Bioenvironmental Airmen keep your head above water

Airman 1st Class Gretta Meixel, 18th Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight technician, tests the fit of a self-contained breathing apparatus during an equipment test at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2022. The 18th BEF is responsible for monitoring water quality, air quality and respiratory protection for the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Bioenvironmental Airmen keep your head above water

Senior Airman Cullen Jones, 18th Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight technician, performs an equipment test on an ADM-300 to detect radiation at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2022. Detection of radioactive materials is part of how the 18th BEF ensures the safety of Airmen and their families. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Bioenvironmental Airmen keep your head above water

Airman 1st Class Tyler De Tata, 18th Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight technician, conducts a water sample chlorine test at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2022. The 18th BEF is responsible for monitoring water quality, air quality and respiratory protection for the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Bioenvironmental Airmen keep your head above water

Airman 1st Class Tyler De Tata, 18th Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight technician, adds a solution to test a water sample’s pH level at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2022. The 18th BEF tests water monthly to ensure safe drinking water for the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Bioenvironmental Airmen keep your head above water

Airman 1st Class Tyler De Tata, 18th Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight technician, collects a water sample to test for bacteria at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2022. The 18th BEF incubates the water sample for 24 hours to determine if there has been a bacterial contamination. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Senior Airman Adam Stoller, 18th Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight technician, tests a water sample at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2022. The 18th BEF uses colorimeters to test pH, chlorine and fluoride levels. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)

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Bioenvironmental Airmen keep your head above water

Published July 21, 2022
By Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer
18th Wing Public Affairs

KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- Airman 1st Class Gretta Meixel, 18th Bioenvironmental Engineering Flight technician, tests the fit of a self-contained breathing apparatus during an equipment test at Kadena Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2022. The 18th BEF is responsible for monitoring water quality, air quality and respiratory protection for the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Tylir Meyer)