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Capt. Ben Schmitt, a Physical Therapist with the 42nd Air Base Wing's Operational Support Team poses at Maxwell Air Force. Schmitt was embedded with the 42nd Security Forces Squadron when an Airman suffered a shoulder dislocation during training on his first day in July. Schmitt promptly addressed the injury, averting additional joint damage.

Nov. 13, 2023

Maxwell Air Force Base's Operational Support Team intervenes in training injury

MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. — Capt. Ben Schmitt, a physical therapist with the 42nd Air Base Wing's Operational Support Team, was embedded with the 42nd Security Forces Squadron when an Airman suffered a shoulder dislocation during training on his first day in July. Schmitt promptly addressed the injury, averting additional joint damage. His quick response allowed the Airman to continue with their planned permanent change of station two days later without complications

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