EOD returns to Silver Flag

Tech. Sgt. Aaron Carroll, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge of explosive ordnance supply, stands inside a shipping container during an exercise on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017. The EOD training portion of Exercise Silver Flag took place on a newly established training ground, which featured a makeshift village. EOD returned to the Silver Flag curriculum on Ramstein after leaving the program in 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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EOD returns to Silver Flag

Staff. Sgt. Sam Reardon Staff Sgt. Sam Reardon, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, holds a mock explosive after neutralizing it during an exercise on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017. The event took place at a newly established training ground, which featured a mock-village where various scenarios can occur. Exercise Silver Flag, which includes the EOD training, takes place more than once a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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Staff Sgt. Sam Reardon, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, inspects his metal detector during an exercise on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017. EOD Airmen use a variety of equipment when working in areas which potentially contain explosives. Exercise Silver Flag involved EOD Airmen from different U.S. air bases around Germany. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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Tech. Sgt. Aaron Carroll, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge if explosive ordnance supply, looks through a monocular during an exercise on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017. 2017 Marked the first time in nine years EOD was included in the Silver Flag curriculum at Ramstein. The 435th Construction and Training Squadron holds the exercise seven times a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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Tech. Sgt. Ricardo Porto, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, rests his hands over his protective vest during an exercise on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017. Exercise Silver Flag involves Airmen from a variety of career fields, and is conducted seven times a year by the 435th Construction and Training Squadron. In 2017, EOD returned for the first time in nine years to the Silver Flag curriculum on Ramstein. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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Explosive Ordnance Airmen prepare to perform a clearing operation at a building during an exercise on Ramstein Air Base, Germany March 23, 2017. EOD Airmen from different U.S. air bases around Germany participated in Exercise Silver Flag, which aims to enhance mission readiness in contingency Airmen. Exercise Silver flag is held seven times a year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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Staff Sgt. Brook Hamilton, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, performs a clearing operation in a building during an exercise on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017. The operation took place in newly established training ground, which featured a mock-village where various scenarios could take place. Exercise Silver Flag takes place more than once a year, and is hosted by the 435th Contingency Response Group. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)

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EOD returns to Silver Flag

Published March 27, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua
86th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany -- Tech. Sgt. Aaron Carroll, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron NCO in charge of explosive ordnance supply, stands inside a shipping container during an exercise on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, March 23, 2017. The EOD training portion of Exercise Silver Flag took place on a newly established training ground, which featured a makeshift village. EOD returned to the Silver Flag curriculum on Ramstein after leaving the program in 2008. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joshua Magbanua)