Senior Airman Thomas Heinen, 28th Medical Operations Squadron optometry journeyman, receives the Air Force's and Air Combat Command's USAF Col. Donald D. Dunton Ophthalmic Airman of the Year from Col. Scott Vander Hamm (left), 28th Bomb Wing commander, and Col. Kory Cornum, ACC surgeon general. The awards recognize Ellsworth healthcare providers in a range of specialties, ranks and accomplishments; many of whom spearheaded important programs, changes in their sections and volunteered their time to the local community. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Kasey Zickmund)