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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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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, unpack ignition sources before a rapid airfield damage repair exercise at Udari Range, Kuwait, Sept. 25, 2019. Igniters are used as a pyrotechnic device to light the fuse to detonate the 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, unpack fuse cords 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

Senior Airman Zachary Virdin, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, assigned to Ali Al Salem Air Base, exits a vehicle before 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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EOD sticking together to protect others

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mike Kealty, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight EOD team member, insulates and isolates a blasting cap during proficiency training at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2019. EOD Airmen are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats all over the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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EOD sticking together to protect others

A F6A Andros robot maneuvers stairs during proficiency training at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2019. Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians have a mission with nine capacities: aircraft systems and conventional munitions; counter-improvised explosive device; weapons of mass destruction; nuclear weapons; unexploded ordnance recovery operations; range clearance; defense support to civil authorities; irregular warfare and special operations support; and very important persons protective support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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EOD sticking together to protect others

380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians participate in proficiency training at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2019. EOD Airmen are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats all over the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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EOD sticking together to protect others

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mike Kealty, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight EOD team member, sets up a disruptor during proficiency training at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2019. EOD Airmen have the capability to locate, identify, disarm, neutralize, recover, and dispose of hazardous explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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EOD sticking together to protect others

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jeff Quick, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight EOD team leader, supervises Staff Sgt. Mike Kealty, 380th ECES EOD flight EOD team member, during proficiency training at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2019. EOD Airmen serve as a member of base emergency response team and provide the ability to detect, monitor, evaluate, and decontaminate explosive, radioactive, chemical, or biological ordnance hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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EOD sticking together to protect others

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mike Kealty, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight EOD member, carries a grid aim system during proficiency training at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2019. EOD Airmen have the capability to locate, identify, disarm, neutralize, recover, and dispose of hazardous explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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EOD sticking together to protect others

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Zachary Pennington, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight EOD team member assists Staff Sgt. Mike Kealty, 380 ECES EOD team member, during proficiency training at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2019. EOD Airmen serve as a member of base emergency response team and provide the ability to detect, monitor, evaluate, and decontaminate explosive, radioactive, chemical, or biological ordnance hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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EOD sticking together to protect others

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Mike Kealty, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight EOD member, dons a bomb suit helmet during proficiency training at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2019. EOD Airmen serve as a member of base emergency response team and provide the ability to detect, monitor, evaluate, and decontaminate explosive, radioactive, chemical, or biological ordnance hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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EOD sticking together to protect others

A F6A Andros robot maneuvers past three mine-resistant, ambush-protected all-terrain vehicles, also known as M-ATVs, during proficiency training at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2019. EOD Airmen are required to train for 24 hours a week to stay efficient in their craft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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EOD sticking together to protect others

U.S. Air Force Capt. Wes Gray, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight commander, monitors a F6A Andros robot during proficiency training at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates, Feb. 12, 2019. EOD Airmen are required to train for 24 hours a week to stay efficient in their craft. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mya M. Crosby)
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Senior Airman Zach Pennington, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal team member, operates the robot while Staff Sgt. Mike Kealty, 380th ECES EOD team member, provides an additional set of eyes during a joint training event Jan. 15, 2019 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. This training allowed different squadron to train simultaneously on various areas while improving their joint operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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Senior Airman Zach Pennington, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal team member, operates the robot while Tech. Sgt. Rich Castillo, 380th ECES EOD Team leader conducts a risk assessment during the a joint training event Jan. 15, 2019 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The EOD members trained on operating their robot and operational procedures while the Fire Department trained and certified members on plotting and cordoning off the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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190115-F-LI951-099

The 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal flight send in their robot to evaluate an area during a joint training event Jan. 15, 2019 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The EOD members trained on operating their robot and operational procedures while the Fire Department trained and certified members on plotting and cordoning off the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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190115-F-LI951-074

Staff Sgt. David Bafaro, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, calls in the results of his search with MWD Simon during a joint training event Jan. 15, 2019 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The MWD team was tested on observing and locating a training aid, their K-9’s explosive detection capability, and the handler’s ability to communicate the situation to EOD and Fire Department members when they arrive on scene. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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190115-F-LI951-046

Staff Sgt. David Bafaro, 380th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog handler, performs a search of an area with MWD Simon during a joint training event Jan. 15, 2019 at Al Dhafra Air Base, United Arab Emirates. The 380th ESFS MWD team conducted a small-scale training event with 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal and Fire Department. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Darnell T. Cannady)
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EOD team aces VBIED response exercise

Tech. Sgt. Michael Case, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive, ordnance, and disposal (EOD) team member, diffuses simulated unexploded ordnance found in a mock vehicle borne improvised explosive device (VBIED), during a VBIED response training exercise Dec. 18, 2018, at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar. Training participants utilized an F6A robotic platform, the bomb suit, and other specific tools to disrupt a VBIED during the exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Hubenthal)
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