The Innovative Readiness Program, or as we refer to it as IRT, provides Services such as basic medical and wellness exams, optical exams, and single-vision prescription eyeglasses. On some missions, IRT features additional stations including nutrition, which is an integral part of our overall health. The stories you will be hearing today are coming from real service members who have participated in this mission to hear their stories and how this type of training has improved their capabilities in the field. This discussion features Lieutenant Colonel Melissa Davis, 99th Medical Support Squadron (MDSS) out of Las Vegas, Nevada and Major Barbara Sickler of the 153rd Medical Detachment Group (MDG) from Cheyenne, Wyoming. Recorded in August of 2021.