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Air Education and Training Command

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Copley, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal operations manager, holds down a position during an exercise at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 20, 2023. The EOD flight performs special tasks such as recovering the body of an enemy killed in action during a site exploitation training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)

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Airmen from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight review map coordinates during a land navigation exercise at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 18, 2023. The EOD flight applies special techniques and procedures to lessen or remove the hazards created by the presence of unexploded ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)

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Airmen from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight set up unexploded ordnance detonation at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 18, 2023. The EOD flight applies special techniques and procedures to lessen or remove the hazards created by the presence of unexploded ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Conte, 49th Civil Engineer explosive ordnance disposal training manager, finds a land navigation marker during an exercise at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 20, 2023. The EOD flight applies special techniques and procedures to lessen or remove the hazards created by the presence of unexploded ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)

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An Airman from the 49th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal operations stands guard during an exercise at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 20, 2023. The EOD flight applies special techniques and procedures to lessen or remove the hazards created by the presence of unexploded ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nathan Hollibaugh, left, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal NCO of quality assurance, and U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Patrick Conte, 49th CES EOD training manager, review coordinates on a map during a land navigation exercise at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 18, 2023. The EOD flight applies special techniques and procedures to lessen or remove the hazards created by the presence of unexploded ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Ulysses Rogers, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal NCO training leader, clears a dangerous area for explosives during an exercise at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 20, 2023. The EOD flight performs special tasks such as recovering the body of an enemy killed in action during a site exploitation training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kelsey Smith, 49th Civil Engineer explosive ordnance disposal NCO of equipment, scouts for enemies during an exercise at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 20, 2023. The EOD flight performs special tasks such as recovering the body of an enemy killed in action during a site exploitation training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyler Copley, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal operations manager, clears a dummies body for explosives during an exercise at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 20, 2023. The EOD flight performs special tasks such as recovering the body of an enemy killed in action during a site exploitation training exercise. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Nathan Hollibaugh, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal NCO of quality assurance gets ready for training exercise at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 18, 2023. The EOD flight is trained to disarm and dispose of any explosives that pose a threat to personnel on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)

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U.S. Air Force Jacob Breibarth, 49th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal equipment custodian, prepares for training exercise at Holloman Air Force Base, New Mexico, Sep. 18, 2023. The EOD flight is trained to disarm and dispose of any explosives that pose a threat to personnel on base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari)

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49th EOD conducts field training exercise

Published Sept. 27, 2023
By Airman 1st Class Michelle Ferrari
49th Wing Public Affairs

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