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 2008-11-14 |
EOD troops clear hazards, keep locals safe Staff Sgt. David Barrett (rear) and Staff Sgt. Brenden McAvey, 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineering Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight members, work to set up a detonation site outside the wire at an air base in Southwest Asia. Airmen in the 386th EOD flight have safely cleared almost 1,000 unexploded ordinance devices during their six-month deployment here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Capt. Suzanne VanderWeyst) |
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Master Sgt. Douglas Moore, 18th Civil Engineer
Squadron superintendent of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight,
is one of 16 Airmen featured in the current volume of Portraits in
Courage. (U.S. Air Force photo/Junko Kinjo) |
EOD Airman featured in Portraits by Staff Sgt. Nestor Cruz 11/5/2008 - KADENA AIR BASE, Japan -- A senior NCO from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron is one of 16 Airmen featured in the latest volume of Portraits in Courage, an Air Force Chief of Staff program designed to recognize Airmen for combat-related actions. Imagine a day when improvised explosive devices threaten the lives of your people while enemy fire zips past you, barely missing your life by inches. For some people, this is potentially the worst situation one can be in. But for Master Sgt. Douglas Moore, 18th CES superintendent of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight, it was just a Thursday. The EOD superintendent's Portraits in Courage story recounts an ambush incident in Iraq. While on a deployment to Iraq, Sergeant Moore and his EOD team were traveling in a convoy with an Army Quick Reaction Force on January 11, 2007. Their mission that day was to respond to an IED incident. "We had gone out on an IED call with one of my guys running the team and I was his number two guy," Sergeant Moore recalls. "We were doing remote actions, trying to take care of an IED along one of the routes in Iraq when he had to put on a bomb suit and head down on-site." The IED detonated across the road from Sergeant Moore's team leader at the same time the convoy was ambushed by insurgents. "We were getting shot at with rocket-propelled grenades and small arms fire," said Sergeant Moore. "The Army platoon sergeant we were with was controlling the back half of the convoy and redirecting fire. He gave me the helm up front to deal with actions at the front half of our convoy." Sergeant Moore said he is honored to be recognized in Portraits in Courage, but feels there are those more deserving than he. "I'm really humbled by this recognition, but I don't think I'm any more deserving than anyone else," said Sergeant Moore. "I didn't do anything different than someone else in my position would have done. There are Logistics Readiness Squadron Airmen and Security Forces Airmen doing the same thing every day. We've got so many Airmen from different career fields getting called up and doing things there that are not traditionally their job such as vehicle maintainers riding in gun turrets and protecting convoys." Although Sergeant Moore feels unworthy of any recognition, he recognizes the importance of recognition programs like Portraits in Courage. "I think [recognition programs] are important, because everything people hear coming from Iraq and Afghanistan is negative," the EOD superintendent said. "People hear about injuries and death or issues with the prisons ... all the bad stuff tend to take hold, so people don't really focus on the positive such as the schools we're building or the people we've helped medically. Those stories can be told through Portraits in Courage and it's really good for the American public to hear about those good things we do. It helps reinforce the public view of our military." Sergeant Moore's leadership is very pleased to see their senior NCO in Portraits in Courage. "It's more than just recognizing Sergeant Moore, but about recognizing the entire team he worked with while in Iraq," said Lt. Col. Michael Mendoza, 18th CES commander. "Recognition like this proves the people in our squadron, from our Airmen to our senior NCOs, have so much heart and passion in their jobs. They are always giving their very best in any scenario whether here at home station or deployed and they always do whatever it takes to get the job done." As Sergeant Moore continues to perform his daily duties to the best of his ability, he reminds his fellow Shoguns to accept any pre-deployment training with enthusiasm. "Everybody out there at deployed locations filling in taskings can be put in any situation at any given time," said Sergeant Moore. "We have to be ready at all times. Don't grumble or complain if you have to go to pre-deployment training ... take advantage of it. You never know when you're going to need the training you receive because your life and the lives of others might depend on it." |
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 2008-10-31 |
Arctic Warriors welcomed home ELMENDORF AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Tech. Sgt. Robert Weston shakes the hand with Col. Thomas Bergeson, 3rd Wing commander, after receiving a Bronze Star for his action during a recent deployment at the Arctic Warrior Welcome home luncheon Oct. 31. Sergeant Weston is a member of the 3rd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight here. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Tinese Treadwell) |
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 2008-10-29 |
Anna Kournikova visits Andersen Staff Sgt. Sherri Streu helps Anna Kournikova
put on an explosive ordnance disposal bombsuit at Andersen Air Force
Base, Guam. Her tour was sponsored by the United Service Organizations
to boost morale of servicemembers on Guam. The bombsuit is used by EOD
members to prevent injuries and even death during the disposal of explosive
ordnances. Sergeant Streu is assigned to the 36th Civil Engineer Squadron.
(U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Nichelle Griffiths) |
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 2008-10-24 |
Chief of Staff tours Iraq Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz receives a briefing from Staff Sgt. Mark Gostomski, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, on the operations of the weapons inspection team 4 at Task Force Troy at Camp Victory, Iraq, Oct. 24. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Paul Villanueva II) |
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 2008-10-19 |
UXO disposal Col. Kelly Fletcher, 18th Mission Support Group commander, talks to the EOD team lead over the radio during a UXO disposal operation Oct. 19 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Col. Fletcher, along with members of the 18th Security Forces Squadron and 18th Wing Public Affairs, worked out of the joint command center established by Kadena Town officials to coordinate the operation, which required evacuation of nearby off-base homes and a brief stoppage of traffic on Highway 58, which runs alongside the base. Kadena EOD specialists removed the UXO and destroyed it on the EOD range without incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. John Hutcheson) Col. Kelly Fletcher, 18th Mission Support Group commander, talks to the EOD team lead over the radio during a UXO disposal operation Oct. 19 at Kadena Air Base, Japan. Col. Fletcher, along with members of the 18th Security Forces Squadron and 18th Wing Public Affairs, worked out of the joint command center established by Kadena Town officials to coordinate the operation, which required evacuation of nearby off-base homes and a brief stoppage of traffic on Highway 58, which runs alongside the base. Kadena EOD specialists removed the UXO and destroyed it on the EOD range without incident. (U.S. Air Force photo/Maj. John Hutcheson) |
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 2008-10-19 |
UXO disposal Senior Airman Tristan Persico, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialist, removes dirt from the area surrounding a UXO at Kadena Air Base, Japan Oct. 19, 2008. The 18th Wing partnered with local government agencies to successfully remove the UXO while ensuring the safety of local citizens. EOD specialists safely destroyed the munition on the EOD range in the Kadena Munitions Storage Area. The 35-pound World War II-era rocket warheard was discovered near the base fence line during construction activities on Aug. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amanda Grabiec) |
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 2008-10-19 |
UXO disposal Staff Sgt. Jason Weimer, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialist, prepares a specialized bomb containment vessel to remove a UXO at Kadena Air Base Oct. 19, 2008. The 18th Wing partnered with local government agencies to successfully remove the UXO while ensuring the safety of local citizens. EOD specialists safely destroyed the munition on the EOD range in the Kadena Munitions Storage Area. The 35-pound World War II-era rocket warheard was discovered near the base fence line during construction activities on Aug. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amanda Grabiec) |
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 2008-10-19 |
UXO disposal Senior Airman Tristan Persico (left) and Staff Sgt. Jason Weimer (right), 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists, brush away dirt from a UXO at Kadena Air Base, Japan Oct. 19, 2008. The 18th Wing partnered with local government agencies to successfully remove the UXO while ensuring the safety of local citizens. EOD specialists safely destroyed the munition on the EOD range in the Kadena Munitions Storage Area. The 35-pound World War II-era rocket warheard was discovered near the base fence line during construction activities on Aug. 6. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Amanda Grabiec) |
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 2008-10-15 |
UXO disposal An American-made 5-inch High Velocity Aircraft Rocket warhead from World War II was found Aug. 6 during construction activities at Kadena Air Base, Japan. The munition will be removed Oct. 19 by 18th Wing Explosive Ordnance personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo) |
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 2008-10-04 |
Air Show KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Members of the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal team, demonstrate the explosive ordinance disposal bomb suit during the 2008 Gunsan Air Show here, Oct. 4. The City of Gunsan, 8th Fighter Wing and Republic of Korea Air Forces' 38th Fighter Group hosted the first ever partnership Air Show in Gunsan, Oct. 4-5. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Gustavo Gonzalez) |
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 2008-09-17 |
TRICRAB '08 ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam - Staff Sgt. Jonathon Young, 36th Mobility Response Squadron, explosive ordnance disposal specialist, removes a simulated suicide bombers shirt at TRICRAB '08. The 24-hour multinational, joint-service explosive ordnances disposal exercise held Sept. 14-18. Teams representing the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy, Royal Australian Air Force and Royal Australian Navy set up tents on a simulated forward operating base at Andersen South with perimeter and site security by the U.S. Army National Guard Guam. The joint-forces conducted scenarios on Andersen South, Northwest Field and Naval Base Guam. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nichelle Griffiths) |
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 2008-09-15 |
Air Force EOD embeds with Army Units Staff Sergeant Angela “O” Olguin and Senior Airman Joshua Brum, 506th Air Expeditionary Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight technicians, discuss the disposal of insurgent weapons and ordnance Sept. 15. Both Airmen are forward deployed to FOB McHenry where they are embedded with soldiers of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division. Both Airmen are also deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston) |
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 2008-09-15 |
Air Force EOD embeds with Army Units Staff Sergeant Angela Olguin, 506th Air Expeditionary Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight journeyman, inspects explosive remnants local Iraqi policeman brought to FOB McHenry Sept. 15. Sergeant Olguin is one of six 506th EOD Airmen forward deployed to FOB McHenry where they are embedded with soldiers of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division. She is deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and calls Cortez, Colo., home. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston) |
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 2008-09-15 |
Air Force EOD embeds with Army units KIRKUK REGIONAL AIR BASE, Iraq – A controlled detonation at FOB McHenry by members of the 506th Air Expeditionary Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight destroys insurgent ordnance Sept 15. Six 506th EOD Airmen are embedded with soldiers of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division at FOB McHenry where they perform route clearance duties. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston) |
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 2008-09-15 |
Air Force EOD embeds with Army units KIRKUK REGIONAL AIR BASE, Iraq – Senior Airman Joshua Brum, 506th Air Expeditionary Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight journeyman, prepares to dispose of insurgent ordnance Sept 15. Airman Brum is one of six EOD Airmen forward deployed to FOB McHenry where they are embedded with soldiers of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division. He is deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and calls Las Vegas, Nev., home. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston) |
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 2008-09-15 |
Air Force EOD embeds with Army units KIRKUK REGIONAL AIR BASE, Iraq – Senior Airman Jason Howes, 506th Air Expeditionary Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight journeyman, prepares to dispose of insurgent ordnance Sept 15. Airman Howes is one of six EOD Airmen forward deployed to FOB McHenry where they are embedded with soldiers of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division. He is deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and calls Jupiter, Fla., home. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston) |
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 2008-09-14 |
Air Force EOD embeds with Army units KIRKUK REGIONAL AIR BASE, Iraq – 506th Air Expeditionary Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight members Senior Airman Aaron Skelton, Tech. Sgt. Stephen Ray Hunter Jr. and Senior Airman Joshua Brum, run a function check on a TALON robot Sept 14. The teams use the robot to recon and disable roadside bombs. Six Kirkuk RAB EOD Airmen are forward deployed to FOB McHenry where they are embedded with soldiers of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston) |
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 2008-09-14 |
Air Force EOD embeds with Army units KIRKUK REGIONAL AIR BASE, Iraq – A controlled detonation at FOB McHenry by members of the 506th Air Expeditionary Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight destroys insurgent ordnance Sept 15. Six 506th EOD Airmen are embedded with soldiers of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division at FOB McHenry where they perform route clearance duties. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston) |
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 2008-09-14 |
Ready to Roll Senior Airman Aaron Skelton, 506th Air Expeditionary Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight journeyman, loads his equipment into a Joint EOD Rapid Response Vehicle (JERRV) Sept. 14. Airman Skelton is one of six 506th EOD Airmen forward deployed to FOB McHenry where they are embedded with soldiers of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division for route clearing duties. Airman Skelton He is deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and calls Citrus Springs, Fla., home. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston) |
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 2008-09-14 |
Ready to Roll Senior Airman Aaron Skelton, 506th Air Expeditionary Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight journeyman, secures a M240 machine gun in the turret of a Joint EOD Rapid Response Vehicle (JERRV) Sept. 14. Airman Skelton is one of six 506th EOD Airmen forward deployed to FOB McHenry where they are embedded with soldiers of the Army’s 10th Mountain Division for route clearing duties. He is deployed from Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., and calls Citrus Springs, Fla., home. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeff Walston) |
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 2008-09-13 |
Wounded warrior brings positive message Staff Sgt. Matthew Slaydon speaks to the crowd during the Air Force Ball held at Kadena Sept. 13. Slaydon was hit by an improvised explosive device during his third tour in Iraq in 2007, losing his left arm and his eyesight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Chad Warren) |
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 2008-09-11 |
Lt. Gen Wood talks with Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award winner Staff Sgt. Dennis R. Guay, an explosive ordnance disposal craftsman with 8th Civil Engineer Squadron briefs Lt. Gen. Stephen Wood, 7th Air Force commander, on EOD capabilities here Sept 11. Staff Sgt. Guay is the Pacific Air Forces nominee for the Lance P. Sijan Leadership Award. (US Air Force photo by Senior Airman Angela Ruiz) |
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 2008-08-21 |
Iceman Team dedicates facility to lost comrade A memorial dedication ceremony in honor of Master Sgt. Brad Clemmons, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight, was held Aug. 21. Sergeant Clemmon's family, friends and co-workers attended the building dedication ceremony to honor his ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder) |
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 2008-08-21 |
The ultimate sacrifice At Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, a new explosive ordnance building was dedicated Aug. 21 to Master Sgt. Brad Clemmons. In addition to the dedication, a memorial stands in the building to remember this EOD Airman who died in Iraq Aug. 21, 2006. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder) |
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 2008-08-21 |
Fallen EOD Airman dedication ceremony Mrs. Rebecca Clemmons and Brig. Gen. Mark Graper, 354th Fighter Wing commander, take a moment of silence and reflection as they look at Master Sgt. Brad Clemmon's, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight, memorial Aug. 21, 2008, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Sergeant Clemmons family, friends and co-workers attended the building dedication ceremony to honor his ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder) (Released) |
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 2008-08-21 |
Fallen EOD Airman dedication ceremony Brig. Gen. Mark Graper, 354th Fighter Wing commander, speaks during a memorial dedication ceremony in honor of Master Sgt. Brad Clemmons, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight, Aug. 21, 2008, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Sergeant Clemmon's family, friends and co-workers attended the building dedication ceremony to honor his ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder) (Released) |
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 2008-08-21 |
Fallen EOD Airman dedication ceremony Mrs. Rebecca Clemmons holds daughter, Isabelle, during Master Sgt. Brad Clemmons, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight, memorial dedication ceremony in his honor Aug. 21, 2008, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Sergeant Clemmon's family, friends and co-workers attended the building dedication ceremony to honor his ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder) (Released) |
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 2008-08-21 |
Fallen EOD Airman dedication ceremony Fellow Airmen of the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight pay their respects during Master Sgt. Brad Clemmon's memorial dedication ceremony Aug. 21, 2008, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Sergeant Clemmon's family, friends and co-workers attended the building dedication ceremony to honor his ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder) (Released) |
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 2008-08-21 |
Fallen EOD Airman dedication ceremony A purple heart, bronze star and Iraqi campaign medals are placed at the front of the boots on Master Sgt. Brad Clemmons, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight, memorial Aug. 21, at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Sergeant Clemmons family, friends and co-workers attended the building dedication ceremony to honor his ultimate sacrifice. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder) |
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 2008-08-20 |
Airmen receive Sijan leadership award Vice Chief of Staff of the Air Force Gen. Duncan J. McNabb presents the Lance P. Sijan Air Force Leadership Award to Tech. Sgt. Joshua D. King in a ceremony Aug. 20 at the Pentagon. Sergeant King is an explosive ordnance disposal team leader with the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho. The Sijan Award recognizes Airmen who demonstrated outstanding leadership while assigned to an organization at the wing level or below. (U.S. Air Force photo/Andy Morataya) |
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 2008-07-24 |
Handle with care An F6A robot, used by explosive ordnance disposal Airmen with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, retrieves a suspicious package at the base post office during a base-wide exercise July 24. The robot is equipped with several television cameras for remote viewing and a dexterous arm for hazardous tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha Croley) |
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 2008-07-24 |
Handle with care Airman Matthew Morris and Tech. Sgt. Jared Worstell (in bomb suit), explosive ordnance disposal Airmen with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, prepare to use an F6A robot to remove a suspicious package from the base post office during a base-wide exercise July 24. The robot is equipped with several television cameras for remote viewing and a dexterous arm for hazardous tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha Croley) |
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 2008-07-24 |
Handle with care An F6A robot, used by explosive ordnance disposal Airmen with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, prepares to remove a suspicious package at the base post office during a base-wide exercise July 24. The robot is equipped with several television cameras for remote viewing and a dexterous arm for hazardous tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha Croley) |
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 2008-07-24 |
Handle with care Airman Matthew Morris (left) and Tech. Sgt. Jared Worstell, explosive ordnance disposal Airmen with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, prepare an F6A robot July 24 to remove a suspicious package at the base post office during a base-wide exercise. The robot is equipped with several television cameras for remote viewing and a dexterous arm for hazardous tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha Croley) |
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 2008-07-24 |
Handle with care Airman Matthew Morris, an explosive ordnance disposal apprentice for the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, guides an F6A robot as it prepares to remove a suspicious package at the base post office July 24 during a base-wide exercise. The robot is equipped with several television cameras for remote viewing and a dexterous arm for hazardous tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha Croley) |
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 2008-07-24 |
Handle with care An F6A robot, used by explosive ordnance disposal Airmen with the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron at Osan Air Base, South Korea, prepares to remove a suspicious package at the base post office during a base wide exercise July 24. The robot is equipped with several television cameras for remote viewing and a dexterous arm for hazardous tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha Croley) |
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 2008-07-24 |
Handle with care Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen use an F6A
robot to handle suspicious packages. During a base-wide exercise July
24 at Osan Air Base, South Korea, EOD specialists with the 51st Civil
Engineer Squadron responded to a "suspicious package" alert
at the base post office and brought out the F6A. The robot is equipped
with several television cameras for remote viewing and a dexterous arm
for hazardous tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Lakisha Croley) |
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EOD flights take out 'things that make you go boom' by Tech. Sgt. Amanda Callahan 7/14/2008 - SATHER AIR BASE, Iraq (AFPN) -- Improvised explosive devices account for more than 40 percent of all U.S. servicemember deaths, but a small group of professional Airmen make the roads of Baghdad a little safer by taking out any IED, explosively formed penetrator or unexploded ordnance that gets in their way. The 447th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron's explosive ordnance disposal flights play a very important role in mitigating the threats and have for years. Capt. Kyle Kruger, the Alpha Flight commander here, said that EOD professionals love it here because they get to do their job, keep everyone safe. "Currently, we support about 1,200 square kilometers in the (Multi-National Division-Center) area," said Captain Kruger, who is deployed from Minot Air Force Base, N.D. "We (also) have two teams that support the airfield at all times." Those teams respond to any unexploded ordnance found on base or around the airfield, respond to calls from the vehicle search area and perform post-blast actions after indirect or direct fire attacks. Six teams perform missions in and around Baghdad. Two of those teams work out of Sather Air Base, and the other four teams are located at forward operating bases around Baghdad. The Airmen in Bravo Flight support the Army's 4th Brigade Combat Team at FOB Loyalty. They are in a unique position, not only as a unit geographically separated from their parent squadron, but also as the first Air Force EOD team at the FOB. "Unlike the other (Air Force) EOD flights in Iraq, we do not have an airfield or air base support mission," said Capt. Scott Stanford, Bravo Flight commander, who is deployed from McGuire AFB, N.J. "We are strictly supporting the brigade. All the other Iraq EOD flights support both an outside-the-wire mission and an on-base airfield mission." Although in different locations, the EOD flights perform the same basic jobs in supporting Operation Iraqi Freedom in Baghdad. "We do a lot of route clearance missions," said Staff Sgt. Jordan Bishopp, who is deployed to the 447th ECES' Bravo Flight from Kirtland AFB, N.M. "Basically, we go out with the engineers trying to find IEDs so we can take care of them so they don't hit patrols going out. We also have our typical response to any IED found in our area of operations. When the patrols are out, they call us, and we do our best to neutralize it." Location is key to disarming the enemy. "We've got a pretty large area around Baghdad, and in order to get weapons from outside Baghdad into Baghdad, they (the weapons) go through a lot of areas surrounding Baghdad," Captain Kruger said. "So we help support by going out and clearing roads and finding caches that people are probably trying to smuggle into Baghdad. We take those caches and blow them up, so they can't be used by the enemy." The job of an EOD professional doesn't stop when the explosion is done. They concentrate their efforts on finding more information to help intelligence agencies stop the terrorists before they get a chance to plant another IED or EFP. "Everything that's new in the country or new trends in IEDs starts in this (area of operation)," Sergeant Bishopp said. "Intelligence gathering is really important for us. Any intelligence we gather is going to help out the rest of the country. It starts here first, and it'll just migrate if they (terrorists) find out it works. Gathering intelligence and new tactics, techniques and procedures used by the enemy are really important." For Airmen whose jobs rely on terrorist activity, the recent reduction in violence has given them a chance to rest up. EOD technicians stay heavily involved with keeping roads safe for Soldiers and Airmen and still respond to unexploded ordnance calls, but luckily, they don't do it as much as they did a year ago. "It's been really slow lately because of the cease-fire with the Mahdi Army and Muqtada al-Sadr," said Sergeant Bishopp. "Before that, it was pretty busy." Alpha Flight only gets about a quarter of the response calls today as it received a year ago, but Alpha Flight's Airmen haven't forgotten why they're here. "I love my job," said Senior Master Sgt. Pervis King, EOD Alpha Flight superintendent, deployed from Langley AFB, Va. "I get to blow things up. I couldn't ask for more." |
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 2008-07-08 |
All Wet Airmen from the 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight jump into the pool for water skills training at Joint Base Balad, Iraq, July 8. Performing the training in full uniform replicates what the circumstances could be during water operations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter) |
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 2008-07-08 |
All Wet Senior Airman Justin Bavery treads water to ensure proficiency in watery terrains here July 8. Airman Bavery is a 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician at Joint Base Balad, Iraq. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter) |
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 2008-07-08 |
All Wet Tech. Sgt. Gerald Davis treads water during water skills training Joint Base Balad, Iraq, July 8. His ability to function in water is essential to the success of water operations. Sergeant Davis is a 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter) |
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 2008-07-08 |
All Wet Senior Airman Jasmine Nakayama and Master Sgt. Justin Alonzo listen to instruction before treading water for five minutes Joint Base Balad, Iraq, July 8. The training was to ensure personnel are capable of handling various water terrains. Airman Nakayama and Sergeant Alonzo are 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter) |
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 2008-07-07 |
Ready to blow it up Before placing explosive charges around the wings, Staff Sgt. Joshua Langdon climbs through the top hatch of a C-130 Hercules in Baghdad, Iraq, July 7. He is from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group's Explosive Ordnance Disposal team. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Allen) |
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 2008-07-07 |
Operation Iraqi freedom Senior Airman Anthony DeMarino, left, and Senior Master Sgt. Pervis King from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group's explosive Ordnance disposal team place a string of C-4 explosive around the wings of a C-130 Hercules aircraft that are designed to divide the plane into smaller sections so it can be moved July 7 in Baghdad, Iraq. The C-130 made an emergency landing in a field north of the Baghdad International Airport shortly after take-off on June 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Allen) |
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 2008-07-07 |
Operation Iraqi freedom Senior Master Sgt. Pervis King, left, and Staff Sgt. Joshua Langdon from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group's Explosive ordnance disposal team inspect explosive charges placed around the wings of the of a C-130 Hercules aircraft that are designed to divide the plane into smaller sections so it can be moved July 7 in Baghdad, Iraq. The C-130 made an emergency landing in a field north of the Baghdad International Airport shortly after take-off on June 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Allen) |
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 2008-07-07 |
Operation Iraqi freedom Senior Master Sgt. Pervis King from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group's explosive ordnance disposal team climbs through the top hatch of a C-130 Hercules aircraft before placing explosive charges around the wings of the plane July 7 in Baghdad, Iraq. The team is using a series of controlled detonations designed to divide the airplane into smaller pieces so it can be moved. The C-130 made an emergency landing in a field north of the Baghdad International Airport shortly after take-off on June 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Allen) |
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 2008-07-07 |
Operation Iraqi freedom Maintenance and explosive ordnance disposal personnel from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group prepare to place explosive charges on the wings of a C-130 Hercules aircraft that are designed to divide the plane into smaller sections so it can be moved July 7 in Baghdad, Iraq. The C-130 made an emergency landing in a field north of the Baghdad International Airport shortly after take-off on June 27. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Allen) |
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 2008-07-07 |
Operation Iraqi freedom An explosive ordnance disposal team from the 447th Air Expeditionary Group detonates explosives attached to the wings of a C-130 Hercules aircraft in Iraq July 7. The aircraft was disabled after it made an emergency landing last month, and the Airmen are using a series of controlled detonations to divide the aircraft into smaller pieces so it can be moved. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jeffrey Allen) |
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 2008-06-20 |
Americans, Australians go out with a bang Australian army ammunition technician Warrant Officer Class Two Neil Snape (from left to right), Senior Master Sgt. Russell Corner and Senior Airman Charles Howell help move 40 millimeter high explosive dual purpose rifle grenades for disposal in preparation for a controlled detonation June 20 at an explosive ordnance disposal range in Southwest Asia. The joint detonation also provided an opportunity for the U.S. and coalition forces to enhance their relations while learning some of the slight differences in operating procedures. Sergeant Corner and Airman Howell are from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon) |
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 2008-06-20 |
Americans, Australians go out with a bang Australian army ammunition technicians and members from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight lay down plastic explosive over munitions during a controlled detonation June 20 at an EOD range in Southwest Asia. The joint detonation also provided an opportunity for the coalition forces to enhance relations while learning some of the slight differences in operating procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon) |
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 2008-06-20 |
Americans, Australians go out with a bang Senior Airman Charles Howell prepares a light anti-armor weapon rocket for disposal prior to a controlled detonation with coalition forces June 20 at an explosive ordnance disposal range in Southwest Asia. The joint detonation also provided an opportunity for the U.S. and coalition forces to enhance their relations while learning some of the slight differences in operating procedures. Airman Howell is assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon) |
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 2008-06-20 |
Americans, Australians go out with a bang Senior Airman Charles Howell (front center) looks over the munitions that are about to be destroyed while other Airmen and Australian army ammunition technicians prepare light anti-armor weapon rockets for disposal prior to a controlled detonation June 20 at an explosive ordnance disposal range in Southwest Asia. The joint detonation also provided an opportunity for the U.S. and coalition forces to enhance their relations while learning some of the slight differences in operating procedures. Airman Howell is assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon) |
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 2008-06-20 |
Americans, Australians go out with a bang Members from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight and Australian army ammunition technicians prepare light anti-armor weapon rockets for disposal in prior to a controlled detonation June 20 at an EOD range in Southwest Asia. The controlled detonation is destroying unserviceable munitions. The joint detonation also provided an opportunity for the U.S. and coalition forces to enhance their relations while learning some of the slight differences in operating procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon) |
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 2008-06-20 |
Americans, Australians go out with a bang Senior Airman Charles Howell lays down plastic explosive over munitions in preparation for a controlled detonation with coalition forces June 20 at an explosive ordnance disposal range in Southwest Asia. The joint detonation also provided an opportunity for the U.S. and coalition forces to enhance their relations while learning some of the slight differences in operating procedures. Airman Howell is assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon) |
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 2008-06-20 |
Americans, Australians go out with a bang A fireball rises into the sky during a controlled detonation performed by coalition forces from the Air Force's 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and the Australian army June 20 at an explosive ordnance disposal range in Southwest Asia. The joint detonation also provided an opportunity for the U.S. and coalition forces to enhance their relations while learning some of the slight differences in operating procedures. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon) |
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 2008-06-07 |
EOD facility at Hickam named in honor of fallen Airman Family, friends and fellow servicemembers pay respect during a dedication ceremony in memory of Senior Airman William Newman June 7 at the 15th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance facility at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. The tribute was in honor of Airmen Newman for giving his life to protect the people of Iraq and the lives of the Soldiers and Airmen operating with him on his last mission June 7, 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo) |
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 2008-06-07 |
EOD facility at Hickam named in honor of fallen Airman 1st Lt. Edward Porter addresses family, friends and fellow servicemembers during the dedication ceremony for Senior Airman William Newman June 7 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. Airman Newman was assigned to a three-man team clearing improvised explosives devices when he lost his life June 7, 2007. Lieutenant Porter is assigned to the 15th Civil Engineer Squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo) |
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 2008-06-07 |
EOD facility at Hickam named in honor of fallen Airman Senior Airman William Newman's wife, Soyong, and his father, Matt Newman, unveil a plaque at the 15th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance facility June 7 at Hickam Air Force Base, Hawaii. Airman Newman was assigned to a three-man team clearing improvised explosives devices when he lost his life June 7, 2007. (U.S. Air Force photo) |
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 2008-05-24 |
Coalition forces, local government thwart IED in Panjshir Tech. Sgt. Jay Tomten (left) 755th Air Expeditionary Group Explosive Ordinance Disposal team leader and Staff Sgt. Jason Snow 755th Air Expeditionary Group robot operator prepare to send a PACBOT to a incident site. Two 107mm rockets on a timer were found to be aimed at a coalition FOB that was found by a local farmer who contacted authorities. Sergeant Tomten is deployed from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD flight Holloman Air Force Base N.M. and Sergeant Snow is deployed from the 1st CES EOD flight Langley AFB, Va. (U.S. Air Force photo/Master Sgt. Demetrius Lester) |
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 2008-05-24 |
Coalition forces, local government thwart IED in Panjshir
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 2008-04-09 |
Responders ready for real deal Airman 1st Class Jessica Ogilbee (left) and Senior Master Sgt. Russell Corner examine a simulated unidentified explosive ordnance during a battle drill April 9 at a Southwest Asian air base. Base members continually test the combat readiness and response capabilities of the Airmen in the wing. Airman Ogilbee and Sergeant Corner are assigned to the the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Patrick Dixon) |
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 2008-03-26 |
Picking up ordnance debris Master Sgt. Curtis Keel uncovers ordnance debris as Tech. Sgt. Maria Adams observes March 26 at Ali Base, Iraq. Explosive ordnance disposal team members and augmentees scoured 159 acres of unexploded ordnance fields picking up debris and marking un-removable items for detonation. The Airmen are members of the 407th Air Expeditionary Group. Sergeant Keel is a EOD member deployed from Kirtland Air Force Base, N.M. and Sergeant Adams is a supply craftsman deployed from Spangdahlem AB, Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Johnson) |
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 2008-03-26 |
Picking up ordnance debris Staff Sgt. Molly Whitehurst places C4 on hazardous ordnance items to be detonated March 26 at Ali Base, Iraq. An explosive ordnance disposal team scoured 159 acres of unexploded ordnance fields picking up debris and marking un-removable items for detonation. Sergeant Whitehurst is the 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team chief and is deployed from Kadena Air Base, Japan. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Johnson) |
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Picking up ordnance debris An explosive ordnance disposal team walks across 159 acres of unexploded ordnance fields March 26 at Ali Base, Iraq. The 407th Air Expeditionary Group Airmen picked up debris and flagged un-removable unexploded ordnance for detonation. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Johnson) |
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 2008-03-26 |
UXOs rise from depths
Two detonations erupt when a team of explosive ordnance disposal Airmen use C4 on two piles of unexploded ordnance March 26 at Ali Base, Iraq. The team of 12, including 407th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron EOD members and augmentee Airmen, searched 159 acres of fields the previous day to remove all UXOs from the fields. (U.S. Air Force photo /Tech. Sgt. Sabrina Johnson) |
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 2008-03-13 |
Blast off Staff Sgt. Jason Kreider calls into the command post to report a controlled detonation March 13 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Unexploded ordnances that have been collected from indirect fire attacks must be blown up to prevent them from reentering opposing forces' hands. Sergeant Kreider is a 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician deployed from Fort Dix, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter) |
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2008-03-13 |
Blast off Staff Sgt. Jason Kreider raises a red flag March 13 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The flag signifies that the ordnance range has become active and that personnel should keep out. Sergeant Kreider is a 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician deployed from Fort Dix, N.J. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter) |
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 2008-03-13 |
Blast off Senior Airman Stephen Holifield places C-4, an explosive substance, on top of unexploded ordnances to create a controlled detonation March 13 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Unexploded ordnances that have been collected from indirect fire attacks must be blown up to prevent them from reentering opposing forces' hands. Airman Holifield is a 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician deployed from Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter) |
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2008-03-13 |
Blast off Airman 1st Class Brian Dunnagan stands by as a controlled detonation is successfully completed March 13 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. Unexploded ordnances are collected and destroyed during controlled detonations to prevent them from reentering opposing forces' hands. Airman Dunnagan is a 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician deployed from Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter) |
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 2008-03-13 |
Blast off Senior Airman Patrick Heltne places a blasting cap into C-4, an explosive substance, March 13 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The blasting cap, which is attached to shock tubing, is used to initiate unexploded ordnance detonations from a safe distance. Airman Heltne is a 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician deployed from Ellsworth, S.D. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter) |
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 2008-03-13 |
Blast off Airman 1st Class Brian Dunnagan rolls out shock tubing March 13 at Balad Air Base, Iraq. The tubing is connected to unexploded ordnances and used to initiate the blast from a safe distance. Airman Dunnagan is a 332nd Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician deployed from Hurlburt Field, Fla. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Julianne Showalter) |
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 2008-03-10 |
Army shows off Apache at Kunsan Chief Warrant Officer 3rd Class Pat Nager, a standardization instructor pilot with Charlie Company, 42nd Aviation Battalion, from Camp Humphreys, South Korea, answers questions about the AH64D Apache helicopter posed by explosive ordnance disposal Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron March 10 at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea. Army aviators brought the helicopter to Kunsan to inform Airmen about the aircraft and the Army's current mission in South Korea. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darcie Ibidapo) |
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 2008-03-10 |
Army shows off Apache at Kunsan Explosive ordnance disposal Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, check one of the weapons on an AH64D Apache helicopter during a static display of the aircraft March 10. Army aviators brought the helicopter to Kunsan to inform Airmen about the aircraft and the Army's current mission in South Korea. The helicopter belongs to Charlie Company, 42nd Aviation Battalion, at Camp Humphreys (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Darcie Ibidapo) |
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 2008-03-04 |
EOD train on safe explosive procedures Along with a loud boom, five pounds of C4 plastic explosives detonate a practice unexploded ordnance (UXO) March 4, 2008 at Eielson Air Force Base. The detonation was a training exercise to demonstrate the proper and safe procedures for detonating UXO's. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric T. Sheler) |
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 2008-03-04 |
EOD train on safe explosive procedures Airman 1st Class Dallas Roll unwinds firing wire in preparation for a controlled explosion March 4, 2008 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The wire connects the firing mechanism to the explosive charges for detonation from a safe distance. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric T. Sheler) |
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 2008-02-28 |
Shogun - Kadena spouses tour base Sly Hallmani, wife of Lt. Col. Wesley Hallman, 18 Operation Support Squadron commander, dons the helmet of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team suit as part of the 'Shogun Look' demonstrations for spouses of military members Feb. 28. The Shogun Look Program is meant to give spouses of commanders, chiefs, and other senior leaders a closer look at the various missions units perform so they can pass on the knowledge to other spouses in their respective units. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Jeremy McGuffin) |
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 2008-02-21 |
EOD train on safe explosive procedures Tech. Sgt. John Moore (center) explains blast damage details to Airmen 1st Class Matthew Leatherman and Dallas Roll after a practice unexploded Ordnance (UXO) was detonated by five pounds of C4 plastic explosive Feb. 21, 2008 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The detonation provided training to demonstrate the proper and safe procedures for detonating UXO's. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric T. Sheler) |
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 2008-02-21 |
EOD train on safe explosive procedures Members of the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal unit inspect a practice unexploded ordnance (UXO) for blast damage after it was detonated by five pounds of C4 plastic explosive Feb. 21, 2008 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The detonation was a training exercise to demonstrate the proper and safe procedures for detonating UXO's. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric T. Sheler) |
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 2008-02-21 |
EOD train on safe explosive procedures (From left to right) Explosive ordnance apprentices Airmen 1st Class Dallas Roll, Matthew Leatherman and Nikolas Cox place plastic explosive C4 into shape charge containers prior to explosive ordnance training Feb. 21, 2008 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The charge containers hold the shape of the C4, which determines the direction of an explosion. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric T. Sheler) |
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 2008-02-21 |
EOD train on safe explosive procedures Airmna inspect an electric blasting machine for any deficiencies prior to explosive ordnance (EO) training Feb. 21, 2008 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The blasting machine is an electronic firing system power source used to detonate explosives from a safe distance. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Eric T. Sheler) |
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 2008-02-21 |
EOD train on safe explosive procedures (From left to right) Tech. Sgts. Billy Swartzel, John Hough and Staff Sgt. Ryan Tennyson receive a safety briefing prior to explosive ordnance (EO) training Feb. 21, 2008 at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The safety briefing provides essential information and safety procedures on the types of explosives detonated during the EO training. (U.S Air Force photo by Staff Sgt Eric T. Sheler) |
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 2008-02-21 |
EOD response to an IED EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Staff Sgt. Christopher Adams and Senior Airman Steven Harris analyze X-ray results of a suspected improvised explosive device checking the explosive power it contains on Feb. 21, in Fairbanks. The 354th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight responded to a call from a state trooper that confiscated a suspected IED and ammunition from a local in Fairbanks. Eielson EOD is the only unit in central Alaska with explosive ordnance disposal capabilities. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder) |
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 2008-02-21 |
EOD response to an IED EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Staff Sgt. Christopher Adams explains the results of a suspected improvised explosive device X-ray which was a normal blasting cap wrapped in tissue paper and electrical tape on Feb. 21, in Fairbanks. The 354th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal shop responded to a call from a state trooper that confiscated a suspected IED and ammunition from a local in Fairbanks. Eielson EOD is the only unit in central Alaska with explosive ordnance disposal capabilities. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder) |
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 2008-02-21 |
EOD response to an IED EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Staff Sgt. Christopher Adams setups an X-ray device to scan a suspected improvised explosive device, checking the explosive power it contains Feb. 21, in Fairbanks. The 354th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight responded to a call from a state trooper that confiscated a suspected IED and ammunition from a local in Fairbanks. Eielson EOD is the only unit in central Alaska with explosive ordnance disposal capabilities. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder) |
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 2008-02-21 |
EOD response to an IED EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska -- Staff Sgt. Christopher Adams and Senior Airman Steven Harris X-ray a suspected improvised explosive device, checking the explosive power it contains Feb. 21, in Fairbanks. The 354th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight responded to a call from a state trooper that confiscated a suspected IED and ammunition from a local civilian in Fairbanks. Eielson EOD is the only unit in central Alaska with explosive ordnance disposal capabilities. (U.S. Air Force Photo/Airman 1st Class Jonathan Snyder) |
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 2008-02-11 |
Shogun-Exercise IED Staff Sgt. Bryan Berky, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, defuses a simulated improvised explosive device during local operational readiness exercise Beverly High 08-4 at Kadena Air Base, Feb. 11, 2008. The 18th Wing conducted the exercise from Feb. 10 to 15 to test Airmen's ability to respond in contingency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason Edwards) |
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 2008-02-11 |
Shogun-Exercise IED Staff Sgt. Bryan Berky, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Unit, defuses a simulated improvised explosive device during local operational readiness exercise Beverly High 08-4 at Kadena Air Base, Feb. 11, 2008. The 18th Wing conducted the exercise from Feb. 10 to 15 to test Airmen's ability to respond in contingency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Jason Edwards) |
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 2008-02-02 |
Air Force team aids ANP with UXO disposal Senior Airman Sarah Burrill carries unexploded ordnance to load onto a joint explosive ordnance rapid response vehicle here Feb. 2. Airman Burrill is a member of the explosive ordnance disposal team that removed and destroyed UXOs gathered by the Kohistan II Afghanistan National Police. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. James Law) |
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 2008-01-18 |
U.S. Air Force, Australian EOD have a blast Airman 1st Class Jessica Ogilbee handles ammunition set to be destroyed during a controlled detonation Jan. 18 at an explosive ordnance disposal range in Southwest Asia. The controlled detonation was done in conjunction with coalition forces from the Australian Army Force Level Logistic Asset unit to destroy unserviceable munitions. Airman Ogilbee is with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Patrick Dixon) |
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 2008-01-18 |
U.S. Air Force, Australian EOD have a blast A fire ball rises into the sky during a controlled detonation performed by coalition forces from the Air Force's 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron and the Australian Army Force Level Logistic Asset unit Jan. 18 at an explosive ordnance disposal range in Southwest Asia. The controlled detonation is used to destroy unserviceable munitions. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Patrick Dixon) |
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 2008-01-18 |
U.S. Air Force, Australian EOD have a blast Senior Airman Charles Howell (left) and Australian Army Cpl. Nathan Sandow lay down P-4 explosive material over ammunition for a controlled detonation Jan. 18 in the Southwest Asia. Controlled detonations are done at an explosive ordnance disposal range to destroy unserviceable munitions. Airman Howell is with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight and Corporal Sandow is with the Australian Army Force Level Logistic Asset unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Patrick Dixon) |
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 2008-01-18 |
U.S. Air Force, Australian EOD have a blast Senior Airman Charles Howell handles ammunition that is set to be destroyed during a controlled detonation with coalition forces from the Australian Army Force Level Logistic Asset Jan. 18 at an explosive ordnance disposal range in Southwest Asia. The controlled detonation is used to destroy unserviceable munitions. Airman Howell is with the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Patrick Dixon) |
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 2008-01-18 |
U.S. Air Force, Australian EOD have a blast Australian Army Lance Cpls. John Bamford (left) and Natalie Pinoer place ammunition in burn bins to be destroyed during a controlled detonation Jan. 18 in Southwest Asia. The Australians worked with U.S. Air Force members from the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight to destroy unserviceable munitions. The corporals are with the Australian Army Force Level Logistic Asset unit. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Patrick Dixon) |
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 2008-01-12 |
Yellowcard rocks servicemembers in Southwest Asia Senior Master Sgt. Russell Corner and Senior Airman Charles Howell suit-up Sean Mackin during a Jan. 12 tour of a Southwest Asia air base. Mr. Mackin is a vocalist and violinist for the Yellowcard band. The tour was a way for the band to say thank you to American servicemembers on their five-day United Service Organizations' tour. Sergeant Corner and Airman Howell are assigned to the 386th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Patrick Dixon) |
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 2008-01-10 |
Shogun-BH 08-3 Senior Master Sgt. Jerry Shelton, 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Unit, evacuates the 18th Wing Command Post following a simulated missile attack during Local Operational Readiness Exercise Beverly High 08-3 at Kadena Air Base, Japan, Jan. 10, 2007. The 18th Wing conducted the exercise from Jan. 7 to 11 to test the wing's ability to respond in contingency situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Tech. Sgt. Dave DeRemer) |
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 2008-01-08 |
Wounded Warrior: Air Force family helps Purple Heart recipient, wife Del Lipa, a prosthetist with Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, fits Staff Sgt. Matthew Slaydon with a prosthetic arm in January. Sergeant Slaydon's left arm was amputated above the elbow after a terrorist's bomb exploded while the EOD technician was trying to clear an area in Iraq Oct. 24, 2007. (Courtesy photo) |
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2008-01-08 |
99th and 57th Wings pass out stripes to exceptional performers Newly promoted Master Sgt. James H. Ruth, a 99th
Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal operator, receives
his official promotion from the 99th Air Base Wing commander, Col. Michael
Bartley, as part of the Air Force’s Stripes for Exceptional Performer
promotion program. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Scottie McCord)
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