Biomedical Science Corp: 50 years of excellence Published Jan. 22, 2015 By Capt. Jamie Longmire 14th Medical Support Squadron Clinical Pharmacy Services Officer in Charge COLUMBUS AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. -- This year, the Biomedical Science Corp is celebrating its 50th Anniversary and is dedicating Jan. 26 - 30 to honor the hard work by over 8,000 Airmen included. During BSC Appreciation week, many activities are being held in honor of the work performed daily by members to include an appreciation luncheon, officer mentoring luncheon, heritage run, and a community volunteer event. Since its inception in 1965 by Special Order CA-5, the BSC has grown to include 15 different AFSCs, 10 of which are represented here at Columbus, and is recognized as the most diverse in the Air Force Medical Service. Career fields in the BSC include: optometry, podiatry, audiology and speech pathology, clinical psychology, clinical social work, aerospace and operational physiology, bioenvironmental engineering, medical entomology, pharmacy, biomedical laboratory, physical therapy, occupational therapy, dieticians, physician assistants, and public health officers. The BSC mission is to enhance Air Force combat capability and effectiveness by providing quality healthcare to the beneficiary population. Currently, there are 81 locations around the world that house BSC Airmen at all levels of medical command. Although the BSC encompasses a variety of professions in a variety of locations and duties, members work every day to uphold the motto: United in the Mission.