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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brandon Rickard, 1st Special Operations Medical Group non-commissioned officer in charge of laboratory shipping, checks in a patient at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Feb. 7, 2024. As part of Rickard's operational responsibilities, he oversees the shipping section, collaborates with civilian labs, and conducts diagnostic testing across six departments. The 1st SOMDG laboratory provides essential medical support to all members of Team Hurlburt, including military dependents and retirees, ensuring access to basic healthcare. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alysa Calvarese)