LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. -- Every mission starts with a healthy force. Through bioenvironmental engineering, U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paige Clauss, 19th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of bioenvironmental engineering, helps to identify, evaluate, and mitigate workplace hazards ranging from radiation and noise to chemical and biological threats, ensuring Airmen and their families remain healthy both on base and in deployed environments.
U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Paige Clauss, 19th Operational Medical Readiness Squadron noncommissioned officer in charge of bioenvironmental engineering, checks for radiation in the air at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 23, 2026. Bioenvironmental health specialists evaluate workplace air quality to ensure personnel are protected from occupational health hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Justin Todd)