VIRGINIA BEACH, Virginia (April 20, 2023) – U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6 (EODMU 6) and EODMU 12 look out of the ramp of a C-130H3 Hercules assigned to Air Force Reserve's 700th Airlift Squadron unit following a static line jump conducted during a static-line insertion mobility drill, April 20, 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: | 04.20.2023 |
Date Posted: | 04.28.2023 10:47 |
Photo ID: | 7762219 |
VIRIN: | 230420-N-IJ902-1152 |
Resolution: | 3700x2467 |
Size: | 2.83 MB |
Location: | VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA, US |
Web Views: | 44 |
Downloads: | 4 |
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