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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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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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379 AEW holds 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Brig. Gen. Daniel Tulley, 379th Air Expeditionary Wing commander, provides remarks during the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Sept. 11, 2019. During his speech, he reminded everyone that we cannot forget the individuals lost on 9/11 or their loved ones. He stated, their sacrifice has guided the actions of Team Al Udeid. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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379 AEW holds 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

379th Air Expeditionary Wing honor guardsmen, lower the flag during the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Sept. 11, 2019. The ceremony was held to honor the 2,977 lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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379 AEW holds 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Staff Sgt. Alicia Parks, 379th Expeditionary Medical Group non-commissioned officer in-charge patient administration, sings the National Anthem during the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Sept. 11, 2019. The ceremony was held to honor the lives lost during the Sept. 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The attacks took the lives of 2,977 innocent people at the World Trade Center, Shanksville, Penn., and the Pentagon. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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379 AEW holds 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Airmen from the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing, salute during National Anthem at the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony on Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Sept. 11, 2019. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and coalition partners attended the event to honor and remember the victims of the attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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379 AEW holds 9/11 Memorial Ceremony

Senior Airman Giuseppe Santillo, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron firefighter, rings a bell to honor the lives lost during the 9/11 Memorial Ceremony at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Sept. 11, 2019. Ringing the bell symbolizes death in the line of duty. The “Four Fives” tradition, also referred to as the “5-5-5-5” code, was adopted from New York firefighters and has been used in firehouses since 1865. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Welding in progress

Staff Sgt. Edgardo Marin, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology craftsman, welds a part of a cruise missile cart for a joint partner unit at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Sept. 5, 2019. The 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Group is a true total force team comprised of Airmen and aircraft that generate combat airpower that sustains a regional presence by helping generate over 3,300 sorties. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Welding in progress

Staff Sgt. Edgardo Marin, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology craftsman, uses a welding torch complete a cruise missile cart at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Sept. 5, 2019. The metal technology shop performs maintenance work with welding and fabrication to keep the aircraft in flight and repair equipment for all the units on the installation as well as Qatari Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Welding in progress

Tech. Sgt. Kevin Rocha, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology section lead, places a piece of quarter inch metal in a power shear at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Sept. 5, 2019. The metals technology section repairs approximately 48 items a month. Providing support to keep the mission moving forward by helping generate over 3,300 sorties with 14,000 hours per year in support of operations throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility and in support of Joint Task Force-Horn of Africa. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Welding in progress

Tech. Sgt. Kevin Rocha, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology section lead, puts up a sign warning Airmen that welding is about to occur at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Sept. 5, 2019. This section of the 379th EMXS works with all the units on the installation as well as Qatari Air Force, providing assistance in welding and fabrication that delivers airpower by executing the air and space tasking order as directed by Headquarters U.S. Air Forces Central Command. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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Welding in progress

Tech. Sgt. Kevin Rocha, 379th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aircraft metals technology section lead, uses a water jet cutter to make an Air Force birthday sign at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar, on Sept. 5, 2019. With the U.S. Air Force celebrating 72 years as an organization, the 379th Air Expeditionary Wing continues to support the mission by flying 18 percent of daily air tasking order sorties which is thanks to having the maintenance squadron providing support. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Ashley L. Gardner)
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