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The first Advanced Explosive Ordnance Disposal,Ordnance Exploitation Course, hosted by the EOD Advanced Training Center, was executed aboard the Combat Center Nov. 30, 2015 through December 18, 2015.

U.S. Marine explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa and Uganda People's Defense Force soldiers completed a basic demolition course together at Camp Singo, Uganda, Dec. 1, 2015. The Marines and UPDF improved demolition capabilities as they prepare for their African Union Mission in Somalia (AMISOM).

Marines with 1st Logistics Group, 1st Explosive Ordnance Company team up with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, once again, to help a child realize his dream of being a Marine for a day at Camp Pendleton, Calif., Nov. 24, 2015. The EOD Marines took 12 year old Les Chapman Jr. on a tour through their facility, taught him to use bomb disposal robots and gifted him with his own EOD badge.DOD_102918708

U.S. Marines with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, trained in inerting M255A1 Flechette rockets at a controlled site aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., May 22, 2015. The training familiarized the Marines with the proper procedures for rendering a potentially dangerous weapon safe which prepares them for a deployment to a combat zone.

U.S. Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Detachment, Combat Logistics Battalion 15, 15th Marine Expeditionary Unit, keep the force safe on the battlefield and enables freedom of movement. Chief Warrant Officer 2 Casey McCullin, the officer-in-charge of EOD Detachment, explains the importance of EOD to the MEU’s mission (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Anna Albrecht/ Released).

U.S. Marine Corps explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Crisis Response-Africa met with Unidad Militar de Emergencias personnel from the Spanish Defense Force to demonstrate their robotic assets and survey the UME disaster training site at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. UME personnel provide disaster relief throughout Spain and, if required, abroad. SPMAGTF-CR-AF regularly engages in training with Allies to build stronger working relationships. This demonstration familiarized the UME with the tools U.S. Marines have readily available and set the stage for potential future combined training events. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Sgt. Paul Peterson). Interviews: Staff Sgt. Andrew Cooper, explosive ordnance disposal technician. Sgt. Travis Vuocolo, explosive ordnance disposal technician. Also available in high definition.

Marine Corps Air Station Yuma's Search and Rescue and Explosive Ordnance Disposal got personal with a simulated medical evacuation on the Mt. Barrow ranges Friday, February 13. It's the first time the two put into practice a scenario that could save the lives of EOD Marines working on the ranges.