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)

PHOTO BY: Senior Airman Dylan Myers
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NIKON Z 6

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NIKKOR Z 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S

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4

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1/1000

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200

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