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Time to level it

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Neallani Ramez, 35th Medical Operations Squadron allergy and immunization clinic NCO in charge, levels out concrete during a Multi-Capable Airmen training event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2020. The MCAs completed airfield inspections and four expedient spall repairs on the flightline. The event further trained MCAs in support of the Agile Combat Employment concept. These events also provide a unique opportunity for Airmen to train outside their primary career field and as part of a cross-functional team supporting aircraft recovery, refueling, reloading, and launching operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Precision is key

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Neallani Ramez, 35th Medical Operations Squadron allergy and immunization clinic NCO in charge, draws a line below the area of degraded concrete during a Multi-Capable Airmen event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, June 12, 2020. The event further trained MCAs in support of the Agile Combat Employment concept. The MCAs completed airfield inspections and four expedient spall repairs on the flightline. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Bulow-Gonterman)
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Handle with care

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Graham Newman, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, operates an F6A robot at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2020. Personnel work together with reconnaissance robots to help locate, disarm and remove improvised explosive devices. The robots enter areas inaccessible or too dangerous for people and handle potential explosives without risking any lives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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On the move

Members of the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team use an F6A robot to approach a simulated improvised explosive device at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2020. The robots enter areas inaccessible or too dangerous for the EOD team and handles potential explosives to minimize risk for EOD members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Take control

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Graham Newman, a 35th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron aircraft structural maintenance journeyman, operates a bomb disposal robot at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2020. The robot is equipped with several television cameras for remote viewing and a dexterous arm for hazardous tasks. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Prepare to neutralize

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Tyrone Powell, left, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman and Airman 1st Class Derik Rosse, right, a 35th CES EOD apprentice, inspect an F6A robot at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2020. Personnel work together with reconnaissance robots to help locate, disarm and remove improvised explosive devices. The robots enter areas inaccessible or too dangerous for the EOD team and handle potential explosives to minimize risk to the EOD members. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Detect, disarm and protect

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tanner Connally, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman, walks to a training site in a bomb suit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2020. The bomb suit contains plates that protect EOD members from any shrapnel if an improvised explosive device were to detonate. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Suit up

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Tanner Connally, a 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman, receives help putting on a bomb suit at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2020. The bomb suit contains heavy body armor made to withstand the pressure that might be caused by a bomb explosion and any debris it might produce. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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EOD at it again

U.S. Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal team inspect an F6A robot at Misawa Air Base, Japan, March 3, 2020. The robot helps EOD Airmen dispose of potential explosives without putting human life at risk. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class China M. Shock)
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Initial success or total failure

U.S. Air Force then-Senior Airman Douglas Smits, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal operations section chief, pauses for a photo outside in Kandahar, Afghanistan, 2007. Smits suffered a traumatic brain injury during the deployment in support of a combat operation in Afghanistan. (Courtesy photo)
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Ironman World Championship

U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Douglas Smits, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal operations section chief, pauses for a photo with his family on the Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, June 10, 2018. Smits initially wanted to complete a marathon after a year of healing from a back surgery, but instead completed an Ironman World Championship. (Courtesy photo)
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Teamwork makes the dream work

The 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team pauses for a photo in Aomori Prefecture, Japan, November 10, 2019. "Initial success or total failure" is the EOD motto. EOD technicians train to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats all over the world. (Courtesy photo)
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190617-F-MA978-1057

U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron from Misawa Air Base, Japan, space out the rollers on a mobile aircraft arresting system (MAAS) cable at the Sam Ratulangi International Airport, Manado, Indonesia, June 17, 2019. The small rollers keep the cable up off the runway so the hook can grab it. Six MAAS technicians forward deployed to Indonesia in support of Cope West 19.The MAAS is designed to ensure pilots land and take-off safely in the event of an in-flight emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Melanie A. Hutto)
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Flight battle it out

U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron Airmen gather for the inaugural “Snowblast” event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2019. Members with the Japan Air Self-Defense Force participated in the event creating their own fortress, preparing to win the snowball and capture the flag challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jeremy Garcia)
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Let’s get ready to rumble

The flags get planted in the snow to represent the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron flights who participated in the inaugural “Snowblast” event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2019. Members of each flight attempted to capture the opponent’s flag rested from fortress. The event ended in a three-way tie between infrastructure, explosive ordnance disposal, and the Japan Air Self-Defense teams. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jeremy Garcia)
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Say cheese

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron emergency management flight and Japan Air Self-Defense Force members pause for a photo during the inaugural “Snowblast” event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2019. The emergency flight gathered for a snowball fight and capture-the-flag event with members of JASDF. This event provided an opportunity for Airmen to bond with their host-nation counterparts. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jeremy Garcia).
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Say cheese

U.S. Air Force 35th Civil Engineer Squadron infrastructure flight Airmen created a fortress for the inaugural “Snowblast” event at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Feb. 14, 2019. The members worked together to build a large fortress in preparation for the event. The “Snowblast” created an opportunity for the 35th CES and Japan Air Self-Defense Force personnel to join together for some fun and boost morale in the squadron. (U.S. Air Force photo by 1st Lt. Jeremy Garcia)
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Preparing to speak

U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, listens to a speech during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. Dammeier thanked the Misawa City communities for their continued support and wished the more than 300 firefighters and volunteers a safe year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Dammeier and Maita

U.S Air Force Lt. Col. David Dammeier, the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron commander, talks with Koichiro Maita, Misawa City vice mayor, before giving speeches during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. The 35th CES leadership received an opportunity to greet Misawa City’s officials during tea time. Afterward, fire department committee members and leaders wished everyone a safe New Year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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Tooting your horn

Misawa City Brass Band musicians perform a song during the annual Misawa City Fire Department New Year ceremony at Misawa City, Japan, Jan. 20, 2019. Approximately 20 members played songs as fire department teams paraded around the block. After the parade, an official ceremony occurred to wish the city and Misawa Air Base’s Fire Department a safe year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Sadie Colbert)
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