FORT STORY, Virginia (April 18, 2023) –A U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6 (EODMU 6) searches for potential explosive hazards using a CEIA V3 metal detector during an airfield demolition and repair (ADR) drill at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, April 18, 2023. U.S. Navy EOD platoons from EODMU 6 and EODMU 12 are executing Crab Exercise (CrabEx) hosted by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit 2 (EODTEU 2), a training exercise that requires U.S. Navy EOD units of action to clear a range of simulated explosive threats during full mission profile drills using special operations mobility tactics and advanced technologies. U.S. Navy EOD operate as a part of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force (NECF) enabling the U.S. Navy Fleet with a unique capability to clear and protect the battlespace from a range of explosive hazards. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Skyles)
Date Taken: | 04.18.2023 |
Date Posted: | 04.21.2023 06:26 |
Photo ID: | 7752001 |
VIRIN: | 230418-N-IJ902-1080 |
Resolution: | 6720x4480 |
Size: | 23.39 MB |
Location: | VIRGINIA, US |
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