An unoccupied eagle’s nest remains undisturbed near an unexploded Word War II-era ordinance disposal site at the Pueblo of Acoma, New Mexico, May 20, 2026. Airmen assigned to the 377th Explosive Ordinance Disposal team coordinated with New Mexico State Police Explosive Ordinance Disposal personnel, environmental specialists, New Mexico Fish and Wildlife officials, and Pueblo of Acoma representatives to safely dispose of the unexploded ordinance while protecting local wildlife habitats and minimizing environmental impact. The operations highlighted Kirtland Air Force Base’s continued commitment to environmental stewardship and responsible mission execution. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Donnell Schroeter)
| Date Taken: | 05.20.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 05.27.2026 12:57 |
| Photo ID: | 9709913 |
| VIRIN: | 260520-F-BX440-1123 |
| Resolution: | 1911x1271 |
| Size: | 747.11 KB |
| Location: | KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, NEW MEXICO, US |
| Web Views: | 16 |
| Downloads: | 2 |
This work, Kirtland EOD partners with Pueblo of Acoma to clear WWII-era ordnance, by SrA Donnell Schroeter, identified by DVIDS, must comply with the restrictions shown on https://www.dvidshub.net/about/copyright.