Brian Moore M.D. is the son of our own Bill Moore M.D. Both are ENT doctors. Brian is a Major in the Air Force and is currently based at Eglin Air Force Base near Pensacola. He has recently returned from a deployment to Bogram, Afghanistan. Brian's Mom and Dad along with other friends of the family watched a Power Point presentation along with the rest of us about his tour of duty. It has only been within the last few years that ENT surgeons were deployed in this War Zone. Brian showed come captivating photos of the terrain, facilities, and personnel. Some of their work is humanitarian as well as military. He said much of the country is still mined with all the deadly consequences to civilians and military personnel alike. Brian also said that U.S. forces are trying to bring Afhanistan medical facilties and professioinals up to speed on modern medicine. At best it has been very rudimentary throughout the country. Thank you Major Moore for taking the time and effort to come all the way to B.G. to give us such an outstanding program.
Friday, May 15, 2009
Dr. Brian Moore talks about his deployment to Afghanistan
Brian Moore M.D. is the son of our own Bill Moore M.D. Both are ENT doctors. Brian is a Major in the Air Force and is currently based at Eglin Air Force Base near Pensacola. He has recently returned from a deployment to Bogram, Afghanistan. Brian's Mom and Dad along with other friends of the family watched a Power Point presentation along with the rest of us about his tour of duty. It has only been within the last few years that ENT surgeons were deployed in this War Zone. Brian showed come captivating photos of the terrain, facilities, and personnel. Some of their work is humanitarian as well as military. He said much of the country is still mined with all the deadly consequences to civilians and military personnel alike. Brian also said that U.S. forces are trying to bring Afhanistan medical facilties and professioinals up to speed on modern medicine. At best it has been very rudimentary throughout the country. Thank you Major Moore for taking the time and effort to come all the way to B.G. to give us such an outstanding program.
