U.S., Danish EOD technicians enhance combat readiness during FTX

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Omar Navarro, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, and Staff Sgt. Derek Schumacher, 902nd Civil Engineer Squadron EOD technician, clear a trench during field training exercise at Camp Blanding, Florida, Feb. 27, 2026. The training aimed to reinforce the Air Force’s Agile Combat Employment (ACE) and Mission-Ready Airmen frameworks by strengthening force survivability and ensuring EOD remains a combat-relevant capability within joint and multi-domain operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Charles Welty)

PHOTO BY: Staff Sgt. Charles Welty

VIRIN: 260227-F-KG386-1042.JPG

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NIKON Z 9

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NIKKOR Z 24-70mm f/2.8 S

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35/10

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1/320

ISO

100

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