Announcements
Promotions
Capt Thia Sabin
Capt Evanne Hoolsema
Congratulations to new parents
Capt Rob Pluta is a new dad to Robert Neal born April, 1996.
Major Angela Williamson and husband Paul are happy to announce the arrival of their daughter, Heather, in December of 1995. Heather is a green eyed blond, weighs 85 pounds and stands 59 inches tall. Rather than the customary 9 month wait, we had 9 weeks to prepare from the time we found out we were “expecting”. Mother, daughter and Dad are doing fine and getting to know one another. Heather is 12 years old, pretty, giggly, opinionated, and eager to have a family of her own after a 6 year journey through State sponsored foster care. Parenting tips for pre-teen girls are welcomed!
Maj Terry Engle gave birth to another bouncing baby boy, John, in early October 1996.
Capt. Linda Morris gave birth to Megan Ashleigh Morris who arrived in Dec 1996. She weighed in at a hefty 8 lbs, 11 oz and was 20 1/2 inches long!
On the move
Too many to mention here lest we forget anyone! A current (hopefully) list of e-mail and DSN phone numbers is available should anyone desire. LtCol Allen thanks everyone for their constant flexibility and patience during these many moves. He’s also confident that each of you will make these the best assignments of your career.
New Accessions
Please help us welcome Capt Evanne Hoolsema, SLP, to RAF Lakenheath. Capt. Hoolsema attended Michigan State and Western Michigan. She has experience in diverse settings including the Chicago Public Schools.
Welcome also to Capt. Brien Weston, audiologist, stationed at Lackland AFB. Capt. Weston is from Indiana, attended the Univ. of Southern Alabama and has worked for the Easter Seals in addition to doing much hearing aid dispensing.
Other News
Capt Will Lopez and Capt Rob Shull were granted CRS.
Maj Carolyn Bennett was named Air Force Outstanding Audiologist of the Year. 1997s award will also consider Speech/Language Pathologists (Active Duty and Civil Service) for this honor. Maj Bennett has further been recognized by her selection to the Education With Industry Fellowship at the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) starting August 1996.
Major Theresa Schulz was given the Elizabeth Guild Award by the Military Audiology Association for her contributions to the Department of Defense in the area of hearing conservation. This tri-service award sets a standard for DOD and civilian audiologists working in hearing conservation.
Gen Roadman is now our SG. Upon annoucement at the SGs office, he said he wanted to thank all those who had helped to make this possible. First two to be thanked, Lt Col Beth Cargo and Col Ben Sierra.
Farewells
Capt Stacey Marks and Maj Terry Engle, who left the Air Force to assume roles as a civilian audiologists and mothers. Both these individuals have contributed much toward the AF mission and will be greatly missed!
Congratulations and thanks to LtCol Schleifer, LtCol Pulcifer, LtCol Elmore, and Maj Clement upon their retirements and for their career efforts towards Air Force audiology and speech/language pathology!
Thanks also go out to Sharri Benjamin who has done much for Air Force audiology while at MacDill AFB, FL. She is now the Director of Audio-Vestibular Services at:
The Tampa Bay Hearing and Balance Center
Harbourside Medical Tower Ste.1610
4 Columbia Dr.
Tampa, FL 33606
813/253-4900