Zach Collins, San Antonio Spurs player, simulated laparoscopic surgery with Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Nicholas Althouse, Medical Education and Training Campus Surgical Technologist program instructor, Jan. 25, 2024, at METC, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX. The simulated surgery environment educates medical students in basic surgeries they may encounter once in a hospital environment and more complex surgeries and training will be taught after gaining practical experience. Zach Collins visited the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston with USAA as part of several events throughout the basketball season, supporting and celebrating the local military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbigayle Williams)

Zach Collins, San Antonio Spurs player, simulated laparoscopic surgery with Hospital Corpsman 1st Class Nicholas Althouse, Medical Education and Training Campus Surgical Technologist program instructor, Jan. 25, 2024, at METC, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX. The simulated surgery environment educates medical students in basic surgeries they may encounter once in a hospital environment and more complex surgeries and training will be taught after gaining practical experience. Zach Collins visited the Medical Education and Training Campus at Joint Base San Antonio - Fort Sam Houston with USAA as part of several events throughout the basketball season, supporting and celebrating the local military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbigayle Williams)

Zach Collins, San Antonio Spurs player, receives tourniquet application training from Army Sgt. Aaron Detmers, Medical Education and Training Campus Combat Medic Specialist Training Program instructor, Jan. 25, 2024, at METC, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX. Combat medics are required to receive specialized training in a simulated combat environment to ensure they can provide necessary medical treatment in hostile situations. Zach Collins visited METC with USAA as part of several events throughout the basketball season, supporting and celebrating the local military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbigayle Williams)

Zach Collins, San Antonio Spurs player, receives tourniquet application training from Army Sgt. Aaron Detmers, Medical Education and Training Campus Combat Medic Specialist Training Program instructor, Jan. 25, 2024, at METC, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX. Combat medics are required to receive specialized training in a simulated combat environment to ensure they can provide necessary medical treatment in hostile situations. Zach Collins visited METC with USAA as part of several events throughout the basketball season, supporting and celebrating the local military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbigayle Williams)

Zach Collins, San Antonio Spurs player, signs autographs for students, staff and instructors while visiting the Medical Education and Training Campus, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX, Jan. 25, 2024. METC is a state-of-the-art medical training facility within the Department of Defense which trains enlisted medical personnel in 48 programs. Zach Collins visited METC with USAA as part of several events throughout the basketball season, supporting and celebrating the local military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbigayle Williams)

Zach Collins, San Antonio Spurs player, signs autographs for students, staff and instructors while visiting the Medical Education and Training Campus, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX, Jan. 25, 2024. METC is a state-of-the-art medical training facility within the Department of Defense which trains enlisted medical personnel in 48 programs. Zach Collins visited METC with USAA as part of several events throughout the basketball season, supporting and celebrating the local military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbigayle Williams)

Zach Collins, San Antonio Spurs player, signs autographs for students, staff and instructors while visiting the Medical Education and Training Campus, Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX, Jan. 25, 2024. METC is a state-of-the-art medical training facility within the Department of Defense which trains enlisted medical personnel in 48 programs. Zach Collins visited METC with USAA as part of several events throughout the basketball season, supporting and celebrating the local military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbigayle Williams)

Zach Collins, San Antonio Spurs player, takes a group photo with Army, Navy and Air Force trainees during an autograph session while visiting the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, TX, Jan. 25, 2024. METC is a state-of-the-art medical training facility within the Department of Defense which trains enlisted medical personnel in 48 programs. Zach Collins visited METC with USAA as part of several events throughout the basketball season, supporting and celebrating the local military community. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Abbigayle Williams)