MOS 72C, Audiologist
CPT Zimmerman's tireless work ethic, knowledge, and coordination of compo 1, 2, and 3 services were vital to the success of this MOBEX mission. She coordinated with the Iowa National Guard to insure that their audiology medical readiness was green for the majority of the soldiers cycling through the SRP site. Without her efforts, this mission could not have succeeded. CPT Zimmerman served as a subject matter expert assisting with the planning and execution of the CAOHC/DHA audiology tech course for this MOBEX mission. With her assistance, seven enlisted soldiers were trained and certified as DHA audiology technicians with a 100% pass rate on the written and practical exams. She was instrumental in obtaining the equipment necessary from Aberdeen Proving Ground to conduct the practicum portion of the CAOHC/DHA course at Fort Polk, LA. CPT Zimmerman worked tirelessly behind the scenes for months leading up to this mission to insure that she and her staff were available to assist with the SRP site and audiology tech training during the MOBEX mission. Her keen attention to detail and knowledge as an audiology subject matter expert were vital to the success of the CAOHC/DHA course and this mission.
MOS 72C, Audiologist 7228 MSU
MAJ Pratt relentlessly worked to coordinate the efforts of compo 1, 2, and 3 services that were vital to the success of this MOBEX mission. He collectively worked with the Iowa National Guard, the MOBEX team and Ft. Polk staff to insure that their audiology medical readiness was green for the majority of the soldiers cycling through the SRP site. Without his convincing efforts, this mission would not have been a success. MAJ Pratt tirelessly planned and successfully executed the CAOHC/DHA Audiology Technician course for the Ft. Polk MOBEX Mission. With his leadership and subject matter expertise, seven enlisted soldiers were trained and certified as DHA audiology technicians with a 100% pass rate on both the written and practical exams. He was instrumental in coordinating and obtaining the necessary equipment from Aberdeen Proving Ground to complete the practicum portion of the CAOHC/DHA course at Ft. Polk, LA. MAJ Pratt worked tirelessly behind the scenes for months leading up to the start of the mission to insure that he and mission staff were available to assist with the SRP site and audiology tech training during the MOBEX. His diligent attention to detail and knowledge as an audiology subject matter expert were vital to the success of the CAOHC/DHA course and the entire audiology mission.
MOS 72D, OIC Bioenvironmental Engineering
Lieutenant Colonel Biro is responsible for all Bioenvironmental Engineering activities across the Wing. He led the transition of the unit to meet the new Air Force standards at the highest level, consistently ranking in the top one percent across the Air National Guard. Lieutenant Colonel Biro has implemented protocols and fail-safes to ensure unit compliance across multiple programs throughout the Wing, ensuring the safety of more than 1,000 unit members. His leadership and management skills were highlighted during the COVID-19 Pandemic by maintaining more than 95 percent compliance on Wing Fit Testing and 100 percent on Unit shop visits. Additionally, he led his Section through a MAJCOM inspection, with no significant findings reported, and the shop ranking at the top of ANG standards. He planned and executed radiation scatter surveys for both medical and NDI x-rays to outline a minimum safe distance from the source, ensuring personnel are protected. He also ensured that his flight maintains 100 percent training readiness. His training and readiness standards have become the goal for all flights within the medical group. As a leader and mentor, Lieutenant Colonel Biro has developed his troops and they have gone on to commission and promote to significant roles within the Wing.
