Capt. Chad Thompson, 931st Aerospace Medicine Flight

Capt. (Dr.) Chad Thompson examines the eyes of a Reservist during the 931st Air Refueling Group's drill weekend in June. Captain Thompson, a Reserve optometrist assigned to the 931st Aerospace Medicine Squadron, was named the 2009 Young Optometrist of the Year by the Kansas Optometric Asscociation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason Schaap)

Spirit Spotlight: Capt. (Dr.) Chad Thompson

Published June 14, 2009

MCCONNELL AIR FORCE BASE, Kan. -- Capt. (Dr.) Chad Thompson is a Beloit, Kan., native who joined the 931st Air Refueling Group in 2004.

Unit: 931st Aerospace Medicine Flight

Air Force Job: Optometrist

Civilian Job: Optometrist at The EyeCare Center in Beloit, Kan.

Education: Bachelor's in History from Kansas State University in 1995, Doctor of Optometry from Southern College of Optometry in Memphis, Tenn., in 1999

What I'm reading: Gospel of Thomas by Elaine Pagels

What I'm listening to: AC/DC's Back in Black

Favorite movie: Smokey and the Bandit

Favorite sport: Basketball

Favorite team: K-State Wildcats

Favorite way to relax: Take a long walk

Easiest way to annoy me: Poor cell phone etiquette

Most influential person in my life: My father, he taught me the value of hard work and to lead by example

If I won $1 million, I would: Donate and invest

See the Video
Click here to see a YouTube video of Capt. (Dr.) Thompson on the job (note: YouTube video may not be accessible when using a government computer)

Read More
Click here to read about the Kansas Optometric Association naming Captain Thompson the 2009 Young Optometrist of the Year.