Healthcare detectives: 9th MDOS lab techs analyze specimens

Laboratory technicians form the 9th Medical Operations Squadron examine specimens at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 12, 2019. A laboratory technician’s job consists of testing and analyzing specimens, processing blood transfusions, and performing chemical analysis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)

Healthcare detectives: 9th MDOS lab techs analyze specimens

A microscope objective lens views a slide at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 12, 2019. Blood samples from 9th Medical Operations Squadron patients are put on a slide and are analyzed by laboratory technicians to aid physicians in accurately diagnosing patients. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)

Healthcare detectives: 9th MDOS lab techs analyze specimens

Senior Airman Kevin Vang, 9th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, analyzes and processes blood specimens at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 12, 2019. A laboratory technician’s job consists of testing and analyzing specimens, processing blood transfusions, and performing chemical analysis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)

Healthcare detectives: 9th MDOS lab techs analyze specimens

Blood collection tubes sit on a shelf at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 12, 2019. These tubes are used to collect blood samples from 9th Medical Operations Squadron patients, which are later analyzed and tested to aid in the physician’s diagnosis of a patient. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)

Healthcare detectives: 9th MDOS lab techs analyze specimens

Staff Sgt. Victor Mendez, 9th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, labels a test tube at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 12, 2019. The 9th MDOS supports the 9th Medical Group and 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s globally integrated, high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission by keeping Airmen healthy, fit, and ready for global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)

Healthcare detectives: 9th MDOS lab techs analyze specimens

Don Jessup, 9th Medical Operations Squadron phlebotomist, draws blood from a patient at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 12, 2019. The 9th MDOS supports the 9th Medical Group and 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s globally integrated, high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission by keeping Airmen healthy, fit, and ready for global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)

Healthcare detectives: 9th MDOS lab techs analyze specimens

Senior Airman Kevin Vang, 9th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, looks through a microscope at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 12, 2019. A laboratory technician’s job consists of testing and analyzing specimens, processing blood transfusions, and performing chemical analysis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)

Healthcare detectives: 9th MDOS lab techs analyze specimens

Staff Sgt. Victor Mendez, 9th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technician, transfers dye to a test tube at Beale Air Force Base, California, June 12, 2019. The 9th MDOS supports the 9th Medical Group and 9th Reconnaissance Wing’s globally integrated, high-altitude intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance mission by keeping Airmen healthy, fit, and ready for global operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco)

Healthcare detectives: 9th MDOS lab techs analyze specimens

Published June 14, 2019
By Senior Airman Valentina Viglianco
9th Reconnaissance Wing Public Affairs

BEALE AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. --

The 9th Medical Operations Squadron laboratory technicians are responsible for testing and analyzing specimens, processing blood transfusions, and performing chemical analysis. Their work allows physicians to accurately diagnose patients and keep 9th Reconnaissance Wing Airmen fit to fight.