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Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Adam Bell, 45th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight team member, secures the perimeter around a simulated damaged and disabled aircraft, during Operation Deterrent Viking on the Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 7, 2026. EOD technicians from the 45th CES EOD from Patrick Space Force Base, Florida came to participate in Operation Deterrent Viking alongside a plethora of other organizations and Allied partners to share best practices. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

Airmen receive a post-training brief during Operation Deterrent Viking at the Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 7, 2026. EOD forces provide full-spectrum response capability to incidents involving chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards during contingency operations. Exercises like Deterrent Viking validate a unit's ability to scale that response across multiple squadrons from across the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Dallin Gottfredson, right, and Senior Airman Cameroon Poe, 786th CES explosive ordnance device flight team members, secure weapons from a cache for disposal, during Deterrent Viking on the Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 7, 2026. Experts estimate that 10% of the 1.6 million bombs dropped on Germany by Allied forces during World War II never detonated, underscoring why EOD proficiency in the European theater remains as critical today as it was decades ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Granata, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight team leader, simulates removing a landmine from a shelter during Deterrent Viking on the Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 7, 2026. EOD forces provide full-spectrum response capability to incidents involving chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear hazards during contingencies, and exercises like this one validate a unit's ability to scale that response across multiple squadrons from across the European theater. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Granata, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight team leader, adjusts his helmet after a drone swarm exercise during Operation Deterrent Viking on the Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 7, 2026. EOD technicians employ specialized tools including robotics, X-ray and radiation detection equipment, as exercises like Deterrent Viking continue to evolve alongside emerging threats, most recently incorporating live drone swarm operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

Allied and partner nation Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians watch the controlled detonation of explosives during Deterrent Viking on the Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 7, 2026. Training alongside units from across the European theater allowed technicians to practice integrating augmented forces, a key component of executing EOD operations at a large scale during contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kelsey Ockman, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight team member, left, speaks with a Slovak Air Force service member during Deterrent Viking on the Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 7, 2026. The joint-force exercise aimed to enhance interoperability between EOD units, validating their ability to operate together seamlessly during real-world contingency operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Lanteine, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight team leader, clips concealed explosive devices during Deterrent Viking on the Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 7, 2026. EOD technicians are trained to identify, render safe and dispose of explosive threats across nine mission areas, making them one of the most versatile and critical force protection assets in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Granata, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight team leader, simulates clearing a shelter during Operation Deterrent Viking on the Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 7, 2026. EOD technicians are trained to identify, render safe and dispose of explosive threats across nine mission areas, making them one of the most versatile and critical force protection assets in the U.S. Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Granata, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight team leader, walks across a field during Deterrent Viking at the Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 7, 2026. The Baumholder Military Training Area is one of the largest U.S. military training installations in Europe, providing EOD units with access to various terrains that replicate the complex environments they may encounter during deployed operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

U.S. Air Force 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Team Bravo rucks back to training camp during Operation Deterrent Viking on the Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 5, 2026. The Operation Deterrent Viking training enabled safe access to damaged infrastructure simulated by a post-attack, ensuring readiness is the foundation of the installation recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Lanteine, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight team leader, checks for concealed explosive devices during Deterrent Viking at Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 5, 2026. Experts estimate that 10% of the 1.6 million bombs dropped on Germany by Allied forces during World War II never detonated, underscoring why EOD proficiency in the European theater remains as critical today as it was decades ago. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Taylor Lanteine, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight team leader, uses a metal detector during Operation Deterrent Viking training Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 5, 2026. EOD technicians employ specialized tools including robotics, X-ray and radiation detection equipment. Exercises like Deterrent Viking continue to evolve alongside emerging threats, most recently incorporating live drone swarm operations.. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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Defuse, clear, enable: Deterrent Viking sharpens EOD readiness

U.S. Air Force explosive ordinance disposal technicians prepare for an EOD inject at the Baumholder Military Training Area, Germany, May 5, 2026. As the EOD flight within the 786th Civil Engineering Group, technicians enable CEG Airmen safe access to damaged infrastructure after an attack, making their readiness the foundation of installation recovery operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Dylan Myers)

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U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army join a nurse technician week panel

A U.S. Air Force Airman assigned to the 86th Medical Group takes notes during the nurse technician panel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 7, 2026. The panel was hosted to foster collaboration and connection amongst the Air Force and Army medical personnel. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Sies)

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U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army join a nurse technician week panel

U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army medical personnel discuss challenges during the nurse technician panel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 7, 2026. They discussed work-life balance and opportunities to pursue development within the career field. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Sies)

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U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army join a nurse technician week panel

U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army medical personnel engage with attendees during the nurse technician panel at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 7, 2026. The discussion ranged from how to spur career growth to personal life balance within the joint-service. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Sies)

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U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army join a nurse technician week panel

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 86th Medical Group and U.S. Army Soldiers from the Landstuhl Regional Medical Center attend a nurse technician panel on Ramstein Air Base, Germany, May 7, 2026. The panel was hosted as the first step in preparation for the 86th MDG and LRMC personnel to integrate into a single medical group facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Michelle Sies)

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Introducing the 435th Tactical Advisory Squadron

U.S. Air Force Col. Damon Field, 435th Contingency Response Group commander, and U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. David Deal, 435th Tactical Advisory Squadron commander, unfurl the 435 TAS flag for the first time during the redesignation ceremony May 8, 2026, at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron was redesignated the 435 TAS to reaffirm their core air advisor mission. Air advisors embed with Allies and partners before, during, and after contingency situations ensuring a persistent forward presence across all states of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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Introducing the 435th Tactical Advisory Squadron

The 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron was redesignated the 435th Tactical Advisory Squadron April 8, 2026, and a formal ceremony was held May 8, 2026 at Ramstein Air Base, Germany. The 435th Contingency Response Support Squadron was redesignated the 435 TAS to reaffirm their core air advisor mission. Air advisors embed with Allies and partners before, during, and after contingency situations ensuring a persistent forward presence across all states of conflict. (U.S. Air Force photo illustration by Capt. Amber R. Kelly-Herard)

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