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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician sets up a defensive position during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2024. Tanuki Bandit 24 and similar exercises are crucial for all EOD technicians, enabling them to respond accurately, safely, and effectively to any situation, ensuring the safe defusal of threats and enhancing readiness across the forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

Exercise participants evacuate a simulated wounded U.S. Marine Corps ordnance disposal technician during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2024. During the exercise, participants worked alongside various agencies from the 35th Fighter Wing, such as the Logistics Readiness Squadron, Security Forces Squadron, Fire Department, Agile Combat Employment Office, Medical Group, and Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participating in Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 scans terrain during a patrol at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2024. Over the course of five days, participants engaged in 24-hour day and night hands-on field training, using real combat scenarios that included camp setup, defense, tactical combat casualty care, unexploded ordnance identification and disarmament, marksmanship and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician participating in Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 performs spotter duties at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2024. The exercise was held entirely at Draughon Range, a premier air-to-ground training site. It simulated living and performing EOD duties in austere environments, challenging participants to leverage their Multi-Capable Airmen skills and employ Agile Combat Employment concepts with limited support and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician participating in Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 fires an M110 Semi-Automatic Sniper System at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 27, 2024. Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 was a five-day field training exercise consisting of various scenarios an EOD technician may experience down-range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Marine Corp and U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians secure the remnants of a simulated explosive trap for analysis during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. EOD lives by its unofficial motto- “initial success or total failure.” Exercises like Tanuki Bandit stress the importance of preparedness and competence when facing threats because if an EOD technician performs at a level less than ideal, it could threaten their own life and those around them. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technician works on disarming a simulated explosive trap during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. Tanuki Bandit, 24 and exercises like it are crucial for all EOD technicians, enabling them to respond accurately, safely, and effectively to any situation, ensuring the safe defusal of threats and enhancing readiness across the forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participating in Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 scans the perimeter during a patrol at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. During the exercise, participants worked alongside various agencies from the 35th Fighter Wing, such as the Logistics Readiness Squadron, Security Forces Squadron, Fire Department, Agile Combat Employment Office, Medical Group, and Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape specialists. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participating in Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 performs point man duties during a patrol at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 25, 2024. Over the course of five days, participants engaged in 24-hour day and night hands-on field training, using real combat scenarios that included camp setup, defense, tactical combat casualty care, unexploded ordnance identification and disarmament, marksmanship and more. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force Airman sets up a tent during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2024. The exercise was held entirely at Draughon Range, a premier air-to-ground training site. It simulated living and performing EOD duties in austere environments, challenging participants to leverage their Multi-Capable Airmen skills and employ Agile Combat Employment concepts with limited support and supplies. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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Tanuki Bandit 24

A U.S. Air Force Airman sets up a tent during Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 at Draughn Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 23, 2024. Exercise Tanuki Bandit 24 was a five-day Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) field training exercise consisting of various scenarios an EOD technician may experience down range. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Antwain Hanks)
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PACAF EOD ignites perfect training

U.S. Airmen from Misawa Air Base and Andersen Air Force Base transport a mock chemical weapon in a Humvee during a field training exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2022. This exercise enabled Misawa to invite multiple Air Force and Marine Explosive Ordnance Disposal units across Pacific Air Forces to take part in the cumulative training operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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PACAF EOD ignites perfect training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Jerry Grant, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron (CES) Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight technician, and Senior Airman William Fredrick, 35th CES EOD Flight technician, carry a mock chemical weapon to a Humvee during a field training exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2022. The exercise was conducted entirely on Draughon Range, a premiere air-to-ground training site, to simulate living and performing EOD duties within austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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PACAF EOD ignites perfect training

U.S. Airmen from Misawa Air Base and Andersen Air Force Base cover a mock chemical weapon during a field training exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2022. The three-day exercise consisted of day and night, hands-on field training, using real combat scenarios and explosive detonations to mimic the effects of live ordnance to provide the most realistic training possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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PACAF EOD ignites perfect training

U.S Air Force Senior Airman Jerry Grant, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight technician, ties a wire around a chemical ordnance during a field training exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2022. These elaborate exercises are significant for all EOD technicians. The training events provide personnel the ability to respond to any call or situation accurately, safely and effectively, making sure they have the highest possible chance to defuse the situation and get everyone home safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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PACAF EOD ignites perfect training

U.S Air Force Senior Airman Jerry Grant, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight technician, checks for contamination using a joint chemical agent detector during a field training exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 21, 2022. This exercise tested EOD technicians’ abilities and skills responding to wartime improvised explosive devices, unexploded ordnance, chemical weapons and tactical combat casualty care operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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PACAF EOD ignites perfect training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Donald Greico, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight technician, and U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jake Castro, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni EOD technician, release a simulated deceased driver from cables after diffusing an explosive ordnance during a field training exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 19, 2022. This exercise enabled Misawa to invite multiple Air Force and Marine EOD units across Pacific Air Forces to take part in the cumulative training operation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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PACAF EOD ignites perfect training

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jake Castro, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician, cuts a seatbelt to release a simulated deceased driver during a field training exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 19, 2022. The exercise was conducted entirely on Draughon Range, a premiere air-to-ground training site, to simulate living and performing EOD duties within austere locations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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PACAF EOD ignites perfect training

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jake Castro, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, picks up an explosive ordnance during a field training exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 19, 2022. The three-day exercise consisted of day and night, hands-on field training, using real combat scenarios and explosive detonations to mimic the effects of live ordnance to provide the most realistic training possible. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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PACAF EOD ignites perfect training

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jake Castro, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technician, ties cables around an explosive ordnance during a field training exercise at Draughon Range near Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 19, 2022. These elaborate exercises or training events are significant for all EOD technicians. They provide personnel the ability to respond to any call or situation accurately, safely and effectively, making sure they have the highest possible chance to defuse the situation and get everyone home safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Leon Redfern)
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