Sound body, sound mind: The Army Reserve audiologist who outruns the noise
U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Alyssa Stefl, an audiologist and individual augmentee to the El Paso, Texas-based 7413th Troop Medical Clinic, examines the ear canal of a Soldier as part of his pre-deployment health examination at the Vogel Hall Soldier Readiness and Processing Center in Fort Bliss, Texas, Jan. 15, 2026. Outside the Army Reserve, Stefl works as a private practice ear, nose and throat audiologist, specializing in adult and geriatric care, hearing aids, tinnitus counseling and hearing protection. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry T. Zuetrong)