Promotions
Congratulations to Majors Janet Deltuva and Bob Shumate who were selected for promotion in the recent LtCol board!
Congratulations to Captains Ada Haber-Perez, John Hall, Rob Pluta, Cynthia Sabin and Brien Weston who were promoted to Major in the 2001 board!
1Lt Jeff Wisneski was selected for Captain during the November 2000 board. Congratulations, Jeff! H. Dean Hudson also recently pinned on Captain.
Outstanding Audiologist/Speech Pathologist of the Year 2000
Congratulations to Capt John Hall of the Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.
On the move…
- Col John Allen from Andrews AFB, MD to Crew Health and Safety, NASA HQ, DC
- Lt Col (s) Bob Shumate from Wilford Hall Medical Center to the Hearing Conservation Data Registry, Brooks AFB, TX.
- Major Ava Craig from Travis AFB, CA to Keesler AFB, MS.
- Capt Beth Harrison from Spangdahlem AB, GE to Travis AFB, CA
- Col Dave Wirth from Travis AFB, CA to Andrews AFB, MD as SQ/CC of the Diagnostics/Theraputics Squadron
- Capt Laura Reed from Aviano AB, IT, to Eglin AFB, FL
- Capt Alicia Burke from Wilford Hall to Aviano, AB, IT
- Maj Ane Shull from Wilford Hall to Spangdahlem AB, GE
- Maj Rob Shull from Brooks AFB, TX, to Ramstein AFB, GE
- Capt Bridget McMullen from Spangdahlem AB, GE to Elmendorf AFB, AK
Retirements and Separations
Congratulations to Majors Linda Ruckriegel and Ann Prohaska who retired during the Summer of 2001. Thanks, and we wish you all the best with your future endeavors!
Maj Prohaska writes: Thank you very much for the nice clock. Now I need to get a job, so I have an office to use it in. Thank you for your friendship, advice, information and support. Thank you to those who mentored me and helped with my career. Thank you for your words of kindness over the years. I wish you all much luck in your careers. Don’t hesitate to call or e-mail someone for help, advice or information, there’s a wealth of knowledge and experience in AF audiology out there. Take good care of your patients, but also go out to the workplaces and do some good hearing conservation work. “Ears” to all of you.–Ann Prohaska
New Accessions
Welcome to Capt DiAnna Calvin who’s a new speech/language pathologist at Wilford Hall Medical Center. DiAnna earned her Master’s degree from Auburn University, AL, in 1995. She’s had experience working in skilled nursing facilities and is excited to develop her skills in the Air Force. DiAnna still follows the War Eagles and also enjoys running, playing tennis, swimming and just having fun. Welcome, DiAnna!
Welcome to 2LT Jennifer Tay, a new staff audiologist at Wilford Hall Medical Center. Jennifer earned her bachelor’s degree from the University of Northern Colorado (Greeley, CO) in 1997 and her Master’s degree at Louisiana State University Medical Center in May 1999.
She was commissioned a 2Lt in May 1999 (via ROTC) and began an administrative delay so that she could do her CFY and obtain certification and licensure in audiology. In May 2000, she entered active duty at Columbus AFB, MS and began Introductory Flying Training (IFT) at a local airport where she received her private pilot’s license for single engine planes. In Sept, she officially began pilot training and advanced from the academic portion of the program to the flight line portion where she flew T-37 aircraft. In December 1999, she chose to disenroll from the program.
In March 2001, she was accepted as a BSC and Air Force Audiologist. Jennifer has audiology experience in ENT and VA settings. Her hobbies include flying, reading, crafts, traveling. Welcome, Jennifer!
Welcome to Capt Louis Duncan who is a new Speech Pathologist at Wilford Hall Medical Center, San Antonio, TX. Louis earned his Bachelor’s of Science in Communication Disorders at Eastern Kentucky University and Master’s of Arts in Speech-Language Pathology at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. He was prior Army National Guard for 7 years and served in the Field Artillery, Armored Calvary, and Infantry. Prior to entering the AF he was a Director of Rehabilitation Services for rehab company in CA. He has also served on many CVA and Brain Injury teams as the primary Speech Pathologist. Louis is married and has two children. Welcome!
Welcome to 1Lt Brian Hobbs who recently finished his CFY at Wilford Hall. Brian earned his Master’s degree from LSU Medical Center in New Orleans, LA in 1999 and attended Bowling Green State University in Ohio and Joliet Jr College in Illinois for undergraduate studies. Brian enjoys all things sports. Welcome!
Welcome to 1Lt Dean Hudson who came onboard as a new audiologist at Wilford Hall during the year 2000. Dean earned his AuD from Central Michigan University in 1998 and has also worked in a large ENT clinic in Ft. Wayne, Indiana. Dean also spent six years as a military policeman in the US Army. Welcome, Dean!
Welcome to 1Lt Jeff Wisneski who is also a new staff audiologist at Wilford Hall. Jeff earned his Master’s degree in Audiology from the University of Akron, Akron, OH. After doing his CFY with a private practitioner he decided he’d like to wear Air Force Blue and joined up during the year 2000. Jeff is still a big sports fan of the Cleveland teams. Welcome!
Welcome to 1Lt Jennifer Davis who’s doing her CFY at Wilford Hall. Jennifer earned her degrees at Southwest Missouri State University. She has a daughter named Katie and recently married Scott who’s on active duty at Randolph AFB, TX. Welcome, Jennifer!
Other News
Congratulations to Maj (s) Thia Sabin Eades who recently married during the Fall of 2001.
Congratulations to Maj Tresie Waldo and husband Rick on the birth of Elise Renee in Jul 2001!
Congratulations to Capt Laura Butler (neé Reed) who married Steve on 4-Jul-2001 in Italy.
Congratulations to Maj Joe Narrigan and wife Detra on the birth of Catherine Faith which occurred in May 2001. She arrived weighing 7 lbs 6 oz and was 19 inches tall.