Squadron health initiative ensures fighter pilots are fit to fight tonight, tomorrow

Gayla Spencer, 8th Operations Group licensed massage therapist, gives a massage to Capt. Alex Travers, 35th Fighter Squadron assistant chief of weapons, at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, April 7, 2021. The 8th OG incorporated athletic trainers and a licensed massage therapist within the 35th and 80th Fighter Squadrons as part of a program known as ‘Optimizing the Human Weapon System,’ or OHWS. The program was created to reduce the frequency and severity of neck and back injuries, reduce duty time lost, improve quality of life, enhance readiness, and support fighter aircrew retention. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Suzie Plotnikov)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Suzanna Plotnikov
VIRIN: 210407-F-BZ793-1002.JPG
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NIKON D750

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24.0-70.0 mm f/2.8

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35/10

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10/2500

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1600

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