U.S., ROK combine for CBRN and EOD training

Republic of Korea Army Soldiers Cpl. Jung Yoon Pil, Staff Sgt. Kim Hyung Seop, and Sgt. Lee Do Yoon, 51st Infantry Division Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Support Unit members, respond to a CBRN threat during a combined forces training at Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 24, 2023. This training included U.S. Airmen, ROK Air Force and Army service members to ensure cohesiveness between bilateral components for mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

U.S., ROK combine for CBRN and EOD training

U.S. Air Force chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response Airmen from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron don mission oriented protective posture gear during a routine combined forces training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 24, 2023. ROK Air Force and Army counterparts detected and responded to CBRN threats alongside U.S. forces in order to mitigate property damage and loss of life during this combined force training. Mission readiness is maintained by frequent bilateral trainings with units including CBRN and explosive ordinance disposal. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

U.S., ROK combine for CBRN and EOD training

A Republic of Korea Army Soldier sprays a vehicle with a simulated decontamination agent during a combined forces training at Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 24. 2023. Vehicle decontamination reduces chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear agents that can result in property damage or loss of use. Combined forces training of DCON protocols strengthen competency between U.S. and ROK partners. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

U.S., ROK combine for CBRN and EOD training

Republic of Korea Army Sgt. Lee Do Yoon simulates decontamination of a hazardous materials suit during a combined forces training at Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 24. 2023. U.S. and ROK service members strengthened their competency for explosive ordnance disposal and chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear response. Bilateral training ensures cohesiveness between allies in the event of a real-world situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

U.S., ROK combine for CBRN and EOD training

U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Kyle Gooderham and Senior Airman Eric Gaussman, 51st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team, respond to an unexploded ordinance call during a combined forces chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear training at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, Aug. 24, 2023. EOD Airmen utilize their training to neutralize CBRN weapons in the event of a real-world threat. This combined forces training strengthens cohesion between U.S. and ROK EOD and CBRN response teams to ensure mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

U.S., ROK combine for CBRN and EOD training

U.S. Air Force members perform a chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear detection test for Republic of Korea Air Force members during a combined forces training at Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 24, 2023. CBRN detection mitigates threats from these types of attacks that can have lethal repercussions. U.S. forces and ROK Air Force and Army service members came together to ensure cohesiveness between interunit protocols and maintains readiness in the event of a real-world situation. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)

U.S., ROK combine for CBRN and EOD training

Published Aug. 29, 2023
By Staff Sgt. Kelsea J. Caballero
51st Fighter Wing Public Affairs

OSAN AIR BASE, Republic of Korea -- Republic of Korea Army Soldiers Cpl. Jung Yoon Pil, Staff Sgt. Kim Hyung Seop, and Sgt. Lee Do Yoon, 51st Infantry Division Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Support Unit members, respond to a CBRN threat during a combined forces training at Osan Air Base, ROK, Aug. 24, 2023. This training included U.S. Airmen, ROK Air Force and Army service members to ensure cohesiveness between bilateral components for mission readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kelsea Caballero)