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Tech. Sgts. Christopher Ledgett and Rebekah Virtue, 354th Medical Group, demonstrate how a hand is positioned using an anterior-posterior exposure April 2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. This type of X-ray exposure means it will pass through the patient from front to back. Sergeant Ledgett is the NCO in charge of diagnostic imaging and Sergeant Virtue is the NCO in charge of the pulmonary clinic. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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One of the most common X-rays performed, checking the wrist and hands for arthritis, is performed April 2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. X-rays can be performed faster and with fewer retakes now since a technician can view the image instantly on the computer. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Tech. Sgt. Christopher Ledgett, 354th Medical Group, views a chest X-ray April 2 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The 354th MDG now digitally processes X-rays which can be e-mailed, saving time and money compared to older methods. Sergeant Ledgett is the NCO in charge of diagnostic imaging. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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Published April 7, 2009