Maj Robert Thornton

Air Force | Nurse Anesthetist

Dates of Service: Jan 1979 - Jun 1996

RETIRED

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Commissioning Source: Direct Commission, Nov 1978

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Bio

Born Teaneck, NJ. Lived in Florham Park, NJ, Huntington, N.Y., Greenville, NC, Franklin, VA, Weldon, NC, Wilson, NC, Shaw AFB, SC, San Antonio, TX, Columbus, MS, Huber Heights, OH, Wright Patterson AFB, OH, RAF Bicester, UK, Warner Robins, GA, Dawsonville, GA.

Military Experiences

Jul 1992 - Jun 1996

Chief Anesthesia Services

78 MDG, 78 ABW, AFSC, AFMC | Robins AFB, GA

In charge of all anesthesia activities on the base. ACLS instructor, BCLS instructor trainer.

Aug 1988 - Jul 1992

Staff CRNA/Chief Anesthesia Services

20th TFW Hosp | RAF Upper Heyford, UK

Started as staff CRNA, my final year I was the Chief of Anesthesia Services for the base.

Aug 1986 - Aug 1988

Staff CRNA

Wright-Patterson Medical Center | Wright-Patterson AFB, OH

Staff CRNA providing anesthesia services for all types of procedures. Additionally, I was the cost-center manager and equipment custodian for the anesthesia department. Also, played midfield for the Wright-Patterson AFB Lacrosse Club.

Aug 1983 - Aug 1986

Staff Certified Registeted Nurse Anesthetist (CRNA)

Hospital Squadron | Columbus AFB, MS

Provide anesthesia services with one other CRNA. Additionally was the project officer for the local Medical Red Flag exercises and hospital Project Warrior representatve.

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