Drug test Administer meets new people daily Published April 26, 2011 By 2nd Lt. Katie Batchelder 60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE,Calif. -- For Airmen and civilians at Travis and throughout the Air Force, a urinalysis test is arguably the most dreaded event. "The hardest part about coming in for a urinalysis test is doing it with a smile," said Edmund Diaz, 60th Medical Operations Squadron drug testing program administrative manager. Although it is a dreaded event for those who are tested, it is enjoyable for Mr. Diaz, who said the best part of his job is constantly meeting new people every day. "Mr. Diaz is the go-to guy here," said Timothy Finney, 60th MDOS drug demand reduction program coordinator. "He is a dual-hatted individual who can do a number of tasks with a contagious enthusiasm." The drug demand reduction program has a minimum of eight testing days per month. During a test day, they will see at least 60 individuals for randomly selected urinalysis tests. During the fiscal year, 65 percent of Travis military personnel and 100 percent of civilians working in testing designated positions are tested. Mr. Diaz is one of three individuals who greet and check in individuals testing, validate their personal information and collect and seal their specimens. Mr. Diaz said the best part of the experience is when people come in with good attitudes. "It seems that getting tested is a thorn in everybody's side, but most of the time morale is high and a good attitude goes a long way," he said. "It is important to keep in mind that the tests keep Airmen and government employees held to a high standard, and doing it with a smile makes our job a lot easier and more enjoyable."