So, he will be visiting most of you in the near future. Special Recognition - A first time Air Force Medical Service honor has been bestowed upon an officer in the BSC by his early pinning to Colonel. Frocking is rarely done in the Air Force, and, as far as we know, never before for a medical service officer advancing to colonel. Colonel Sem was formerly the Commander, Air Force Element for DoD Medical Support at Andrews AFB, and was the Associate Chief of the BSC for Optometry. Congratulations Colonel Sem.
Many details are yet to be worked out.
More information will be forthcoming if we move forward with this course. As you may know, optometry is not in the current Health Services Inspection checklist. Lt Col Jim Chapman, Scott AFB, has put quite a bit of effort into designing a section for optometry. Atch 6 is Lt Col Chapman's recommended draft as a starting point. The following schools are seeking Externship Affiliations with the Air Force.