National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week celebrates lab achievements

Capt. Brian Plasil, 3rd Medical Support Squadron, examines a kidney to look for any abnormalities. Suspicious cells are thoroughly examined to determine if they are cancerous. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Steffen)

National Medical Laboratory Professionals Week celebrates lab achievements

Hui Diamond, 3rd Medical Support Squadron, examines a wet prep through a microscope. This test checks samples for any unusual cell or organisms. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Steffen)

Alaska's Air Sovereignty

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE ALASKA -The 176 Air Control Squadron keeps their eyes on the sky in the Region Air Operation Center. The 176th ACS is part of Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Region whose mission is to protect Alaska air sovereignty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Steffen)

Alaska's Air Sovereignty

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE ALASKA - U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. San Juan Ordonez, 176th Air Control Squadron, is one of several Airmen who work to identify aircraft in the Alaska air space. The 176th ACS is part of Alaskan North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Region whose mission is to protect Alaska air sovereignty. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Steffen)

CMSAF visits Elmendorf

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney McKinley speaks to Airman 1st Class Marcus Washington, 3rd Communications Squadron, about what his role is during the Operational Readiness Exercise. Chief McKinley visited Camp Mad Bull and other areas of the base while he was here here March 27. The chief has been on a tour to meet Airmen around the Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Steffen)

CMSAF speaks to Elmendorf's Airmen

ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force Rodney McKinley speaks to Airmen, who work at 90th Aircraft maintenance Unit, about questions about what is new in the Air Force here March 27. Chief McKinley has been on a tour to meet Airmen around the Pacific Air Forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Steffen)