Best foot forward

Staff Sgt. Russell Weber, 374th Surgical Operations Squadron NCOIC of Orthotics, analyzes a foot mold prior to creating shoe inserts at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2014. Weber spends the majority of his time creating shoe inserts for several local bases due to limited Orthotics specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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Best foot forward

Staff Sgt. Russell Weber, 374th Surgical Operations Squadron NCOIC of Orthotics, cuts open a mold at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2014. Orthotics personnel specialize in creating braces and inserts for several types of injuries. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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Best foot forward

Staff Sgt. Russell Weber, 374th Surgical Operations Squadron NCOIC of Orthotics, assists a patient with shoe inserts at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Feb. 12, 2014. Weber assists several customers daily with a wide range of injuries including foot, ankle, knee and back. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer/Released)

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Best foot forward

Published Feb. 12, 2014
By Staff Sgt. Chad C. Strohmeyer
374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan -- Staff Sgt. Russell Weber is an Orthotics specialist with the 374th Surgical Operations Squadron. Weber designs and creates shoe inserts and braces for patients with various injuries.