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Lt. Col. (Dr.) Denise Lemon, 436th Health Care Operations Squadron human performance flight commander and Operational Support Team member, assists an Airman on the glute-ham developer at the base gym on Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, July 22, 2021. Lemon and other OST members are located in the Health Promotions Flight, formerly known as the Health and Wellness Center, at the gym, to provide additional assistance to Airmen from squadron’s that have OSTs embedded. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Nicole Leidholm)

July 23, 2021

OST increases readiness, resilience

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — In August 2020, Dover Air Force Base developed the Operational Support Team, a five-person medical team that embeds into units for three to four months focusing on preventative care. The team is made up of a physical therapist, physical therapy technician, a social worker, a psychologist and a strength coach, providing on-site care, training and preventative fitness and mental health techniques tailored to each squadron’s needs.

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