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Training to save Airmen

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)
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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)
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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)
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EOD Brings the BOOM

Staff Sgt. Kaanen Brabbs, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance technician, measures an unidentified explosive ordnance during upgrade training Jan. 9, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. McConnell’s EOD flight is responsible for providing rapid response capabilities to nine core mission areas. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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EOD Brings the BOOM

Airman 1st Class Brightly Pell, 22nd Civil Engineering Squadron explosive ordnance technician, checks to ensure blasting caps are serviceable during controlled training detonations Jan. 14, 2020, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. An EOD technician is responsible for the detection, disarming, detonation and disposal of explosives that pose a threat to service members and civilians around the world. Each Airman in the EOD fight is required to complete a minimum of 16 hours of mission based training each week. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nilsa E. Garcia)
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Members of Team McConnell ride McConnell’s KC-135 Stratotanker-inspired float July 4, 2019, in Derby, Kan. Derby celebrated its 150th anniversary of being an established city during it’s Fourth of July Parade. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)
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Staff Sgt. Zachary Logan, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, throws candy to spectators watching the parade July 4, 2019, in Derby, Kan. EOD drove their work vehicle in the parade and wore a bomb suit, which is used while defusing unexploded ordnances. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)
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Members of Team McConnell pose for a photo July 4, 2019, in Derby, Kan. Airmen from across McConnell came out to celebrate the Fourth of July as well as Derby’s 150th anniversary of being an established city. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Alexi Myrick)
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EOD Airmen perform IED training

A robot controlled by Senior Airman Kaanen Brabbs, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal journeyman, uses a camera to look into a trash can to investigate a simulated improvised explosive device during training Oct. 24, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The use of robots allows EOD technicians to perform all necessary procedures while dealing with IEDs, including reconnaissance, radiological diagnostics and defusing, from a safe distance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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EOD Airmen perform IED training

A robot, controlled by Senior Airman Kaanen Brabbs, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal journeyman, sets down a bundle of wire after removing it from a trash can while investigating a simulated improvised explosive device during a training exercise Oct. 24, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Because every IED is different, every operation must be treated as a completely new threat, making it crucial that EOD Airmen remain proficient on these procedures by routinely completing training exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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EOD Airmen perform IED training

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal flight conducted improvised explosive device training Oct. 24, 2017 at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. Performing routine training helps the Airmen maintain their skillsets, ensuring they can respond quickly to any threat posed to the installation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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EOD Airmen perform IED training

Senior Airman Kaanen Brabbs, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal journeyman, operates a robot to investigate a simulated improvised explosive device during training Oct. 24, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. EOD Airmen are first familiarized with robotic platforms during technical training and advance their skills through on-the-job training throughout their careers. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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CE, SFS partner for realistic combat training

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron practice buddy-carry scenarios, June 26, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The Airmen practiced several different carries to increase their ability to react quickly in a combat situation as part of Tactical Casualty Care training. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CE, SFS partner for realistic combat training

Senior Airman Louis Simpson and Staff Sgt. Josef Miller, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, apply tourniquets, June 26, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. During Tactical Combat Casualty Care training, Simpson and Miller experienced how tight a tourniquet can get when adjusted on a limb correctly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CE, SFS partner for realistic combat training

Staff Sgt. Brant Lundberg, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, takes cover during a Tactical Combat Casualty Care training, June 27, 2017, at the mock village on McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. The mock-village scenario allowed Airmen to react to uncertain circumstances in an urban setting and better prepared them for possible real-world situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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CE, SFS partner for realistic combat training

Airmen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight rescue injured personnel during a training scenario, June 27, 2017, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kan. Role-players acted as victims and shooters to allow Airmen to have realistic reactions to combat situations. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Alan Ricker)
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22nd CES EOD clears ANG weapons range

A detonation occurs April 25, 2017, at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Salina, Kan. Airmen assigned to the 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal flight visited the range to clear it of munitions ad prepare them for disposal by ensuring they contained no explosive material. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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22nd CES EOD clears ANG weapons range

Members of 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron’s Explosive Ordinance Disposal flight adhere explosive cutting tape to inert munitions April 25, 2017, at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Salina, Kan. The ECT was detonated and used to cut into the bombs in order for them to be disposed of properly. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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22nd CES EOD clears ANG weapons range

Senior Airman Seth Netherland, 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal technician, lays out explosive cutting tape on inert munitions April 25, 2017, at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Salina, Kan. Several EOD Airmen visited Smoky Hill April 17-26 to perform a clearance of all munitions on the range. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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22nd CES EOD clears ANG weapons range

Airmen assigned to 22nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Disposal inspect munitions after a detonation April 25, 2017, at Smoky Hill Air National Guard Range, Salina, Kan. In order for the metal to be removed from the range and recycled, the inert bombs must be opened up to ensure they don’t contain any explosive material. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Erin McClellan)
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