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    EOD Technicians Conduct Nighttime Over-the-Beach Clearance [Image 8 of 23]

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    Two military personnel are silhouetted against a twilight sky while conducting what appears to be a mine-detection or route-clearance operation. The foreground figure is using a handheld metal detector or mine probe while wearing full combat kit including a large rucksack and head-mounted night-vision device. A second similarly equipped figure is visible in the background, suggesting a coordinated sweep operation.

    UNITED STATES

    09.02.2026

    Photo by Petty Officer 2nd Class August Clawson      

    Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group One

    Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technicians with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 9 clear a beach for explosive hazards during a drill at a training location in San Diego, Sep. 1, 2026. EODMU-1, a subordinate command of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group ONE (EODGRU-1), operates as part of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force, providing skilled, capable, and deployable maritime EOD and Navy Diver forces around the globe to support a range of operations. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class August Clawson)

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    Date Taken: 09.02.2026
    Date Posted: 09.02.2026 13:30
    Photo ID: 9906328
    VIRIN: 260902-N-VX022-4014
    Resolution: 4150x2334
    Size: 3.98 MB
    Location: US
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