IPE shop keeps airmen safe

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class David Reddoch, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment technician, tests the fitting of a gas mask to ensure the valves have a proper seal, Feb. 7. In addition to providing serviceable gas masks, IPE technicians have a mission to ensure the base populace is outfitted with serviceable life-saving equipment for training and deployments. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) (Released)

IPE shop keeps airmen safe

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class Jonathan Merry, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment technician, tests the fitting of a gas mask to ensure the valves have a proper seal, Feb. 7. A loose seal could mean the difference between life and death for an Airman under a chemical attack, according to Merry. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) (Released)

IPE shop keeps airmen safe

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sgt. Erica Oesterreicher, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment technician, inspects the service tag on an individual first aid kit, Feb. 7. Part of the inspection process includes making sure items in the inventory are not expired. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) (Released)

IPE shop keeps airmen safe

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Airman 1st Class David Reddoch, 509th Logistics Readiness Squadron individual protective equipment technician, uses a fork lift to pull down chemical gear for an inventory inspection, Feb. 7. Airmen in the IPE shop are responsible for inspecting and maintaining thousands of IPE items in accordance with Air Force regulations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) (Released)

Dental technicians on the grind!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Tech. Sgts. Terina Waiganjo and Teronda Hunter, 509th Medical Operations Squadron dental technicians, verify a patient’s status after an appointment, Feb. 4. X-rays like the one shown help dentists identify current and impending issues with patients’ teeth. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) (Released)

Dental technicians on the grind!

WHITEMAN AIR FORCE BASE, Mo. -- Staff Sgt. Jessica Sykes, 509th Medical Operations Squadron dental technician, pulls records for a future appointment, Feb. 4. Dental technicians are responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of more than 4,000 patient records. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Nick Wilson) (Released)