U.S. Air Force Technical Sgt. Nicole Stickel, 633d Surgical Operations Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge computed tomography, receives a cardiac computed tomography scan at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, Jan. 15, 2025. CT scans are vital for obtaining detailed cross-sectional images, enabling medical teams to diagnose issues such as brain injuries, tumors, or neurological conditions with precision. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Skylar Ellis)