Air Force Audiology Association

AFAA Newsletter

Volume 16, Number 1e; 2004-2005

Announcements

Congratulations to Capt Dianna Calvin (CCC-SLP), Capt Nicole Ciani, Capt Jeffrey Graley, Capt David Eisenach, Capt Brandon Tortillott of Lackland AFB, TX, on the award of CRS during 2004.

National Public Service Awards (NPSA) honor individuals who make outstanding contributions and whose accomplishments can be viewed as models of public service within and outside the work environment. The National Public Service Awards Program recognizes individuals who exhibit the highest standards of excellence, dedication, and accomplishment over a sustained period of time and who are creative and highly skilled career managers at all levels of the public service. LtCol Theresa Schulz was nominated by the 311th Human Systems Wing, Brooks City–Base, Texas. Her nomination package was forwarded to Air Force Materiel Command where she competed with nominees from almost 20 other AF organizations. Winning at that level, Theresa'’s package competed with 8 other Major Command nominees and won at the Air Force level. More information on the National winners and the award is available at the ASPA website. Congratulations, LtCol Schulz!

Promotions

O-5 Congratulations to Maj Micra King (IMA) on her promotion to LtCol


O-4 Congratulations to Capts Virginia Hays of Tinker AFB, OK, and Laura Butler of Spangdahlem AB, GE, who were selected for promotion to Major!


O-3Congratulations to Capt Kwame Curtis and Capt Shannon Hunt (neé Dettle) on their promotion to Captain. Congratulations to Lt Melissa Salzer and Lt Jennifer Jones on their selection to Captain.

Outstanding Audiologist/Speech Pathologist of the Year 2004

Congratulations to our Audiologist/Speech Pathologist of the Year; Capt Kwame Curtis of Offutt AFB, NE.

Outstanding Audiologist/Speech Pathologist of the Year 2003

Congratulations to our Audiologist/Speech Pathologist of the Year; Maj Bridget McMullen who is transferring to WHMC, San Antonio, TX.

Retirements and Separations

Congratulations to Col Ben Sierra, AuD, upon his retirement in 2005! Thanks for all your help!

LtCol Theresa Schulz Congratulations to LtCol Dean Barnum and LtCol Theresa Schulz who retired Summer 2004. We'll miss you, both! LtCol Dean Barnum Congratulation to Maj Karen Agres who retires December 2004. Thanks, Karen!


New Accessions

Welcome to 1Lt Jennifer J. Jones from Bellevue, Nebraska. She writes: “I completed my undergraduate and graduate degree in audiology at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. Most of my family lives in Nebraska in the Omaha metro area. Some of my hobbies include reading, watching movies, running, and just hanging out with friends. I joined the Air Force because of the opportunity to receive a broad CFY experience, travel, and to be given many opportunities to learn new things. So far I have enjoyed working with the staff audiologists at Wilford Hall and look forward to meeting other Air Force audiologists in the upcoming months.”

Welcome to 1Lt Robert Noble; originally from Midland, TX. He writes: “I attended The University of Texas for my bachelor’s degree and the University of North Texas for my Master’s. I worked as a staff audiologist in a private practice from 2001–2003 and am now the Chief of Audiology at Scott AFB, IL. I’ve been married for over two years, have two dogs and enjoy live music, traveling, and reading in my spare time.

Welcome to 1Lt Melissa Salzer who is also working on her CFY at Wilford Hall, Lackland AFB, TX.

On the move…

Audiologists at Starkey Labs

L to R: Maj Bob Eppens, 1Lt Melissa Salzer, Capt Sara Autrey, 1Lt Jennifer Jones, 1Lt Shannon Dettle, 1Lt Jeff Graley at a education event, Sep 2003.

Other News

Congratulations to Capt Jeffrey Wisneski upon his completion of the AuD program from the University of Florida during 2005!

LtCol Janet Deltuva (CCC-SLP) was chosen as the only medic to attend the Industrial College of the Armed Forces (ICAF). She is now a Squadron Commander at Kunsan AB and will be returning next year (2004) for this extremely prestigious Professional Military Education (PME) opportunity.


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