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Airman 1st Class Lawrence La Strape watches his rates of breathing on a computer monitor during a fit test at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 3. La Strape was monitored by Airman 1st Class Joseph Flowers, 509th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, who ensured breathing rates were within acceptable ranges. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)(RELEASED)

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Airman 1st Class Lawrence La Strape, 509th Medical Operations Squadron bio environmental engineer, breathes into a M-50 chemical mask during a fit test administered by Airman 1st Class Joseph Flowers, 509th MDOS bioenvironmental engineer, at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 3. Fit tests ensure Airmen are able to breathe normally and are receiving proper amounts of oxygen while wearing their protective mask. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)(RELEASED)

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WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Lawrence La Strape, 509th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineer takes a gas mask fit test at the Bioenvironmental Center Oct. 3, 2012. Airmen of the 509th MDOS ensure the safety of the base by testing the air, water and soil. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heidi Hunt) (Released)

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Master Sgt. Robert Randall, 509th Civil Engineer Squadron, takes a gas mask fit test at the 509th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Center at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 3, 2012. Bioenvironmental not only performs fit tests, but also water samples, noise assessments, air sampling and health risk assessments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heidi Hunt) (Released)

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Staff Sgt. Aimee Stark, 509th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, dawns a respirator and Anti-C Suit before practice testing for radiation at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 3. The respirator and suit prevent the wearer from getting in contact with alpha and most beta rays which pose respiratory hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)(RELEASED)

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Staff Sgt. Aimee Stark, 509th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, covers her body from head to toe during a practice radiation reading at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 3. Stark's protective gear, a respirator and Anti-C Suit, can block alpha and most beta rays. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)(RELEASED)

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Staff Sgt. Aimee Stark, 509th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineer, uses a SAM-940 device during a routine equipment check at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 3, 2012. The Bioenvironmental Flight uses the device to detect radiation sources and different types of isotopes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heidi Hunt) (Released)

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Staff Sgt. Edwin Origel, 509th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, explains how a Hazmat ID works during training at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct 3. The Hazmat ID is used to test suspicious liquids and powers for radiation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)(RELEASED)

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Staff Sgt. Edwin Origel, 509th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineer, uses a HazMatID to tests for unknown substances at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 3, 2012. The HazMatID device is used to identify any powder or liquid substance and can be transported to any location to perform the test. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heidi Hunt) (Released)

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Staff Sgt. Edwin Origel, 509th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineer, reads the results on a HazMatID machine during a equipment check at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 3, 2012. The Bioenvironmental Flight uses the device to distinguish chemicals and check for anything that is deemed suspicious. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heidi Hunt) (Released)

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Staff Sgt. Edwin Origel, 509th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineer, uses a Hazmat ID to see what materials are contained on a dollar bill at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 3. The Hazmat ID is used to test suspicious powers or liquids for radiation.(U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)(RELEASED)

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A list of contaminates from a dollar bill are shown on a hazmat ID during 509th Medical Operations Squadron bioenvironmental engineer training at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 3. The machine is used to test suspicious powers and liquids for radiation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Cody H. Ramirez)(RELEASED)

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Staff Sgt. Edwin Origel, 509th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineer, uses a SAM-940 device during a routine equipment check at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo., Oct. 3, 2012. The Bioenvironmental Flight uses the device to detect radiation sources and different types of isotopes. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heidi Hunt) (Released)

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Staff Sgt. Aimee Stark, 509th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineer, places media mix into incubator Oct. 3, 2012 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Bioenvironmental Engineers test for the absence of coliform bacterial or E-Coli. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heidi Hunt) (Released)

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Staff Sgt. Edwin Origel, 509th Medical Operations Squadron Bioenvironmental Engineer, uses a colorimeter Oct. 3, 2012 at Whiteman Air Force Base, Mo. Bioenvironmental Engineers use the device is used to identify PH and chlorine levels in the base’s drinking water system. (U.S. Air Force photo/Heidi Hunt) (Released)

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Published Oct. 10, 2012

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