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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Kyle Miller, left, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal NCO in charge, explains the makeup of a Russian bomb to Japan Air Self-Defense Force Master Sgt. Tomomune Segawa, a Tohoku EOD School instructor, at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2018. Tohoku instructors attended the course in order to better their ordnance disposal skills for future bilateral missions. Once complete, the instructors took their newly gained knowledge and delivered it to their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Japan Air Self-Defense Force 3rd Air Wing weapons maintenance technicians and Tohoku Sub Base, Tohoku, Japan, explosive ordnance disposal instructors classify an inert unexploded ordnance as a part of their EOD training school requirements at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 29, 2018. In order to better protect Japan and its allies, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD flight trained instructors from JASDF Tohoku EOD School the basics of identifying and responding to UXOs. Despite the language barrier, all members took away knowledge to bring back to their units. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Views from the tower

Spectators prepare to observe a demonstration by six F-16 Fighting Falcons pilots during the annual Range Day event at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. The event allowed families to see the 35th Fighter Wing and mission up-close through flight exhibitions and demonstrations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Pure excitement

Logan, daughter of Lt. Col. Matthew Kenkel, 14th Fighter Squadron commander, reacts to seeing her dad fly over during Range Day at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. Through an F-16 demonstration team performance, an equipment demonstration by the fire station, explosive ordnance disposal team and more, Range Day allowed family members what their loved ones do everyday (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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CATM

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Jacob Jeremy Pascual, 35th Security Forces Squadron combat arms training and maintenance instructor, explains functions of the weapons used by security forces members during Range Day at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. Range Day demonstrated the combat capability of the 13th and 14th Fighter Squadrons as well as the support offered to these squadrons by units such as weather, aircrew flight equipment and explosive ordnance disposal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Look! An F-16

Team Misawa members watch as the F-16 Fighting Falcon pilots demonstrate strafing runs and bombing techniques during Range Day at Draughon Range in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. Range Day is a yearly event coordinated by the 35th Operations Support Squadron, allowing Misawa personnel and families to receive an insider’s look into how Team Misawa accomplishes the mission. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Dropping bombs

A U.S. Air Force 14th Fighter Squadron pilot deploys two two-thousand pound inert bombs from his F-16 Fighting Falcon at Draughon Range during a Range Day event in Misawa, Japan, Oct. 26, 2017. During the F-16 demonstration, pilots performed strafing runs and bombing techniques in order to show Team Misawa members how the pilots utilize the range and air space around the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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EOD rockets to top

The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight pause for a group photo at Misawa Air Force Base, Japan, April 3, 2017. The EOD flight received the Senior Master Sgt. Gerald J. Stryzak Award. The annual award recognizes the EOD flight that distinguished itself as the year's top performer through sustained superior mission support and outstanding achievement. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Understanding the tools

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Melendez, right, 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicain shows Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tohoku EOD school instructors, components of a variety of tools during the class room portion of a two-day training at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2017. The training was based on building a mutual understanding of foundational EOD skills, to include classroom instruction and realistic hands-on practical exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Proceed with caution

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Melendez, left, Staff Sgt. Matthew Thompson, center, both 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Shinji Okuzono, right, Tohoku EOD school instructor, discuss a plan of action for safe removal of an unexploded ordnance recovered during a training scenario at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2017. The two day training was spent building a mutual understanding of foundational EOD skills, including classroom instruction and realistic hands-on practical exercises. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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EOD’s artifacts

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Shinji Okuzono, left, a Tohoku Explosive Ordnance Disposal school instructor, pulls a cord down range while U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Matthew Melendez, right, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron EOD technicain, feeds it through the reel during a potential extraction training procedure at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2017. There are a plethora of tools EOD technicians use to safely recover, diffuse and dispose of ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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EOD’s artifacts

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Shinji Okuzono, a Tohoku Explosive Ordnance Disposal school instructor, brushes dirt away from an unexploded ordnance during a close range reconnaissance training mission at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2017. Closely examining an ordnance determines what procedures an EOD technician should use for safe removal. Over the course of two days the EOD team conducted four UXO-related operations: landmine and submunitions the first day, a cache and rocket and mortar the second day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Initial reconnaissance

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Shota Nakano, a Tohoku Explosive Ordnance Disposal school instructor, looks through binoculars down range while conducting an initial training scenario reconnaissance at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2017. Upon arriving at the location of an identified ordnance it is vital to confirm what type of ordnance it is in order to come up with an appropriate plan of approach, proper handling and safe disposal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Laser vision

Japan Air Self-Defense Force Tech. Sgt. Shinji Okuzono, a Tohoku Explosive Ordnance Disposal school instructor, uses a laser range finder to get the accurate distance of the ordnance during a training scenario at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 2, 2017. The laser range finder helped Okuzono confirm the type of ordnance and come up with a plan of approach to safely dismantle the ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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EOD: Locate, identify, neautralize

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Morris, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, enters an improvised explosive device training scenario at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2016. Personnel work together with reconnaissance robots to help locate, disarm and remove IEDs, with returning the scene to normal as their goal, as if the device were never present. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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EOD: Locate, identify, neautralize

Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explsive ordnance disposal flight receive a briefing on a training scenario at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2016. The scenario included a disgruntled worker had access to explosives and attempted to set off a device during a social gathering. The flight is required to complete a minimum of 24 hours of training each week, focusing on each of their mission requirements for a month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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EOD: Locate, identify, neautralize

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Morris, left, receives help from Senior Airman Manuel Carvajo, right, both explosive ordnance disposal technicians with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, to put on a bomb suit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2016. The entire front half of the bomb suit contains plates which protect personnel from any shrapnel if an improvised explsive device detonates. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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EOD: Locate, identify, neautralize

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Alexander Thompson, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron, shows different types of components used to trigger improvised explosive devices at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2016. EOD teams train to recognize items which can be put together to create an IED. During training, personnel use an x-ray device showing suitcase contents and must identify each item and how it can be used in an IED. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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EOD: Locate, identify, neautralize

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight, study an x-ray system at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Oct. 20, 2016. The system allows members to identify different components contained in a package. Due to the wide variety of IED tactics enemies use, the shop takes each other their mission requirements and dedicates a month of training, honing their skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)
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EOD lift

An MH-60 Seahawk helicopter, assigned with the Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, picks up a Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force explosive ordnance disposal team member during the Mine Countermeasures Exercise 2JA near the region surrounding Misawa Air Base, Japan, July 20, 2016. The bilateral exercise is held annually between the U.S. Navy and JMSDF to strengthen interoperability and increase proficiencies in mine countermeasure operations. Also involved in the exercise were the U.S. Navy units the USS Patriot, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Five, Helicopter Mine Countermeasures Squadron 14, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron 25, and staff from Mine Countermeasures Squadron Seven. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Samuel Weldin)
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