From molars to mechanics: Army Reserve dental specialist pursues future in physics, engineering
Army Reserve Spc. Bradley Rangel, a dental specialist from the Santa Fe, N.M. based 491st Medical Company Area Support, a downtrace unit of the 807th Theater Medical Command located in Salt Lake City, prepares a dental examination equipment to be ready for the next patient at the Logan Dental Clinic, part of the Alexander T. Augusta Military Medical Center, Fort Belvoir, Va., Aug, 10, 2026. A student at the University of New Mexico, Rangel is pursuing a double major in mechanical engineering and theoretical physics, along with minors in advanced mathematics and cultural studies. (U.S. Army Reserve photo by Staff Sgt. Jerry T. Zuetrong)