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Luisa Rodriguez, 5th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, prepares chemistry quality control material at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. Chemistry quality control is conducted to prevent defective products from reaching the customer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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Senior Airman Eliana Vales, 5th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, draws blood from Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston, 5th Bomb Wing public affairs specialist, at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. Laboratory technicians are responsible for drawing blood and conducting chemistry examinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Wesley Davies)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shamar Young, 5th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, scans blood specimens in preparation for shipment at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. The samples are collected here at Minot AFB and then shipped offsite to be tested. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shamar Young, 5th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, prepares blood specimens for shipment at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. The blood specimens are collected at Minot AFB and then shipped offsite to be tested. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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A barrel for biohazardous materials sits in the 5th Medical Group’s laboratory at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. A biological hazard, or biohazard, can be biological substances, microorganisms, viruses or toxins, that can adversely affect human health. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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Luisa Rodriguez, 5th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, prepares urine specimens at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. Laboratory technicians' responsibilities include receiving, testing, analyzing, recording and reporting the results of their tests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Shamar Young, 5th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, logs blood specimens in preparation for shipment at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. Responsibilities of a laboratory technician include drawing blood and conducting chemistry examinations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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Katrina Schoeberl, 5th Medical Operations Squadron technician supervisor, sets up samples at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. Schoeberl set up samples to calibrate the chemistry analyzer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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Luisa Rodriguez, 5th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, inspects chemistry quality control material at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. Chemistry quality control is conducted to prevent defective products from reaching the customer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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Luisa Rodriguez, 5th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, places blood specimens in a centrifuge at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. The centrifuge allows technicians to separate and analyze blood components quickly and accurately. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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Luisa Rodriguez, 5th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, prepares urine specimens at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. Laboratory technicians' responsibilities include receiving, testing, analyzing, recording and reporting the results of their tests. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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Luisa Rodriguez, 5th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, prepares chemistry quality control material at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. Chemistry quality control is the process of ensuring chemical products meet quality standards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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Katrina Schoeberl, 5th Medical Operations Squadron technician supervisor, sets up samples at Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, Jan. 29, 2025. Schoeberl set up samples to calibrate the chemistry analyzer. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston)

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Lab technicians keep Airmen ready

Published Feb. 10, 2025
By Senior Airman Alyssa Bankston
5th Bomb Wing Public Affairs

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