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NON-PROFIT Society of U. S. Naval Flight Surgeons ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT NO. 459 PENSACOLA, FL Naval Aerospace Medical Institute, Code 32 Naval Air Station, Pensacola. FL 32508-5600 Address Correction Requested Return Postage Guaranteed VOL. XIII, NO. 3 NEWSLETTER JULY 1989 He and the runners-up are mentioned as you turn the PRESIDENT'S COLUMN pages. The competition was especially keen this year. OUR PURPOSE AirLant had twenty nominees. Sort of gives you an idea of the quality we are seeing in Flight Surgeons these So much to pass along, too little time, so little space. days! First, I would like to thank all the voting members for providing me the opportunity to serve as your Society May I now get on with the business at hand by stating, President. Your help is solicited, however. If the Society perhaps refreshng your memory, ...on ARTICLE II is to perform its function, we need your input. What is (PURPOSE) of the constitution of our Society: "To wrong, or even better, what is good, but "here is a better advance the science art and practice of Aerospace Med- way of doing it ..."! Outgoing President Vasquez called icine and its applicaltion to Naval Aviation and the mis- it "communicate" in the January 1989 newsletter. sion of the United States Navy; to foster professional development of its members and enhance the practice I must give a parting shot using standard aviation of Aerospace Medicin within the Navy; to strengthen terminology (BZs') to our outgoing president whom I professional and fralternal ties, optimize solidarity and just mentioned, and SUSNFS officers and other untiring professional standing of Naval Flight Surgeons and and dedicated society members who served especially other aerospace medicine professionals." Ponder the well this past year: Sec-Tres. John Nickle, Editor Conrad reason we have banded together for awhile. Future Dalton; ASMA executive council rep. Gary Holtzman; columns will be dedicated to our purpose. Gary Reams, as our nominating committee chairperson; and E.J. Sacks, Luehrs Award committee cp; Bill Houk, In the meantime I ask that you please dedicate a little arrangements. And a special note of exaltation to all the extra time to the practice of our specialty during the contributors who gave us the "real nonvegetarian stuff" summer hiatus of medical officers. Our Navy needs that that we can use in our daily practice of aerospace medicine. now more than ever before. Please take the time to read further inside the short list Thanks for your longsuffering. From one who cares of New Officers elected at the ASMA meeting in May, for/about the "caretakers". Washington Hilton. It was a great conference. RADM CAPT GEORGE E. HILL Lestage completed his tenure as president in grand style ComNavAirLant Code 018 and made us all Navy Proud! I strongly recommend that Norfolk, VA 23511-5188 you plan for NOLA (New Orleans Marriot) ...May 13-17, 1990 (check calendar now). It was pointed out very suc- cinctly at our business luncheon that HSETC has the cash to spread around for CME. Make application for something - hopefully SUSNFS related. SECRETARY-TREASURER NOTES I urge a respectful moment of silence and lament for SUSNFS held its annual meeting concurrently with the loss of Captain David Letourneau who departed the AsMA Annual Scientific Meeting in May. Election unexpectedly very recently. (Eulogy enclosed). results are: Cart Conrad I. Dalton, Vice-president My most laudatory congratulations to the Luehrs (President-elect); Capt Don Angelo (Ret), Emeritus Award winner. LCDR Daniel J. Carucci, MC, USN. Member; CDR Mike Valdez, Secetary-Treasurer; CDR PAGE 2 JULY 1989 Steve Hart, Senior Member-at-large; and LCDR Dave Shively, Junior Member-at-large. A positive cash flow SPATIAL DISORIENTATION -- was reported, due primarily to a contribution from Dr. THE ELUSIVE HUMAN FACTOR Roy L. Dehart, originating from his book proceeds. The membership/subscriber roster indicates a rather Disorientation is an illusion or false perception of large number of individuals (52.4%) presently in arrears one's position, attitude, or movement with respect to with their dues, some dating back several years. Many earth. Spatial disorientation refers to those illusions associated with flight. It is estimated to account for 2- who submitted dues money this year apparently are not 10% of civil and military aviation mishaps and from 10- aware of being in arrears by one or more years. Your 30% of fatal mishaps. Several recent referrals to NAMI payment has been credited and your status up-dated; have emphasized the importance of the human factor in however., many still remain In arrears. Please note the spatial disorientation. These cases illustrate the com- first line of your address label. The numbers reflect the plexity of the information processing systems involved year in which your dues expire. The date of expiration is in normal orientation, and the need for sophisticated always 30 April which coincides with the end of our testing to detect potentially susceptible individuals and fiscal year. Therefore, those showing 89 or earlier owe institute timely intervention. NAMI, in conjunction with dues now. The current dues are $10.00 for both mem- NAMRL, is developing a vestibular/spatial disorienta- bership or subscriber. A lifetime membership remains at tion test battery that can be tailored to specific in flight $200.00. disorientation problems. This test battery has been used According to Society's bylaws, members/subscribers to evaluate a number of patients referred for motion who fall one (1) year in arrears will be notified of their sickness,vertigo, dysequilibrium, and disorientation. deliquency and thereafter shall be allowed sixty (60) The first case is an SNA in the jet pipeline referred for days to make payment. Failure to do so within the sixty difficulty with disequilibrium in actual instrument meteor- day grace period will result in suspension from the ologic conditions (IMC). His specific problem resulted Society. Since postage cost would be excessive if indi- from an inablity to focus on his instruments during the vidual delinquency notices were mailed, notification will approach when penetrating in areas of turbulence. be through the newsletter label. Please look at the year Extensive testing at NAMI revealed that he had no on the address label and kindly respond by submitting Vestibular-Ocular Reflex (VOR). The VOR allows visual your dues. Also, notify me of any change in your address acuity to be maintained while turning the head back and since the Society is obligated to pay return postage on forth through the various planes (horizontal, vertical, any newsletter that is undeliverable. and torsional). A simple test for the VOR is to have the patient read small print aloud while the head is being There are several items for sale through the Society, moved back and forth, up and down, or tilting side to available at the following prices. side. This patient was totally unable to read while doing Gold (14K) FS Wings (standard size) $260.00 this maneuver. During IMC in turbulence he was required to maintain vision with changing vestibular Gold Mess Dress FS Wings Plain $105.00 inputs, which would require an intact VOR. Amazingly, w/diamond $165.00 he had been able to use other compensatory means to Gold Lapel (or tie tack) FS Wings Plain $40.00 overcome this except in moderate to severe turbulence. w/diamond $70.00 This problem usually involves a dysfunction at the Cen- tral Nervous System level, yet his workup has not Society decals (Gold wings with SUSNFS) $1.25 revealed any obvious pathology. In students, such prob- Newsletter reprints, first ten volumes $20.00 lems would be NPQ/NW. w/binder $30.00 The next case is more complex. The patient is a tacti- Calling cards with FS Wings, 500/order $67.95 cal jet aviator with over 2000 hours, as well as test pilot school, who was referred for disequilibrium during IMC (Please allow several weeks for delivery and orders while transitioning to the landing configuration. He must be paid for in advance.) would consistently feel persistent pitch sensations during deceleration during landing. A complete refresher I look forward to serving as your secretary-treasurer instrument course did not result in improvement, during the coming year. although this problem was not evident in aircraft where CDR MIKE VALDEZ less pitch changes were required during landing or in MC USN VMC. Static vestibular testing was within normal limits. NAMI (Code 32R) Dynamic vestibular testing was performed to specifi- cally reproduce the acceleration-deceleration maneuver in the Coriolis Acceleration Platform at NAMRL, and the patient consistently showed mispercieved sensations, such as severe pitch down with deceleration, and that JULY 1989 PAGE 3 the sensation lasted longer than normal. His case has been referred for a Special Board of Flight Surgeons. GIANT PAPILLARY CONJUNCTIVITIS We received both subconscious and conscious infor- ASSOCIATED WITH HYDROGEL mation to constantly update our orientation in space. CONTACT LENS USE This information comes from the visual, vestibular, and somatosensory (proprioceptive) sensory systems. Addi- Possible complications involved with extended wear tional contributions to orientation may come from audi- contact Lenses include: corneal edema, neovasculariza- tory cues, and from efference copy, that is anticipatory tion, superficial punctate keratitis, giant papillary con- motor commands that tell the system of impending junctivitis, corneal infiltrates, red eye, corneal endothe- manuevers. Generally we rely on visual input if it is lial changes, and lens deposits. This article will review available and is commonly tested by Pursuit Eye track- Giant Papillary Conjunctivitis (GPC), since extended ing and Visual-Ocular Reflex (optokinetic nystagmus). wear contact lenses are increasingly more prevalent in In the absence of adequate visual input, we receive the Class II aviation community. strong input from the vestibular system. Reflexes of the GPC is one of the long-term limiting factors asso- vestibular system are responsible for stabilization of the ciated with contact lens wear, more specifically extended retinal image (Vestibular-Ocular reflex and Vestibular- wear soft lenses. It is primarily an immune response Cervical Reflex) and stabilization of posture and equili- associated with deposits from the tears on the anterior brium (Vestibular-Spinal Reflex). Although most people surface of the lens. This results in a hyperemic, cobble- exhibit Visual Dominance and Vestibular Suppression, stone appearance of the palpebral conjunctiva noted on some, such as the last case, exhibit Vestibular Enhance- upper lid eversion. This can be accomplished by flipping ment, and this may be difficult to identify clinically. the upper lid over a cotton tip applicator. A common triggering mechanism is a faulty lens edge or a soiled Patients referred to NAMI for vestibular dysfunction lens coated with deposits in a genetically susceptible are evaluated clinically and with a number of static and individual. Other factors that playa part in wearing dynamic tests. The goal is to establish a diagnosis, extended wear lenses are: atopic history in a patient, direct treatment, and recommend aeromedical disposi- tear break-up time ("wetness" of the eye), blinking fre- tion. Vestibular symptoms may be due to enhanced phy- quency, lens polymer materials, and contact lens clean- siologic causes (motion sickness) or pathologic causes ing habits. Inadequate cleaning is perhaps the primary (benign positional vertigo, vestibular neuronitis, Men- cause of problems when using extended wear lenses. iere's disease). In addition to special clinical vestibular Different types of deposits coat lenses (lipid, protein, tests the following tests are available at NAMI/NAMRL: calcium). Surface coating, which has been shown to be Auditory Evoked Potentials mainly from tear proteins, will occur seconds after Electronystagmography/Eye movement recording inserting a contact lens on the eye. This is believed to be Platform Posturography a way of making the lens biocompatible with the eye Vestibular-Ocular Reflex/Pendular Eye Tracking tissue. The problem arises when the protein is dena- (VORPET) tured and inactivated on the surface and results in an Visual Vestibular Interaction Test (VVIT) allergic reaction. Coriolis Acceleration Platform (CAP)* Detection of incipient GPC is vital in its management Human Disorientation Device (HDD)* since early detection can frequently allow management Multistation Disorientation Demonstrator (MSDD) without abstinence from lens wear. Common complaints are: decreased lens comfort at the end of the day, *requires 1-2 months advance notice due to research decreased vision, excessive lens movement, and in- obligations. creased mucus secretion. The tarsal conjunctiva may be In general, if specific structure causes requiring MRI, hyperemic with early signs of papillary response. His- CT, or CSF analysis are required, they should be done tamine is released which causes itching, erythema, and prior to NAMI evaluation. A full series of tests may edema. require 1-3 weeks to complete due to availability of At this point, vigorous cleaning (enzyme soaks) two to equipment, specialists, and additional tests (such as three consecutive times may restore the lenses. The Neuropsychometrics), and repeat confirmatory testing. patient should be instructed to remove the lenses more Every effort will be made to expedite operational con- frequently, and clean and enzyme the lenses regularly. siderations, such as mishaps, but may be limited by Most times we see the patients when they can no future availability. Hopefully, the NAMI Spatial Orienta- longer tolerate lens wear and are extremely uncomfor- tion Test battery will provide information in your Dis- table. They complain of itching, foreign body sensation orientation cases. and a scratchy feeling in the eye. Contact lens wear CDR JONATHAN B. CLARK should be discontinued for about seven to fourteen days MC USN NAMI and the lenses may need to be replaced. Extended wear Neurology, Code 24 should be reduced to a daily wear basis for at least thirty PAGE 4 JULY 1989 to sixty days and enzyme cleanings more frequent. common sense. Don't use a LBFS to return someone to Sometimes hard lenses could be considered if coating is flight status who shouldn't be flying. CODE 42 SPEAKS! a major problem. CAPT DICK WEAVER In summary, GPC is presumed to be a consequence of MC USN lens deposits and mechanical irritation to the eyelids. NAMI Physical Qualifications, Code 42 Adequate ocular wetting, properly fitted lenses, and proper lens cleanings are critical to successful use of extended wear lenses. Recent studies stress at least weekly removal (preferably more often) of contacts. GRAND OPENING Month long wear is no longer approved, and lenses should be replaced somewhere between six months and As of 1 May 1989, the Psychiatry Department (Code one year. 21) at NAMI, has established a division of clinical neu- LCDR CINDY DURMON ropsychology to assist in the evaluation and disposition MSC USNR of Naval Aviation personnel with known or suspected NAMI Ophthalmology Code 23 neurological illness or injury. Although similar Navy clinics exist at major teaching hospitals and are staffed with either uniformed (Portsmouth and San Diego) or LOCAL BOARD OF FLIGHT SURGEONS civilian (Bethesda) clinical neuropsychologists, the NAMI Clinic is unique in its selective focus on aviation Recently we have seen an increase in the number of personnel. Clinical neuropsychology is one of the most packages coming to us with input from Local Boards of rapidly growing subspecialties of psychology within the Flight Surgeons (LBFS). This is commendable, and public and private sectors. The Navy officially created a helps us make determinations, especially in difficult separate subspecialty code for clinical neuropsycho- and/or complex cases. The beauty of a Local Board is logy in March 1988, after establishing its first full-time that it allows you to act with "collective wisdom" (hope- clinic at Naval Hospital, Portsmouth in October 1985. fully). However, gathering three flight surgeons together The mission of the NAMI Clinical Neuropsychology Div- (vice one making the decisions) does not guarantee that ision is to objectively establish, through the use of neu- the right decision is arrived at. You must still exercise ropsychometric procedures, the specific components good sound aeromedical judgement and utilize com- of the patient's mental status and neurobehavioral com- mon sense. plaints in conjunction with neurological and neuroradio- A common problem area which we see frequently is a logical findings. Specific issues which may be addressed Local Board evaluating a particular condition, determin- in relation to either focal or diffuse neurobehavioral ing it to be NCD, and finding an individual PO. So far syndromes include: (a) change in cognitive capacity everything sounds great. However, the individual may relative to an estimated premorbid level or functioning have other defects which are considered disqualifying. (b) presence and nature of early or mild cognitive dys- Just because the LBFS finds the problem for which the function (c) documentation of rate of recovery or deteri- board is convened NCD, he is still NPO based on the oration in association with potential for rehabilitation other defect(s). Please look at the entire picture. Don't and return to duty (d) elaboration of the personality and have tunnel vision! emotional factors associated with diagnosed neurobe- A recent Aeromedical Newsletter from the Safety Cen- havioral syndromes. Each evaluation will be designed to ter also addressed Local Boards in which the statement answer specific questions but, in general, the following was made that if Code 42 disagrees with the LBFS, domains will be assessed: information processing skills, NAMI's CO will convene a Special Board of Flight Sur- language, memory, executive functions (to include geons (SBFS). CAPT Tanklsley assures me that he abstract reasoning and concept formation) memory, didn't mean to say that. We don't usually disagree with visual-spatial skills, sensorimotor functions, and perso- the results and recommendations of a LBFS, but it does nality/emotional status. Areas of special interests in- happen. If we do decide that a course of action different clude, but are not limited to, closed head injury, CNS from that recommended by the LBFS is necessary, we infection and degenerative/demyelinating disorders. will contact you and discuss it with you. Rarely does the Consultation may be scheduled by contacting NAMI matter require referral to SBFS. Psychiatry (Code 21) at Autovon 922-4238 or 3974, Commercial 904-452-4238/3974. The vast majority of Local Boards we receive are well done and help us a great deal in our decision making LCDR J. L. MOORE process. They also assist local commanding officers in MSC USN returning their people to productive flying sooner than Clinical Neuropsycology, Code 21 would be the case if you waited for a waiver to make its way through COMNAVMILPERSCOM. But please use JULY 1989 PAGE 5 Finally, put out what you learned. Include it in squad- RAM'S CORNER ron briefs. Summarize your findings in a poster for the Navy Aeromedical Problems course. Write an article for Spectacular Flight Surgeon's Reports APPROACH, the Safety Center's Aeromedical Newslet- The aerospace medicine residents are reviewing all ter or this newsletter. Springboard that experience into flight surgeon's reports on arrival. Some of those reports research to be published in Aviation, Space, and Envir- have been very impressive and displayed characteristics onmental Medicine. Each mishap has factors which are which will improve your flight surgeon's report. important to prevent additional mishaps; that is our 1. Legibility is critical. For dot matrix printers, at least ultimate goal. near letter quality should be used. True letter quality CDR BRUCE K. BOHNKER printing of narratives and analysis improves the reada- MC USN Resident bility and comprehension. The laser printed reports are Aerospace Medicine most impressive. Poor quality copies of the original FSR detract from the presentation. The yeoman may make the copies but you as the AMB's flight surgeon should ensure legibility. Your name is on it. Computerized SF88 Template 2. Organization/format are important. Reports that While waiting for the computerized physical examina- arrive as a pile of loose leaf papers are difficult to keep tion program to be completed, a computerized SF88 organized. The most impressive reports are fastened template is available. It lacks "bells and whistles" such into folders with tabs marking important sections. as sophisticated error checking for standards and spell- Including a copy of the AMB's message is useful. Also ing, so AVT/FS expertise would still be required. How- include other pertinent material. ever, completion of the SF88 should be speeded up in 3. Investigate critical aeromedical areas. Mishaps with the AVR's equipped with I BM compatible Zenith compu- visual questions may require testing on a 20 foot eye- ters and Epson compatible printers. It is written in lane. The AFVT may not be adequate. Is he squinting? TURBAL-PASCAL and runs fairly quickly. Capabilities Was he wearing his required corrective lens? Was his include storage and retrieval of SF88 data. The program depth perception adequate? Was there a hearing prob- was developed and used extensively by the Naval lem because his helmet earcups are old and stiff? Are Academy physical examination section. A copy may be anthropometric problems involved, either in the mishap obtained by sending a blank IBM formated 5.25 inch or injuries? floppy disk to NAMI Code 32 (Attn: CDR WAACK). Please label the return address on the disk. 4. Include NATOPS material. Pertinent material from the NATOPS manual improves the FSR. Copies of the CDR MATTHEW WAACK cockpit layout, aircrew locations, escape routes improve MC USN comprehension, especially for platform specific prob- Resident, Aerospace Medicine lems. You as the flight surgeon should be as familiar with the NATOPS as your aircrew. 5. "Normal limits" may not be adequate. Eight hours of sleep in the past 24 hours may not be enough. Has the RUMINATIONS pilot/NFO been sick with a viral gastroenteritis? Has he/she changed sleep cycles due to deployment or There has been general concern during the past sev- operational utilization? Were there stressors which eral years with product safety. Consumer protection interrupted the sleep patterns? Was "12 hours bottle to against poor design, faulty manufacture, shoddy mate- brief" adequate when the pilot has been out booming rial, and early failure has led to the recall or removal from hard? Don't write these off as unimportant. service of thousands of various products. Automobiles 6. Evaluate the entire aeromedical support chain. with hazardous gas tanks, inadvertent shifting gear lev- Were the medical records up to date? Is the clinic/hospi- ers or locking brakes are continually returned to the tal's required aircraft premishap plan adequate? Did the dealer for a quick fix. Closer to home we have expe- ambulance drivers get lost enroute to the scene or refer- rienced periodic mass grounding of aircraft following a ral hospital? What if the mishap turned into a mass material failure or an unexplained accident. This is casualty situation? especially true when an aircraft model is first introduced or when it has passed its useful shelf life. 7. Review similar mishaps. Mishap summaries are avai lable from the Safety Center. Perhaps you can iden- As flight surgeons we are concerned with aviation tify a trend in aircraft mishaps. Identifying one problem safety from the personnel rather than the material causing several mishaps will make the problem more standpoint. We play an important role in the selection, important. Know the trends in your squadron aircraft qualification, training and preservation of the men and mishaps. women who crew Navy aircraft, as well as the ground PAGE 6 JULY 1989 support personnel. But as hard as we try, as successful as we might become, there are always those failures TYCOM JOB MART commonly referred to as pilot error accidents. How do we explain or deal with the aviator who flat-hats, lights A classified listing of Priority Billets currently gapped up in the cockpit with a dangling mask blowing oxygen and demand early fill for those interested in a move. in his face, ignores NATOPS, or breaks some basic rule COMNAVAIRLANT (POC Force Medical Officer of flight safety and human survival? The aggressiveness AV 564-7028/Comm 804-444); inherent in naval aviators has been countered by Cecil Field NAS - SMO/Senior Flight Surgeon/- volumes of regulations and procedures designed to Medical Director all rolled into one for a beautiful clinic keep them out of danger. Why then do we see so many on a Master Jet Base, located in rural Jacksonville, Flor- "brain pharts"? ida. This job is for a senior 04/05 2nd or 3rd tour FS who Maybe there is a Master Plan to recall those aviation is looking for increased responsibilities, challenging- personnel guilty of poor design, faulty maintenance, or /rewarding position. Billet calls for ADDU status to CO, inherent defects. Maybe the inexperience of a new pro- NAS. Great working relationship with Nav Hosp 16 miles duct or failure of an aging product is the cause. to the East. At a time of increasing demand, we suddenly find the Other billets available are: human resource pool from which we draw our appli- CAEWW12 and HELSEACONWING 1, NAS Norfolk. cants growing smaller. This makes the unprogramed loss of just one aviator that much more critical. It also these are for 03/04 quacks who appreciate big city living means our primary goal as Navy flight surgeons must be with all the cultural advantages, including being located to promote and maintain the highest level of safety near your Force Medical Officer. awareness possible. We are the vital part of a team dedi- HSL 30, at the Navy's newest NAS, Mayport, Florida. cated to preventing accidents, saving lives, and exorcis- This job will really surprise you - one of the best avia- ing the aviator recall demon. tion jobs we have! We can take anybody (FS) with the CAPT R. K. OHSLUND "right stuff". MC USN COMNAVAIRPAC (POC Force Medical Officer CO NAMI AV 735-1148/619-545) 2 Great North Island billets (03/04) for those who just have to be in sunny CA: VRC 30 and HC-1. LUEHRS AWARD FMFLANT (POC Force Medical Officer AV 564-6112/6020/com 804-444) Congratulations to this year's Luehrs Award recipient, Surgeon, 4th Marine Expeditionary Brigade, located LCDR Daniel J. Carucci, MC, USN. All of the nominees at Little Creek Amphib Base, Norfolk. The position is a were highly qualified and represented the highest stand- "special stuff officer" and involves medical planning for ards of Aviation Medicine. The nominees were: amphibious operations, while supervising an Aid Sta- LCDR Daniel J. Carucci, MC, USN ................ 3rd MAW tion,1 MSC officer and 9 HMs'. All the big city amenities LCDR Frederick V. Bauer, MC, USN ................1st MEB go with this job. Can be a DIFOP billet, and is located half-way between 2 major NAS'. LCDR Patrick R. Danaher, MC, USN............................. COMNAVAIRPAC COMNAVAIRLANT and PAC: A number of Carrier SMO jobs are opening up in 1990. These are excellent L T Douglas R. Knittel, MC, USN .....................1st MAW opportunities to enhance promotion potential, be chal- LCDR Dominic Paparella, MC, USNR ..........CHNAVRES lenged, and become a "bird farm expert." Most former SMO's consider this one of the best jobs in the Navy. LCDR Thomas J. Moran, MC, USN................................ COMNAVAIRLANT L T Brian E. Sargent, MC, USNR ...................2nd MAW LCDR David L. Shiveley, MC, USN...................CNATRA IN MEMORIAM CAPT C. I. DALTON Captain David J. Letourneau, MC, USN, one of the MC USN senior members of our aeromedical community, died 6 NAMI, Code 32 June 1989. He was born in Meriden, Connecticut in 1932, received an A.B. degree from Wesleyan College in 1954, and received an M. D. degree from Tufts University in 1959. JULY 1989 PAGE 7 Commissioned as a Lieutenant in the Naval Reserves, he entered the U.S. Naval School of Aviation Medicine in -- EDITORIAL POLICY-- 1960, and was designated a Naval Flight Surgeon in The views expressed are those of the individual authors and December, 1960. Following assignment as CVW-15 not necessarily those of the Society of U.S. Naval Flight Flight Surgeon with two Western Pacific deployments, Surgeons. he served as Assistant Senior Medical Officer of NAS This Newsletter is published quarterly by the Society on the Miramar until released from active duty in June, 1963. first of January, April, July and October. Material for publica- tion is solicited from the membership and should be typed After two years of civilian specialty training in San double spaced, reaching the Editor at least one month prior to Francisco, he returned to Manchester, Connecticut the scheduled date of publication. Unsigned material will not be considered. where he practiced medicine for eight years while serv- Correspondence should be addressed to: ing as a drilling reservist at NAS Alameda and NAS South Weymouth. In August 1971, he was recalled to CAPT CONRAD DALTON, MC, USN active duty and entered the residency program in Aero- Editor, SUSNFS Newsletter Naval Aerospace Medical Institute space Medicine, obtaining an M.P.H. degree from Tulane Code 32 University in May, 1972. During his residency he partici- NAS Pensacola, FL 32508 pated in SKYLAB II (1972) and OPERATION HOME- COMING (1973). In 1974, Captain Letourneau served in USS SARATOGA (CV-60) as the Medical Officer, com- pleting two Sixth Fleet deployments, and being pro- moted to Captain in 1975. In 1976, he served as Senior Medical Offcier at NAS South Weymouth. From August 1979 to July 1983, Captain Letourneau was the Force Medical Officer for COMNAVAIRLANT, and in 1983 he attended the Industrial College of the Armed Forces in Washington, DC. After this, he was assigned from July, 1984 to September, 1988 as the SIXTH FLEET Medical Officer. He reported to the Naval Medical Command as Director of the Readiness and Planning Division in October, 1988. Captain Letourneau was a member of the AMA, the American Academy of Medical Directors, the Associa- tion of Military Surgeons of the U.S., the Honorary Pub- lic Health Society of Delta Omega, a Fellow of the Amer- ican College of Preventive Medicine, and a Fellow of the Aerospace Medical Association. Additionally, he was a member of the Executive Council of the Aerospace Med- ical Association and the Society of U.S. Naval Flight Surgeons. His awards included the Meritorious Service Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and numerous ser- vice and campaign ribbons. Posthumously, he was awarded the Legion of Merit. Captain Letourneau is survived by his wife, Margery and two sons, Phillipe and Peter.
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