Radiologic technologist course students U.S. Army Pfc. Alexander Olson, assigned to the 264th Medical Battalion, U.S. Navy Petty Officer 3rd Class Giles Nazir, assigned to the Navy Medicine Training Support Command, and U.S. Army Pfc. Taaj Sandler, assigned to the 264th Medical Battalion, operate imaging equipment during the patient positioning training for the course at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, March 17, 2026. The radiology technology course prepares students to operate digital X-ray equipment and assist with specialized imaging procedures in field and hospital environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zelideth Rodriguez)

U.S. Army Spc. Savanna Leeper, a student assigned to the 264th Medical Battalion, writes measurement notes as Pvt. Jayden Lopez, a student also assigned to the 264th Medical Battalion, positions a simulated patient during the patient positioning portion of radiologic technologist course at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, March 16, 2026. Proper positioning techniques were practiced by the students to ensure accuracy and patient safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zelideth Rodriguez)

Radiologic technologist students analyze an X-ray image with their instructor, evaluating positioning and image quality during the patient positioning portion of the course at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, March 16, 2026. Radiologic technologist training helps students develop the technical skills needed to produce accurate diagnostic images and support patient care in clinical settings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zelideth Rodriguez)

U.S. Army radiologic technologist student uses a caliper to locate the midcoronal plane during the patient positioning training for the course at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, March 16, 2026. The caliper is used to support accurate diagnostic imaging and enhance patient safety. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zelideth Rodriguez)

A U.S. Army radiologic technologist student inspects the alignment of a simulated patient during the patient positioning portion of the course at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, March 16, 2026. Inspecting and aligning the laser helps students develop precision in patient positioning and good habits that carry over to clinical and field settings. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zelideth Rodriguez)

U.S. Army Spc. Collin Driggs and Pfc. Brisette Chayse, students assigned to the 264th Medical Battalion, ensure laser guides are properly oriented during the patient positioning portion of the radiologic technologist course at the Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, March 16, 2026. The radiologic technologist course prepares students to exercise judgment and accept responsibility in performing diagnostic procedures in a clinical setting. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zelideth Rodriguez)

U.S. Army Pfc. Kyla Ezzell, a student assigned to the 264th Medical Battalion, uses a goniometer during the patient positioning portion of the radiologic technologist course at Medical Education and Training Campus on Joint Base San Antonio-Fort Sam Houston, Texas, March 16, 2026. A goniometer is used to measure joint angles accurately and reinforce proper patient positioning techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Zelideth Rodriguez)