EOD, AF Bomb Squad

Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians set off a controlled explosion during a demonstration at Travis Air Force Base, California, March 15, 2022. Trained to detect, disarm and dispose of explosive threats in extreme environments, EOD technicians serve as the Air Force’s bomb squad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

EOD, AF Bomb Squad

U.S. Air Force Airman1st Class Seth Pare, left, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal apprentice and Staff Sgt. Christopher Waller, 60th CES EOD journeyman set the fuse for a controlled explosion demonstration at Travis Air Force Base, California, March 15, 2022. Trained to detect, disarm and dispose of explosive threats in extreme environments, EOD technicians serve as the Air Force’s bomb squad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

EOD, AF Bomb Squad

U.S. Air Force Col. Corey Simmons, left, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, and members assigned to 60th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight watch Chief Master Sgt. Keith Scott, center right, 60th AMW command chief, operate a bomb disposal robot during a visit to the EOD range at Travis Air Force Base, California, March 15, 2022. Trained to detect, disarm and dispose of explosive threats in extreme environments, EOD technicians serve as the Air Force’s bomb squad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

EOD, AF Bomb Squad

U.S. Air Force Col. Melvin Maxwell, center, 60th Mission Group commander, is assisted by Senior Airman Serena Pedley, left, and SrA Steven Pedley, both 60th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeymen, as he tries on an Explosive Ordnance Disposal blast suit during a visit to the EOD range at Travis Air Force Base, California, March 15, 2022. The personal protection equipment is a heavy suit of body armor designed to withstand the pressure generated by a bomb and any fragments the bomb may produce. Trained to detect, disarm and dispose of explosive threats in extreme environments, EOD technicians serve as the Air Force’s bomb squad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

EOD, AF Bomb Squad

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Serena Pedley, left, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman, assists Col. Corey Simmons, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, as he tries on an EOD blast suit helmet during a visit to the EOD range at Travis Air Force Base, California, March 15, 2022. The helmet is designed to protect against the four main blast threats: overpressure, fragmentation, impact and heat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

EOD, AF Bomb Squad

U.S. Air Force Col. Corey Simmons, right, 60th Air Mobility Wing commander, greets 60th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal members prior to a controlled explosion demonstration at Travis Air Force Base, California, March 15, 2022. Trained to detect, disarm and dispose of explosive threats in extreme environments, EOD technicians serve as the Air Force’s bomb squad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

EOD, AF Bomb Squad

Members assigned to 60th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight and 60th Air Mobility Wing senior leadership participate in a visit to the EOD range at Travis Air Force Base, California, March 15, 2022. Trained to detect, disarm and dispose of explosive threats in extreme environments, EOD technicians serve as the Air Force’s bomb squad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Heide Couch)

EOD, AF Bomb Squad

Published March 24, 2022
60th Air Mobility Wing Public Affairs

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