Training to save Airmen

Staff Sgt. Kaanen Brabbs, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance technician, takes photo evidence during a training exercise May 20, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Collecting evidence allows the U.S. military to build terrorist profiles and track explosive device makers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)

Staff Sgt. Kaanen Brabbs, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance technician, marks the clear area to a “bomb lab” during a training exercise May 20, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. “Bomb lab” training exercises allow EOD Airmen to practice entering and clearing a building, capturing evidence, and disposing of explosive making materials. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)

Staff Sgt. Kaanen Brabbs, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance technician, conducts post-blast evidence collection during a “bomb lab” training exercise May 20, 2021, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. EOD technicians are responsible for the detection, disarming, detonation, and disposal of explosives that pose a threat to service members and civilians around the world. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Willis)