U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Overton, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team superintendent, discusses EOD training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 1st Lt. Yuta Niimi, 4th Depot Maintenance Supply Division EOD technician, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2025.

250611-F-NU460-1084

U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Overton, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team superintendent, discusses EOD training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 1st Lt. Yuta Niimi, 4th Depot Maintenance Supply Division EOD technician, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2025. The engagement provided JASDF members a firsthand look at the 35th Fighter Wing EOD capabilities, strengthening bilateral understanding and enhancing joint preparedness in support of regional security efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Eagle, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team member, conducts a counter unexploded ordnance training demonstration for Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku EOD school students at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025.

250611-F-NU460-1312

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Eagle, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team member, conducts a counter unexploded ordnance training demonstration for Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku EOD school students at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. Precision measurements determine fuse types and internal configurations, guiding how technicians approach and disable military munitions or unexploded ordnance safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
  • U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Overton, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team superintendent, discusses EOD training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 1st Lt. Yuta Niimi, 4th Depot Maintenance Supply Division EOD technician, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2025.

    250611-F-NU460-1084

    U.S. Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Michael Overton, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team superintendent, discusses EOD training with Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) 1st Lt. Yuta Niimi, 4th Depot Maintenance Supply Division EOD technician, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2025. The engagement provided JASDF members a firsthand look at the 35th Fighter Wing EOD capabilities, strengthening bilateral understanding and enhancing joint preparedness in support of regional security efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
    Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
  • U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Eagle, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team member, conducts a counter unexploded ordnance training demonstration for Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku EOD school students at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025.

    250611-F-NU460-1312

    U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Benjamin Eagle, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team member, conducts a counter unexploded ordnance training demonstration for Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku EOD school students at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. Precision measurements determine fuse types and internal configurations, guiding how technicians approach and disable military munitions or unexploded ordnance safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
    Photo Details / Download Hi-Res

Disarming Barriers, Building Trust

  • Published
  • By Airman 1st Class Andre Medina
  • 35th Fighter Wing
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan. --  

35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team members conducted familiarization training demonstrations for visiting students from the Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) Tohoku EOD school at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. The engagement provided JASDF members a firsthand look at the 35th Fighter Wing EOD capabilities, strengthening bilateral understanding and enhancing joint preparedness in support of regional security efforts. 

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Burhan Ali, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team member, shows an X-ray photo of a simulated explosive ordnance to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku EOD school students at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025.

250611-F-NU460-1210

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Burhan Ali, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team member, shows an X-ray photo of a simulated explosive ordnance to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku EOD school students at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. Real-time diagnostics provide EOD teams with critical internal imagery, enabling safe threat assessment while reinforcing bilateral interoperability and advancing combined readiness across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
SLIDESHOW | 3 images | 250611-F-NU460-1210
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Burhan Ali, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team member, shows an X-ray photo of a simulated explosive ordnance to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku EOD school students at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025.

250611-F-NU460-1210

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Burhan Ali, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team member, shows an X-ray photo of a simulated explosive ordnance to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku EOD school students at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. Real-time diagnostics provide EOD teams with critical internal imagery, enabling safe threat assessment while reinforcing bilateral interoperability and advancing combined readiness across the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

1 of 3
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)school students inspect equipment during a familiarization tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025.

250611-F-NU460-1175

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku explosive ordnance disposal (EOD)school students inspect equipment during a familiarization tour at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. The engagement offered a firsthand look at 35th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD capabilities, strengthening bilateral understanding and enhancing joint readiness in support of regional security efforts. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

2 of 3
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res
U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Burhan Ali, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team member, conducts a counter unexploded ordnance training demonstration to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku EOD school students at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025.

250611-F-NU460-1289

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Burhan Ali, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) team member, conducts a counter unexploded ordnance training demonstration to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku EOD school students at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 11, 2025. Precision measurements determine fuse types and internal configurations, guiding how technicians approach and disable military munitions or unexploded ordnance safely. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Andre Medina)

3 of 3
Photo Details / Download Hi-Res