Kadena hyperbaric chamber discontinues ops
U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Charrissa Smith, 18th Aerospace and Operational Physiological Training Flight chief, adjusts the level of oxygen flowing into her mask while inside a hyperbaric chamber on Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 17, 2014. Smith, Staff Sgt. Kimberly Weaver (left), 18th Aerospace Medicine Squadron independent duty medical technician, Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Torries (center), 18th Medical Operations Squadron ambulance services technician, and Staff Sgt. Sherenda Fausnaugh (not pictured), 18th MDOS independent duty medical technician, were the last Airmen to undergo pressure change in Kadena’s hyperbaric chamber. Use of the chamber has been discontinued due to budget and manning constraints. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zade C. Vadnais)