EOD blows IED training out of the park

Photo By Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert | U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Yung Kim, 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician, uses a range finder during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2022. The range finder enables members to measure the distance between themselves and an improvised explosive device. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert)  

KUNSAN AIR BASE, BUSAN GWANG'YEOGSI [PUSAN-KWANGYOKSHI], SOUTH KOREA

09.13.2022

Story by Staff Sgt. Sadie Colbert 

8th Fighter Wing

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- The 8th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team responded to a simulated vehicle-borne improvised explosive device during a training event at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Sept. 12, 2022.

After being notified of the VBIED, the EOD unit set up a cordon to keep personnel at a safe distance as they disarmed the simulated threat.

The training event ensures personnel can be ready to employ their capabilities at a moment’s notice if a bomb threat occurs, keeping installation assets safe and allowing the Wolf Pack to continue operations.

• Date Taken: 09.13.2022
• Date Posted: 09.13.2022 20:10
• Story ID: 429252
• Location: KUNSAN AIR BASE, BUSAN GWANG'YEOGSI [PUSAN-KWANGYOKSHI], KR