U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Danielle Smith, left, 18th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron flight and operational medical technician, and Master Sgt. Honorata Fernandez, right, 8th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron independent duty medical technician, wait for the last few patients of the day at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Aug. 31, 2021. Working as COVID-19 testers is a four-month-long special duty that takes medical technicians away from their current job but plays a vital role in keeping Kadena members safe. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Anna Nolte)