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ASAB Midnight Marauders visit EOD

Airman 1st Class Richard Gonzalez, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron force protection, tightens straps on an helmet during a ‘Midnight Marauders’ immersion at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 3, 2020. Midnight Marauders is a senior non-commissioned officer council program that conducts informal visits to various units and work centers throughout the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)
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ASAB Midnight Marauders visit EOD

Senior Airman Nicholas Weichert-Cortes, 386th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron, controls an explosive ordnance disposal robot remotely during a ‘Midnight Marauders’ immersion at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, March 3, 2020. Each Midnight Marauder visit is open to all 386th Air Expeditionary Wing members and serves as an avenue for Airmen to see how each unit contributes to the overall mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum)
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Kuwaiti, U.S. EOD techs conduct joint munitions disposal training

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Harris, 744th Ordnance Company operations sergeant, places C-4 high explosives on to a 155MM insensitive high explosive round before a munitions disposal training at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 30, 2019. C-4’s high cutting ability when detonated makes it the ideal explosive to use in the disposal or controlled detonations of insensitive high explosive rounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Kuwaiti, U.S. EOD techs conduct joint munitions disposal training

U.S., Kuwaiti and British EOD technicians pose for a group photo at the conclusion of munitions disposal training at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 30, 2019. The training was designed for U.S. and Kuwaiti forces to share techniques, synchronize capabilities and build partnerships by sharing knowledge and experience. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Kuwaiti, U.S. EOD techs conduct joint munitions disposal training

U.S. Army and Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense EOD technicians discuss insensitive high explosive munitions detonation techniques before a munitions disposal training at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 30, 2019. The training was designed for U.S. and Kuwaiti forces to share techniques, synchronize capabilities and build partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Kuwaiti, U.S. EOD techs conduct joint munitions disposal training

U.S. Army and Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense EOD technicians discuss insensitive high explosive munitions detonation techniques before a munitions disposal training at the Udari Range, Kuwait Sept. 30, 2019. The training was designed for U.S. and Kuwaiti forces to share techniques, synchronize capabilities and build partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Kuwaiti, U.S. EOD techs conduct joint munitions disposal training

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Harris, 744th Ordnance Company operations sergeant, places C-4 high explosives on to a 155MM insensitive high explosive round before a munitions disposal training at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 30, 2019. C-4’s high cutting ability when detonated makes it the ideal explosive to use in disposal or controlled detonations of insensitive high explosive rounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Kuwaiti, U.S. EOD techs conduct joint munitions disposal training

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Harris, 744th Ordnance Company operations sergeant, demonstrates proper placement of C-4 high explosives on to a 155MM insensitive high explosive round before a munitions disposal training at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 30, 2019. C-4’s high cutting ability when detonated makes it the ideal explosive to use in disposal or controlled detonations of insensitive high explosive rounds. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Kuwaiti, U.S. EOD techs conduct joint munitions disposal training

U.S. Army 1st Sgt. Adam Blunkall, 744th Ordnance Company first sergeant, speaks with Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense EOD technicians before an insensitive munitions disposal training at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 30, 2019. The training was designed for U.S. and Kuwaiti forces to share techniques, synchronize capabilities and build partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Kuwaiti, U.S. EOD techs conduct joint munitions disposal training

An explosive ordnance disposal badge is worn by a Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense EOD technician during an insensitive munitions training at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 26, 2019. The EOD badge is a military badge that recognizes service members as qualified EOD technicians who are specially trained to deal with the construction, deployment, disarmament and disposal of high explosive munitions. EOD technicians worldwide use the same basic badge design with minute design differences. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Kuwaiti, U.S. EOD techs conduct joint munitions disposal training

Blocks of C-4 explosives are laid out before an insensitive munitions disposal training at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 30, 2019. C-4, or Composition C-4, is a common variety of the plastic explosive family known as Composition C. C-4 is composed of explosives, plastic binder and plasticizer to make it malleable, and usually a marker or odorizing taggant. C-4 has a texture similar to modeling clay and can be molded into any desired shape. C-4 is metastable and can be activated by the shock wave from a detonator or blasting cap. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Kuwaiti, U.S. EOD techs conduct joint munitions disposal training

U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Jesse Harris, 744th Ordnance Company operations sergeant, carries a 155MM insensitive high explosive round before a munitions disposal training at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 30, 2019. The training was designed to demonstrate proper insensitive munitions disposal by using C-4 high explosives to properly detonate and consume the 155MM artillery round. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Kuwaiti, U.S. EOD techs conduct joint munitions disposal training

U.S. Army Maj. Darrell Jones, Forensic Exploitation Laboratory Central Command director, meets with Kuwaiti Ministry of Defense EOD technicians before an insensitive munitions disposal training at the Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 30, 2019. The training was designed for U.S. and Kuwaiti forces to share techniques, synchronize capabilities and build partnerships. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Clearing the path, making a bang

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Frank Lopez, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, assigned to Ali Al Salem Air Base, watches a blast during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 25, 2019. EOD technicians train to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats all over the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Clearing the path, making a bang

Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight at Ali Al Salem Air Base, walk away from a blast area during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 25, 2019. During the exercise, Airmen identified explosives and installed igniters, fuses, and blasting caps to high explosives and completed assemblies to simulate leftover munitions before activation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Clearing the path, making a bang

Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight at Ali Al Salem Air Base, walk away from a blast area during a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 25, 2019. During the exercise, Airmen identified explosives and installed igniters, fuses, and blasting caps to high explosives and completed assemblies to simulate leftover munitions before activation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Clearing the path, making a bang

Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight at Ali Al Salem Air Base, swing spin igniter, fuse and blasting cap assemblies before a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 25, 2019. The assemblies are spun to remove coils and straighten the fuses to easily attach to high explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Clearing the path, making a bang

Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight at Ali Al Salem Air Base, cut a fuse cord before a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 25, 2019. The fuse cord is a non-electronic means to detonate explosives. When lit the fuse cord burns slowly until it reaches the blasting cap to set off the explosive charge. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Clearing the path, making a bang

Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight at Ali Al Salem Air Base, prepare an assembly of igniters, fuses and blasting caps before a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 25, 2019. During the exercise, EOD technicians evaluated explosives after a simulated air attack. Once identified, the explosives are marked for detonation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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Clearing the path, making a bang

U.S. Air Force Capt. Nicholas Dejulio, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight commander, and Tech. Sgt. Shane Bridges, 386th ECES explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, punch a hole into a C4 block before a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 25, 2019. EOD technicians punch holes into high explosives to insert blasting caps, which are used to trigger the explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Mozer O. Da Cunha)
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