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    Range is hot | EOD Marines test their ability to disable and dispose of explosives [Image 9 of 12]

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    A military personnel member, wearing USMC (United States Marine Corps) digital camouflage uniform, is being fitted with an EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) or bomb disposal helmet. Another person's hands are visible adjusting the chin strap or securing the helmet. The setting appears to be an outdoor training environment with foliage visible in the background.

    CAMP FUJI, SHIZUOKA, JAPAN

    09.05.2018

    Photo by Lance Cpl. Armando Elizalde 

    3rd Marine Logistics Group

    Sgt. Scott N. Schaller is assisted with fastening the helmet of his bomb suit Sept. 5, 2018 at Camp Fuji, Japan. Schaller uses the Explosive Ordnance Disposal bomb suit as protection while he inspects an improvised explosive device. EOD Company Marines validated proficiency and prepared for worldwide mission deployment in support of III Marine Expeditionary Force by testing their ability to disable and dispose of explosives. Schaller, a native of Easton, Pennsylvania, is an EOD technician with EOD Company, 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Armando Elizalde)

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    Date Taken: 09.05.2018
    Date Posted: 09.10.2018 05:22
    Photo ID: 4711843
    VIRIN: 180905-M-TP103-1010
    Resolution: 5760x3840
    Size: 10.95 MB
    Location: CAMP FUJI, SHIZUOKA, JP
    Hometown: EASTON, PENNSYLVANIA, US
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