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  • Explosive readiness: Cold weather training ensures EOD preparedness

    If an EOD technician performs at a level less than perfect, it can result in dire consequences. The importance of training cannot be stressed enough due to the unforgiving nature of the field. 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) EOD flight members recently hosted the HABU Exercise with EOD

  • U.S., ROK combine for CBRN and EOD training

    Republic of Korea Army Soldiers Cpl. Jung Yoon Pil, Staff Sgt. Kim Hyung Seop, and Sgt. Lee Do Yoon, 51st Infantry Division Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Support Unit members, respond to a CBRN threat during a combined forces training at Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 24, 2023. This

  • EOD Flight Protects Alaska

    Members of the 673d Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight recently responded to a potential unexploded ordnance at Dutch Harbor, Alaska, June 30, 2023.

  • EOD hosts IED training

    The 18th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight conducted a training event to hone their skills in responding to wartime Improvised Explosive Devices at Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26-27, 2021. The exercise simulated a deployed jungle environment, with an emphasis on conducting

  • Range day showcases Wild Weasel mission

    Members of Team Misawa attended the annual Range Day event hosted by the 35th Operations Group at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 9, 2020.

  • EOD Airmen maintain readiness

    The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight conducted routine land mine detection training at Kunsan Air Base, April 28. EOD technicians perform explosive ordnance disposal operations by locating, identifying, disarming and disposing of a wide range of hazards to include

  • Misawa EOD team trains to save lives

    “Initial success or total failure” is the motto fueling explosive ordnance disposal Airmen to accept nothing less than perfection in and out of uniform.The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight’s mission is to clear hazards by locating, identifying and neutralizing

  • U.S. and ROKAF EOD train to increase interoperability

    8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians provided training and demonstrated techniques for the Republic of Korea Air Force EOD team at Kunsan Air Base, ROK, Nov. 7, 2016. ROKAF and U.S. Airmen work together to integrate operations more effectively in order to deter

  • RED HORSE completes Silver Flag EOD training facility

    Rapid Engineer Deployed Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) Airmen from across the U.S. Air Force deployed to Guam for five months to construct a new Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) warehouse at Northwest Field.

  • Explosive threats no match for Osan EOD

    Whether a faulty 9 mm pistol round or a pipe bomb meant to cause harm, there is one shop that holds the responsibility of disarming and disposing of these dangerous objects. With their extensive and rigorous training, the Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal