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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A member of the Kuwaiti Army speaks with U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Posey, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, while working with explosives within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. The collaboration between U.S. Airmen and the Kuwaiti Army involved joint training and knowledge exchange, enhancing interoperability, strengthening trust, and reinforcing the bond between partner nations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Elijah Youngblood, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, takes off his gloves after working with explosive ordnance within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. Youngblood aided in the controlled demolition of expired and unneeded ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Posey, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, speaks with a member of the Kuwaiti Army explaining how they are conducting a controlled demolition within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. The presence of partner nations during explosive disposal operations allows communication and collaboration, strengthening lasting bonds between allies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Eric Posey, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, walks a member of the Kuwaiti Army through the process of controlled explosive demolition within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. The controlled demolition used a newly acquired range, a product of months of collaboration with host nation leadership. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

Smoke and fire billow into the air after a controlled detonation within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. The 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight conducted the detonation to safely dispose of expired and unneeded ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen help place explosive ordnance inside a berm in preparation of routine disposal of old ordnance within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. The demolition, conducted by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight, allowed the safe disposal of expired and unneeded ordnance. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Hoffrichter, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, stands on the side of a berm in preparation of a routine disposal of old ordnance within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. Controlled demolitions allow the safe and efficient disposal of expired or unneeded munitions and ordnance, and allow EOD technicians to train for real world threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Francisco Gonzalez-Ramirez, 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation specialist, carries a box of ordnance to a berm within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. Gonzalez-Ramirez helped set up the site for a controlled demolition conducted by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A group of U.S. Air Force Airmen wait to be handed a box of ordnance to be demolished within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. The Airmen carried the ordnance to berms for safe and efficient disposal by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A U.S. Air Force M-ATV drives in a convoy to an explosive demolition range within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. The range was recently acquired after months of coordination with the host nation and was being used for the controlled demolition of expired and surplus munitions and ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation flight drop off a front loader within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. Airmen used the front loader to fill in a crater left by the controlled detonation of expired ordnance by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A front loader is prepared to be dropped off by U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron ground transportation flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 5, 2025. Airmen used the front loader to fill in a crater left by the controlled detonation of expired ordnance by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Hoffrichter, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, looks on as a front loader digs a berm within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Berms guide explosive energy upward instead of outward, preventing unintended damage and safety risks around the controlled explosion. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A front loader digs sand out of a berm in preparation of routine disposal of old ordnance by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Berms help manage the fragmentation radius of explosive devices, reducing the risk to personnel, structures, and equipment in the vicinity. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A piece of a destroyed mortar round sits in the sand as a front loader digs a berm in preparation of routine disposal of old ordnance by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Berms provide a stable and secure location for placing demolition charges, ensuring predictable blast patterns and minimizing safety hazards. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A front loader dumps sand as it digs a berm in preparation of routine disposal of old ordnance by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. EOD technicians build berms to create a controlled environment where they can safely detonate explosives without endangering surrounding areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A front loader dumps sand while digging a berm in preparation for routine disposal of old ordnance by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Properly designed berms improve overall range safety, ensuring controlled and predictable detonation effects in both training and real-world disposal missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

A front loader digs a berm out of sand in preparation for routine disposal of old ordnance by the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Berms are created to help control the spread of hazardous materials, such as explosive residue or chemical contaminants, keeping them within a designated area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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EOD demolition day brings together host nation, 386th ECES, ELRS

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. William Hoffrichter, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, watches a front loader dig a trench in preparation of routine disposal of old ordnance within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 4, 2025. Technicians build berms to contain blast effects and protect personnel and equipment during explosive demolition operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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386th AEW Financial Management flight makes money moves

A cash counter machine flips through U.S. currency bills during a cash count conducted by the 386th Air Expeditionary Wing financial management flight within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility, Feb. 25, 2025. On top of managing physical currency, finance teams process pay adjustments and entitlements, ensuring service members receive their correct compensation while deployed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Julian Atkins)
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