Staff Sgt. Melissa Benifield (front center wearing glasses) deployed to the 376th Expeditionary Medical Group at Manas Air Base, Kyrgyzstan from the 633d Surgical Operations Squadron to serve as a medical technician. Sergeant Benifield provided medical care to patients in the area of responsibility, provided self-aid and buddy care training to other military members, and served as the unit's supply and equipment custodian. (Photo courtesy/Tech. Sgt. Beverly Lutz/Released)