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Countering the threat of IEDs

MAIN OPERATING BASE LEATHERNECK, Afghanistan -- An Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician from the 466th EOD Flight, Operating Location-Delta, trains for a mission using a specialized metal detector that can find material underground that may be used in an Improvised Explosive Device. The mission of the Airmen of OL-D is primarily focused on countering the IED threat, destroying enemy caches and munitions stockpiles, and responding to threats of indirect fire. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tyler Placie)

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