. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Martin reflect great credit upon herself, the Human Performance team and the United States Air Force.
Airman First Class Julie B. Ocampo distinguished herself by meritorious service while serving as Physical Medicine Technician, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, 22nd Medical Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During this period, Airman Ocampo demonstrated exceptional skill in cervical and pelvic traction, iontophoresis, interferential current, and general conditioning exercises, treating 40 patients weekly and enhancing base readiness. In addition, she led a training session on infection control for eight personnel and created a 25-item checklist that increased awareness, improved technician confidence, and ensured one hundred percent compliance with hygiene requirements. Further, as lead technician, she managed the care of 378 patients, scheduled 160 appointments, and earned recognition as Airman of the Quarter. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Ocampo reflect credit upon herself, the 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Airman First Class Cheryl Tjarks distinguished herself by meritorious service while serving as Physical Medicine Technician, 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron, 22nd Medical Group, McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. During this period, as the lead Physical Medicine Technician, Airman Tjarks saw a total of 345 patients and tackled the complex scheduling needs of 234 patients, enabling the base's overall readiness. In addition, in order to reduce the average ten percent no show rate for Physical Therapy, she implemented the sending of reminder emails two days prior to patient appointments, reducing the no show rate by six percent, and improving access to care. Moreover, as the primary Infection Control Monitor, she established a daily, weekly, and monthly tracker that documents all 25 requirements and provides metrics for continuois improvement. The distinctive accomplishments of Airman Tjarks reflect credit upon herself, the 22nd Operational Medical Readiness Squadron and the United States Air Force.
Staff Sergeant Ronald Sullivan distinguished himself by meritorious service while serving as Physical Medicine Technician, 959th Medical Operations Squadron, 959th Medical Operations Group, 59th Medical Wing, Fort Sam Houston, Joint Base San Antonio, Texas. During this period, Staff Sergeant Sullivan treated six thousand six hundred patients, generating over three thousand Relative Value Units and capturing more than two million dollars in revenue. In addition, as the 59th Orthopedic and Rehabilitaion Squadron flight technician, he assisted with the rehabilitaion and accountability program for two thousand five hundred students to ensure a positive return to training rate. Furthermore, Sergeant Sullivan volunteered to served with Army couterparts, treating 13 wounded warriors, administering over one thousand treatments, and earning recognition by the San Antonio Military Medical Center Commander. The distinctive accomplishments of Staff Sergeant Sullivan reflect credit upon himself, the 959th Medical Operations Squadron and the United States Air Force.