Kunsan EOD masters safe, precise detonations

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron hold a safety briefing before prepping training demolition charges at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2018. EOD technicians conduct training to learn the proper tactics, techniques and procedures to safely detonate explosives on a routine basis to improve their expertise and ability to act quickly in any scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah Waters)

Kunsan EOD masters safe, precise detonations

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron observe training charges detonating at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2018. EOD members are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosives, routine practice scenarios such as this, help the team improve safety, speed, and efficiency while also reinforcing readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah Waters)

Kunsan EOD masters safe, precise detonations

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron place and activate training charges at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2018. Routine practice scenarios such as this help the team improve safety, speed, and efficiency while also reinforcing readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah Waters)

Kunsan EOD masters safe, precise detonations

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron prepares training demolition charges during routine training at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2018. EOD members are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats all over the world. During the training, EOD detonated multiple charges similar to the ones used to blast open a locked door. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez)

Kunsan EOD masters safe, precise detonations

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airman from the 8th Civil Engineer Squadron participates in demolition training with an EOD team at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Oct. 29, 2018. EOD members are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats all over the world. During the training, EOD detonated multiple charges similar to the ones used to blast open a locked door. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Savannah Waters)

Kunsan EOD masters safe, precise detonations

Published Oct. 31, 2018
By Senior Airman Stefan Alvarez
8th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

KUNSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- EOD members are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats all over the world. During the training, EOD detonated multiple charges similar to the ones used to blast open a locked door.