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JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Explosive Ordnance Disposal members of the 673d Civil Engineer Squadron performed a Crossfit-style workout in remembrance of fallen EOD service members at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska, Nov. 2.
“The workout is used to represent the 137 EOD members across all branches, to memorialize them and to always remember that each one of them is not forgotten ever,” said Senior Airman Janie Roberts, an explosive ordnance disposal technician.
The core mission of EOD is to render explosive hazards safe and dispose of them safely, to protect the lives of all those around.
“This exercise is important to our career field because it continues to build the bond of our teamwork, our relationship and our trust,” said Janie.
The workout included exercises such as front squats, kettlebell swings, burpees, planks, laps around the track and more.
“You can't finish this workout alone. The purpose is to work together to push each other and show that you can accomplish so much more as a team,” said Janie.
These workouts foster camaraderie for EOD warriors across all branches.
“To have our command team out here really supports the career field and the partnerships that we’re trying to build,” said 1st Lt. Taylor Howe, a project manager for EOD. “Not only with our own squadron, but the 673d Civil Engineer Group and the [Army] 716th Ordnance Company, [725th Brigade Support Battalion, 11th Airborne Division].”
As a final push, the team formed a circle to perform 32 symbolic push-ups in unison.
“At the very end we especially memorialize the 32 Air Force EOD technicians who have passed away since 9/11 because it’s important to our heritage,” said Howe.
Each of the 137 warriors are remembered for placing themselves in harm’s way to safeguard others. Their sacrifices taught invaluable lessons which continually guide EOD’s procedures today.
| Date Taken: | 11.02.2023 |
| Date Posted: | 12.21.2023 16:19 |
| Story ID: | 460010 |
| Location: | JBER, ALASKA, US |
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