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U.S. Air Force Capt. Kristin Kim, 51st Operational Medical Readiness Squadron expeditionary COVID center flight commander, pose for a photo at Osan Air Base, Jan. 7, 2022. Kim is a dentist by trade but is now in charge of all COVID-19 initiatives on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Megan Estrada)

Jan. 13, 2022

51st MDG dentist becomes the face of Osan’s COVID-19 ops

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- U.S. Air Force Capt. Kristin Kim, 51st Medical Group Operational Medical Readiness Squadron Expeditionary COVID Center flight commander, is a general dentist by trade who has taken on the role of running all COVID-19 related operations at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea.

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