355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Taking Care of People

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Brian Faris, 355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, hooks a gas mask up for use during a gas mask fit test on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 7, 2012. The gas mask fit test ensures that Airmen are given the correct size mask and are able to breathe safely and effectively. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore/Released)

355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Taking Care of People

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Anthony Maez inspects the data collection method of Airman 1st Class Andres Escobar, both bioenvironmental engineering technicians with the 355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, using a radeco air sampler on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 7, 2012. The radeco air sampler measures the radiation level in the surrounding air. Bioenvironmental engineering technicians use the measurements to determine if an area is safe for personnel to enter. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore/Released)

355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Taking Care of People

David Friederich, 355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron fitness specialist, looks on as participants warm up for a fitness class he leads on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 7, 2012. Friederich and other members of the HAWC provide several free services to aid individuals in improving and maintaining healthy lifestyles. The services include fitness, dietary, and health consultations and are available to anyone with base access. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore/Released)

355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Taking Care of People

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Matthew Cook explains a training profile to Capt. Nicole Djanbatian, both from the 355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron, in an A-10 Thunderbolt simulator on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 7, 2012. Sergeant Cook explained what Capt. Djanbatian would be doing at the beginning of the profile and reminded her of the hypoxia corrective procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore/Released)

355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Taking Care of People

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Stephanie Clardy, 355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron aerospace medicine technician, readies an inner ocular pressure test for a patient on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 6, 2012. An inner ocular pressure test is used on pilots to identify if they are pre-glaucomic or has glaucoma. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore/Released)

355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Taking Care of People

U.S. Air Force Maj. Jaime Okamura, 355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron optometrist, conducts an eye exam for a member of the U.S. Marine Corps on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 6, 2012. The 355th AMDS provides medical services to all military members assigned to D-M. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore/Released)

355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Taking Care of People

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Slavonik, 355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron bioenvironmental engineering technician, performs an operations check on a hazardous material identifier on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 6, 2012. The machine is used to identify possible hazardous substances in certain materials and liquids. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore/Released)

355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Taking Care of People

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Brianna Wheeler, 355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron public health technician, measures the temperature of food in the deli section of the commissary on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 6, 2012. The Public Health Flight is responsible for conducting inspections on all locations that serve food on base including mobile vendors. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore/Released)

355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron: Taking Care of People

Lana Fred, 355th Aerospace Medicine Squadron health educator, monitors a Bod Pod measurement on Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Ariz., Nov. 6, 2012. The Bod Pod calculates a person's body composition and gives them a body fat rating as well as an estimated resting metabolic rate for a day's time. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Timothy Moore/Released)

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Published Nov. 19, 2012

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