RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany, Oct. 23 -- The U.S. Air Forces in Europe & Air Forces Africa issued the following press release:
U.S. Air Force and U.S. Navy medical personnel partnered to provide examinations, cleanings and routine dental care to more than 40 Sailors aboard USS Lewis B. Puller in Rijeka, Croatia, Sept. 22-25, 2026.
The four-day visit from Aviano Air Base's 31st Dental Squadron allowed Sailors to receive care aboard the ship while remaining close to their work centers, reducing time away from daily responsibilities and supporting overall medical readiness.
Senior Chief Hospital Corpsman Derek M. Jensen, Lewis B. Puller's senior medical department representative, said routine dental care is an important part of keeping Sailo...