Explosive Ordnance Disposal Collection

U. S. Navy diver uses an AN / PQS 2A handheld sonar device while training in the Red Sea
July 8, 2010 - U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician uses an AN/PQS 2A handheld sonar device during training in the Red Sea

U. S. soldiers detonate a test explosion in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq
January 5, 2006 - U.S. soldiers detonate a test explosion at range ASP4 in Ad Diwaniyah, Iraq

Talon remote-controlled robot investigates an improvised explosive device
Naval Support Activity, Bahrain, March 6, 2012 - A Talon remote-controlled robot investigates a simulated improvised explosive device during an emergency response training event

Soldiers place TNT charges in the cockpit of a Polish Mi-24 helicopter
September 18, 2008 - Kazakhstani Explosive Ordnance Disposal soldiers place TNT charges in the cockpit of a Polish Mi-24 Hind assault helicopter on Forward Operating Base Delta, Iraq

Explosive ordnance disposal technician investigates an IED
Naval Support Activity, Bahrain, March 6, 2012 - Senior Chief Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician investigates a simulated improvised explosive device during an emergency response training event

An EOD member places an x-ray machine near an Improvised Explosive Device
Sana, Yemen, December 18, 2005 - A Yemen Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) team member places an x-ray machine near an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during a training scenario

A Talon 3B robot recovering a stick of dynamite and other explosive devices in Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain, June 14, 2005 - The Talon 3B robot recovers a stick of dynamite and other explosive devices at the a Bahrain training range

A Foster-Miller Talon MK II ordnance disposal robot
China Lake, California, November 15, 2006 - A Foster-Miller Talon MK II ordnance disposal robot prepares to unearth a simulated improvised explosive device

A remote controlled vehicle used to inspect improvised explosive devices

Cougar armored fighting vehicles in Iraq
May 18, 2011 - Iraqi army soldiers search for Improvised Explosive Devices (IED) during a training exercise conducted by U.S

Unexploded ordnance ready for detonation
Bagram Air Base, Afghanistan - Unexploded ordnance destroyed by explosive ordnance disposal airmen, included everything from small arms, aircraft ammunitions and rockets, to Howitzer casings

Explosive Ordnance Disposal robot used to safely inspect unsafe situations
East Baghdad, Iraq, May 10, 2006 - U.S. Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal direct a robot used to safely inspect ordnance and situations unsafe for EOD tech personnel

The Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal Rapid Response Vehicle navigates over rough terrain
Camp Morell, Kuwait, May 9, 2008 - The Joint Explosive Ordnance Disposal Rapid Response Vehicle (JERRV) navigates over rough terrain

A U. S. Marine tries running in a bomb suit
Kunduz, Afghanistan - A U.S. Marine tries running in a German Army EOD blast suit

Andros F6-A remote ordnance neutralization system
January 19, 2012 - Andros F6-A remote ordnance neutralization system, retrieves an improvised explosive device during training at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal logo is painted on an old vehicle door at one of the ranges at Ali Air Base, Iraq

Retractable arm of Talon 3B Robot disconnecting the wiring of a simulated claymore
Manama, Bahrain, June 14, 2005 - The retractable arm of the Talon 3B Robot reaches out to disconnect the wiring of a simulated claymore mine during a training mission at a Bahrain training range

A technician dressed in a EOD-8 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Suit
U.S. Navy Hull Maintenance Technician, in his EOD-8 Explosive Ordnance Disposal Suit, inspects the remaining High Explosive material from a disrupted Improvised Explosive Device (IED)

A soldier fires a rocket-propelled grenade launcher
U.S. Navy EOD soldier fires a HE fragmentation round from the RPG-7 rocket-propelled grenade launcher in a wadi near Kunduz, Afghanistan

Soldiers dressed in bomb suits examine a suspicious package
August 19, 2011 - U.S. soldier (green bomb suit) and a Kyrgyz Republic soldier, X-ray a suspicious package during a bilateral information exchange scenario at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan

The tEODor heavy-duty bomb disposal robot
German Army explosive ordnance disposal team demonstrates the capabilities of the tEODor heavy-duty EOD robot at a U.S. manned camp in Northern Afghanistan

Sailors jump out of a C2-A Greyhound
San Diego, California, February 11, 2014 - Sailors assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training, jump out of a C2-A Greyhound to maintain jump qualifications

Aircrewman assists in hoisting a member into an MH-60S Sea Hawk
Arabian Sea, August 29, 2013 - Naval Aircrewman assists in hoisting a Explosive Ordnance Disposal member into an MH-60S Sea Hawk helicopter during a casting and recovery exercise

Scattered artillery assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) in Al Faw, Iraq
Al Faw, Iraq, October 19, 2003 a Marines assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technical and Expeditionary Strike Group One (ESG-1)

A memorial dedicated to an Airman who lost his life in Iraq
August 21, 2008 - At Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, a new explosive ordnance building was dedicated to an Airman. In addition to the dedication

Soldiers fire a Russian RPK Kalashnikov Light Machine Gun
U.S. Navy EOD soldiers fire a Russian 7.62x39mm RPK Kalashnikov Light Machine Gun on the firing range in Kunduz, Afghanistan

Soldier dressed in bomb suit inpecting a simulated improvised explosive device
May 18, 2016 - An Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician inspects a simulated Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during Exercise Tricrab at Naval Base Guam

Cougar Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle adorned in holiday lights
Cougar Mine Resistant Ambush Protected Vehicle (MRAP) is adorned in holiday lights parked in front of EOD Iraq

A technician from a Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit holding equipment
Camp Lemonnier, Djibouti - A technician from a Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit brings his equipment into a training facility during a live exercise

The Andros F6-A robot
July 24, 2008 - The Andros F6-A robot. The robot is equipped with several television cameras for remote viewing and a dexterous arm for hazardous tasks

A munitions disposal explosion in Kuwait
Camp Buehring, Kuwait, December 14, 2011 - Explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians assist the Army EOD Team with munitions disposal during demolition operations supervisor training as part of

A Talon 3B robot unit climbing a flight of stairs during a training mission in Bahrain
Manama, Bahrain, June 14, 2005 - The Talon 3B robot unit climbs a flight of stairs looking for explosives during a training mission at a Bahrain training range

A MRAP vehicle disassembles an improvised explosive device
May 18, 2011 - Iraqi army soldiers disassemble an Improvised Explosive Device (IED) during a training exercise conducted by U.S

Technicians operate the MK II Talon robot to investigate an improvised explosive device
Drasi, Italy, November 14, 2007 - During a route clearance exercise, technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit operate the MK II Talon robot to investigate an improvised explosive

An Aviation Ordnanceman wears a heavy protective bomb suit during training
Kings Bay, Georgia, June 5, 2003 - Aviation Ordnanceman wears a heavy protective bomb suit during training held by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit aboard the Naval Submarine Base in Kings

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Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) teams are the unsung heroes of the military, working tirelessly to neutralize and dispose of dangerous explosives. In the depths of the Red Sea, a U. S. Navy diver utilizes an AN / PQS 2A handheld sonar device during intense training exercises. The precision and skill required for this job is evident as U. S. Marine Corps Sgt. Alan Mueller and Sgt. Jacob Meggitt, both EOD team members, demonstrate their expertise. Safety is paramount in this line of work, as shown when U. S. Marine Corps Sgt. Matthew Mueller assists Staff Sgt. Thomas Gary with donning an EOD-10E Bomb Suit – a vital piece of protective gear that shields them from potential blasts. The camaraderie within these teams is undeniable; it's exemplified by Marines like Sgt. Jacob Meggitt, Sgt. Alan Mueller, and Staff Sgt. , who work seamlessly together to ensure every mission is successful. Collaboration extends beyond military branches too – FBI agents join forces with Marine explosive ordnance disposal technicians in order to search improvised explosive devices meticulously and efficiently. In high-pressure situations like Large Vehicle detonations or simulated explosions, every move counts - which is why U. S Marine Staff Sgt David Marlor's expertise as an EOD technician with 1st EOD Company becomes invaluable. Technology plays a significant role in these operations; an XM1216 Small Unmanned Ground Vehicle scouts scenes after simulated explosions providing crucial information for further action. Evidence left behind tells stories: on Range 800 at Camp Pendleton sits the remains of an armored truck - a testament to the dangers faced daily by those involved in explosive ordnance disposal missions. Staff Sergeant Nathanael Douglas demonstrates unwavering dedication as he carries out his duties as an EOD technician with EOD Detachment – ensuring safety for all around him.