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    An EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) technician in multicam camouflage uniform is crouched in an excavated pit examining a collection of unearthed ordnance items. The technician is wearing tactical gloves and appears to be cataloging or assessing multiple cylindrical munitions laid out on the soil. The patch on the uniform clearly identifies the individual as an EOD specialist.

    BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AFGHANISTAN

    03.14.2012

    Photo by Tech. Sgt. Denoris Mickle 

    United States Air Forces Central           

    U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician Tech. Sgt. Steven Heffernan from the 158th Civil Engineering Squadron, Vermont Air National Guard prepares to conduct a controlled detonation of unexploded ordnance, March 14, 2012. Heffernan is deployed to the 966th Air Expeditionary Squadron EOD flight who supports Combined Joint Task Force Paladin. EOD members are experts in chemical, biological, incendiary, radiological and nuclear materials and devices. The unit helps ensure freedom of operations in a deployed environment by applying special procedures to totally remove hazards created by unexploded ordnance and improvised explosive devices.

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    Date Taken: 03.14.2012
    Date Posted: 03.26.2012 10:39
    Photo ID: 548190
    VIRIN: 120314-F-NW323-080
    Resolution: 3088x2116
    Size: 5.14 MB
    Location: BAGRAM AIR FIELD, AF
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    An EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) technician in multicam camouflage uniform is crouched in an excavated pit examining a collection of unearthed ordnance items. The technician is wearing tactical gloves and appears to be cataloging or assessing multiple cylindrical munitions laid out on the soil. The patch on the uniform clearly identifies the individual as an EOD specialist.
    A U.S. Army EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) technician is crouched down examining what appear to be corroded/deteriorated munitions or ordnance items on sandy ground. The soldier is wearing full multicam combat uniform with EOD designation patch, protective eyewear, helmet with radio antenna, and tactical gear. The setting appears to be an arid, outdoor environment consistent with a Middle Eastern or similar deployment location.
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    A wide, arid landscape showing active ground disturbance or construction work on a flat plain, with snow-capped mountains visible in the background. The foreground features muddy terrain with tire tracks, a water puddle, and excavated areas. A large military or construction vehicle is visible on a dirt road in the middle distance, alongside several low structures.
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