MDSS: behind the scenes

Airman 1st Class Steven Carter, 86th Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory technician, looks into a microscope at Ramstein Air Base Germany, Sept. 29, 2016. The medical laboratory tests samples for things such as pregnancy, cholesterol, glucose levels and more. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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MDSS: behind the scenes

An x-ray is displayed at the 86th Medical Support Squadron’s radiology clinic, Ramstein Air Base Germany, Sept. 29, 2016. More than 2,000 x-rays are taken per year at the 86th MDSS. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Tech Sgt. Timothy Jenkins (left), Staff Sgt. Silvia Ruiz (middle), and Staff Sgt. Erick Alvarez, 86th Medical Support Squadron radiology diagnostic imaging technicians, examine an x-ray at Ramstein Air Base Germany, Sept. 29, 2016. After an x-ray is taken, it’s examined before being sent to a radiologist at Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Airman 1st Class Steven Carter, 86th Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory technician, adjusts a microscope at Ramstein Air Base Germany, Sept. 29, 2016.The medical laboratory tests samples for things such as pregnancy, cholesterol, glucose levels and more. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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Staff Sgt. Joshua Moore, 86th Medical Support Squadron pharmacy technician, measures a prescription into a graduated cylinder at Ramstein Air Base Germany, Sept. 29, 2016. Pharmacy technicians ensure that patients get the right prescriptions and education on proper use. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)

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MDSS: behind the scenes

Published Sept. 30, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Airman 1st Class Steven Carter, 86th Medical Support Squadron medical laboratory technician, looks into a microscope at Ramstein Air Base Germany, Sept. 29, 2016. The medical laboratory tests samples for things such as pregnancy, cholesterol, glucose levels and more. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Airman 1st Class Savannah L. Waters)