Veterans Affairs leader visits Keesler
Tech. Sgt. Afrika Patton, 81st Medical Operations Squadron magnetic resonance imaging technologist, talks with Secretary of Veterans Affairs Eric Shinseki during a visit to Keesler June 24. Sergeant Patton explained how the diagnostic imaging flight implements one of several joint initiatives between the VA and Department of Defense, specifically the 81st Medical Group Hospital. Brig. Gen. Ian Dickinson, left background, 81st Training Wing commander, and Col. David Garrison, 81st MDG deputy commander, accompanied Secretary Shinseki during his visit. The secretary also visited the hospital’s new radiation/oncology clinic, viewed construction of the hospital’s new inpatient tower and was briefed on cardiovascular procedures available to veterans. (U.S. Air Force photo by Steve Pivnick)