Maj. David Ives, 56th Medical Operations Squadron Diagnostic Imaging Flight commander views a chest CT scan. CT scans are used to locate abnormalities in the head, chest and abdomen. (photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel)
The finishing touches are put on a gold crown. (photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel)
Staff Sgt. Katherine Flores, 56th Dental Squadron laboratory craftsman, finishes a crown. Crowns are used to replace a tooth or cover a tooth after a root canal. (photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel)
Staff Sgt. Happy Sanchez, 56th Medical Operations Squadron hematology assistant NCO in charge, trains Airman Dante Collins, a student, on how to assess red blood cells. (photo Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel)
An immunizations backup technician draws sterile water to mix with a vaccine. The 56th Medical Group provides all vaccines necessary for Luke deployers. (photo by Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel)
Taking a photo of a patient's retina is one method of determining the health of the eye. (photo Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel)
Senior Airman Benjamin Lemus, 56th Medical Operations Squadron optometry journeyman, takes a photo of a patient's retina. Retinal photos show the inside of the eye without requiring dilation. (photo Staff Sgt. Christopher Hummel)