Aug. 30, 2023 Joint-Service EOD Training: Operation Solar Flare U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force, and U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians from across Kuwait completed a large-scale detonation during Operation Solar Flare at Udairi Range, Kuwait, Aug. 24, 2023. Solar Flare is a 5-day, joint-service field training exercise developed and hosted by the 386th
July 25, 2023 Explosive Partnerships with Coalition Demolition A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron conduct a controlled detonation near Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, July 21, 2023. EOD technicians from the 386th ECES frequently work with our coalition partners during demolitions
Dec. 3, 2020 Defenders reinforce IED awareness, response Members assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron participated in an improvised explosive device and unexploded ordnance familiarization course at Ali Al Salem Air Base, Kuwait, Dec. 2, 2020. ESFS leaders partnered with 386th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal
June 25, 2020 MWD and EOD collaborate in joint operations at ASAB Job proficiency is key to staying on top of your game. Even while deployed, military working dogs and their trainers get top-notch experience with explosive ordnance Airmen. Day and night, Airmen from the 386th Expeditionary Security Forces Squadron military working dog flight team up with Explosive
March 31, 2020 K-9, EOD, Fire perform joint training at ASAB Airmen from the ASAB MWD, Fire Department and Explosive Ordnance Disposal units partnered together on base to perform scenarios that provided joint training to stay proficient on installation security.
March 23, 2020 EOD and SFS perform joint Multifunction Airman Training The Multifunction Airman Training consisted of a three day, in-depth scenario based around obstacles that these Airmen could face during their deployments against adversaries. They were able to run through each problem, work through the solution then collaborate with each other on ways to improve.
March 5, 2020 ASAB Midnight Marauders visit EOD 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. Each Midnight Marauder visit is open to all 386th AEW members and serves as an avenue for Airmen to see how each unit
May 18, 2017 386 EOD support munition disposal need SOUTHWEST ASIA – When asked what comes to mind when you think of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal units of the U.S. military, most people might describe a scene from the “The Hurt Locker” movie, the heavy blast suit donned by its members or the state-of-the-art robots they use to disarm improvised