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Airman 1st Class Samantha Sim, 59th Surgical Operations Squadron ophthalmic technician, administers numbing drops to a patient at the Ophthalmology Clinic in Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Jan. 19, 2023. The 59th SGC tests and treats to prevent vision loss, promote a better quality of life and support a worldwide qualified force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Melody Bordeaux)

Feb. 6, 2023

Warrior Medic Highlight - A1C Samantha Sim

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Airman 1st Class Samantha Sim, 59th Surgical Operations Squadron ophthalmic technician, was nominated to be the first Top Eye of October 2022 at the Ophthalmology clinic in Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, Nov. 4, 2022. The Ophthalmology clinic started having Airman's Time on the first Friday of every month where they recognize one outstanding individual nominated as the Top Eye.

Betadine kills germs and assists in preventing infection in the eyes prior to an intra-ocular procedure.

June 29, 2021

59th MDW: Intra-ocular injections help prevent blindness

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas — Pamela Singleton, 59th Surgical Operations Squadron Retina Clinic manager, grabs a betadine syringe for a patient at Wilford Hall Ambulatory Surgical Center, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas, June 14, 2021. Betadine kills germs and assists in preventing infection in the eyes prior to an intra-ocular procedure. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman

TRICARE Open Season. Happening soon! Nov. 11 - Dec. 9, 2019. (TRICARE graphic)

Oct. 21, 2019

2019 TRICARE Open Season, Federal Benefits Open Season starts next month

FALLS CHURCH, Va. — Did you know that the TRICARE Open Season and Federal Benefits Open Season happen only once a year? Unless you experience a Qualifying Life Event, open season is your only chance to enroll in or make a change to your enrollment for the participating programs. TRICARE Open Season applies to anyone enrolled in or eligible for a TRICARE Prime or TRICARE Select health plan. Federal Benefits Open Season is for enrollment in a Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program dental and vision plan. Both the TRICARE and FEDVIP open seasons will run from Nov. 11 to Dec. 9.

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