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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Mark Frick, a native of Baltimore, Maryland and explosive ordnance disposal team leader with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, photographs a neutralized simulated improvised explosive device during Exercise Northern Challenge 2023, Keflavik Airport, Iceland, Sept. 22, 2023. Northern Challenge 23 is an Icelandic Coast Guard-led bomb disposal exercise, hosted to train teams from over a dozen nations with response to incidents involving simulated improvised and military explosive devices. The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde, assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26MEU(SOC), under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests. - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Mark Frick, a native of Baltimore, Maryland and explosive ordnance disposal team leader with the 26th Marine Expeditionary Unit, photographs a neutralized simulated improvised explosive device during Exercise Northern Challenge 2023, Keflavik Airport, Iceland, Sept. 22, 2023. Northern Challenge 23 is an Icelandic Coast Guard-led bomb disposal exercise, hosted to train teams from over a dozen nations with response to incidents involving simulated improvised and military explosive devices. The San Antonio-class amphibious transport dock ship USS Mesa Verde, assigned to the Bataan Amphibious Ready Group and embarked 26MEU(SOC), under the command and control of Task Force 61/2, is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., Allied, and partner interests.

An explosive charge detonates during ordnance training in preparation for Friendship Day 2023, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 26, 2023. The MCAS Iwakuni Explosive Ordnance Disposal team has been conducting various controlled explosions since December 2022 in preparation for Friendship Day 2023. - An explosive charge detonates during ordnance training in preparation for Friendship Day 2023, at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, March 26, 2023. The MCAS Iwakuni Explosive Ordnance Disposal team has been conducting various controlled explosions since December 2022 in preparation for Friendship Day 2023.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jacky Brewer, left, an explosive ordnance disposal officer in charge with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, helps prepare Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey Bright Jr., an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear training event on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 06, 2022. The CBRN training was conducted in order to strengthen interoperability between Camp Pendleton first responders. - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Jacky Brewer, left, an explosive ordnance disposal officer in charge with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton, helps prepare Gunnery Sgt. Jeffrey Bright Jr., an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Headquarters and Service Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion, Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear training event on Camp Pendleton, California, Dec. 06, 2022. The CBRN training was conducted in order to strengthen interoperability between Camp Pendleton first responders.

U.S Marines with Marine Rotational Force–Darwin 22 secure a possible amphibious landing site during the Operational Regional War Fighter at Cowley Beach Training Area, Queensland. Operation Regional War Fighter supports the Australian Army’s recent focus on enhancing capabilities in the jungle, which mimics conditions seen in the nearby region. - U.S Marines with Marine Rotational Force–Darwin 22 secure a possible amphibious landing site during the Operational Regional War Fighter at Cowley Beach Training Area, Queensland. Operation Regional War Fighter supports the Australian Army’s recent focus on enhancing capabilities in the jungle, which mimics conditions seen in the nearby region.

Royal Thai Armed Forces SM1 Uthon Namsuwan, a Thailand Mine Action Center Explosive Ordnance Disposal student with Humanitarian Mine Action Unit 3, performs a render safe technique on an 81mm high explosive mortar during an HMA EOD Level 3 course at Ta Mor Roi Training area in Surin Province, Thailand, Jul. 29, 2022. Royal Thai and American Armed Forces work together to train TMAC students in EOD level 3 in order to develop an EOD capacity to assist TMAC’s mission of becoming landmine free. This partnership is aligned with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Humanitarian Mine Action Program, which assists partnered nations affected by landmines, explosive remnants of war, and the hazardous effects of unexploded ordnance. - Royal Thai Armed Forces SM1 Uthon Namsuwan, a Thailand Mine Action Center Explosive Ordnance Disposal student with Humanitarian Mine Action Unit 3, performs a render safe technique on an 81mm high explosive mortar during an HMA EOD Level 3 course at Ta Mor Roi Training area in Surin Province, Thailand, Jul. 29, 2022. Royal Thai and American Armed Forces work together to train TMAC students in EOD level 3 in order to develop an EOD capacity to assist TMAC’s mission of becoming landmine free. This partnership is aligned with the U.S. Department of Defense’s Humanitarian Mine Action Program, which assists partnered nations affected by landmines, explosive remnants of war, and the hazardous effects of unexploded ordnance.

U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 21, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of the Japanese Mine Action Service review photos of man-made mine-like objects taken off the coast of the Republic of Palau, Oct. 20, 2021. Task Force Koa Moana 21 provides opportunities to work with explosive ordnance disposal teams, maritime law enforcement, medical professionals, and humanitarian assistance organizations. - U.S. Marines with Task Force Koa Moana 21, I Marine Expeditionary Force, and members of the Japanese Mine Action Service review photos of man-made mine-like objects taken off the coast of the Republic of Palau, Oct. 20, 2021. Task Force Koa Moana 21 provides opportunities to work with explosive ordnance disposal teams, maritime law enforcement, medical professionals, and humanitarian assistance organizations.

Staff Sgt. Seth Barnes, an explosive ordnance disposal technician from Littoral Explosive Ordnance Neutralization Platoon, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, releases the Remotely Operated Vehicle into the water during a demonstration in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 6, 2021. The ROV asset aids the Marine Corps in naval force integration by giving Marines the capabilities to work alongside Navy EOD. - Staff Sgt. Seth Barnes, an explosive ordnance disposal technician from Littoral Explosive Ordnance Neutralization Platoon, 7th Engineer Support Battalion, 1st Marine Logistics Group, releases the Remotely Operated Vehicle into the water during a demonstration in San Diego, Calif., Oct. 6, 2021. The ROV asset aids the Marine Corps in naval force integration by giving Marines the capabilities to work alongside Navy EOD.

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U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jake Castro, (left), and Sgt. Anthony Negrete, (right), Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni EOD, conduct a improvised explosive device exercise aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 19, 2021. This particular exercise was designed to allow EOD to utilize a robot in their arsenal, which allows them to engage explosives at a greater distance with no harm to Marines. - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Jake Castro, (left), and Sgt. Anthony Negrete, (right), Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians with Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni EOD, conduct a improvised explosive device exercise aboard MCAS Iwakuni, Japan, May 19, 2021. This particular exercise was designed to allow EOD to utilize a robot in their arsenal, which allows them to engage explosives at a greater distance with no harm to Marines.

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians across Okinawa participate in an “ordnance exploitation proof of concept range” at Camp Schwab, Japan, Nov. 16 - 25. - Explosive ordnance disposal technicians across Okinawa participate in an “ordnance exploitation proof of concept range” at Camp Schwab, Japan, Nov. 16 - 25.

U.S. Marines remove munition from a simulated launcher during the annual East Coast EOD Team of the Year Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 23. - U.S. Marines remove munition from a simulated launcher during the annual East Coast EOD Team of the Year Competition on Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, July 23.

U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Robin Leilimarrazzo reunites with his wife during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., September 15, 2019. - U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Robin Leilimarrazzo reunites with his wife during a homecoming ceremony at Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., September 15, 2019.

Sgt. Derek Ford fastens a piece of equipment in place during a tool familiarization range aboard MCAS Beaufort July 11. This type of training is conducted regularly to ensure that each Marine is proficient and ready to use the equipment correctly. Ford is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marine with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31. - Sgt. Derek Ford fastens a piece of equipment in place during a tool familiarization range aboard MCAS Beaufort July 11. This type of training is conducted regularly to ensure that each Marine is proficient and ready to use the equipment correctly. Ford is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marine with Marine Wing Support Detachment 31.

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Explosive ordnance disposal Marines conducted emergency destruct training at Target Island, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 14, 2017. The island is located near the air station and is used as a training site for EOD Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez) - Explosive ordnance disposal Marines conducted emergency destruct training at Target Island, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, July 14, 2017. The island is located near the air station and is used as a training site for EOD Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Carlos Jimenez)

Marines measure standoff distance while conducting a low-order demolition range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17th, 2017. The range was conducted to enable the Marines to be more capable of detonating unexploded ordnance without releasing shrapnel. The Marines are explosive ordnance technicians with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company S. - Marines measure standoff distance while conducting a low-order demolition range at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Jan. 17th, 2017. The range was conducted to enable the Marines to be more capable of detonating unexploded ordnance without releasing shrapnel. The Marines are explosive ordnance technicians with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company S.

Marines craft together a detonation cord linear charge for an urban assault breaching range during a deployment for training exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. The training gave the Marines an opportunity to practice making and applying donut charges, oval charges and uli knot slider charges. The Marines are with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment. - Marines craft together a detonation cord linear charge for an urban assault breaching range during a deployment for training exercise at Fort Pickett, Va., Dec. 8, 2016. The training gave the Marines an opportunity to practice making and applying donut charges, oval charges and uli knot slider charges. The Marines are with Lima Company, 3rd Battalion, 8th Marine Regiment.

A Marine with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company unearths a 155mm mortar round during a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 30, 2016. The exercise consisted of multiple tasks that an EOD technician might face while deployed, which tested their abilities to safely find, evaluate and dispose of unexploded ordnance. - A Marine with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company unearths a 155mm mortar round during a field training exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., June 30, 2016. The exercise consisted of multiple tasks that an EOD technician might face while deployed, which tested their abilities to safely find, evaluate and dispose of unexploded ordnance.

Firefighters with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Fire Department decontaminate a Marine with Explosive Ordnance Disposal after he entered the contaminated area during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosives exercise at the gas chamber aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 19, 2016. The exercise revolved around PMO, the Miramar Fire Department, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting working together to identify and eliminate the threat of a simulated clandestine drug lab. - Firefighters with the Marine Corps Air Station Miramar Fire Department decontaminate a Marine with Explosive Ordnance Disposal after he entered the contaminated area during a Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and High-Yield Explosives exercise at the gas chamber aboard Marine Corps Air Station Miramar, Calif., May 19, 2016. The exercise revolved around PMO, the Miramar Fire Department, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, and Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting working together to identify and eliminate the threat of a simulated clandestine drug lab.

Mongolian Armed Forces Lt. Col. B. Baasaadorj practices the steps of launching an unmanned aerial vehicle during the UAV training portion of Khaan Quest 2016 at Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, May 27. The training equipped MAF members with a deeper understanding of the purpose and operations of UAVs and how they can be used during peacekeeping missions. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual, multinational peacekeeping operations exercise hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces, co-sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command, and supported by U.S. Army Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Khaan Quest, in its 14th iteration, is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program. The exercise focuses on training activities to enhance international interoperability, develop peacekeeping capabilities, build to mil-to-mil relationships, and enhance military readiness. - Mongolian Armed Forces Lt. Col. B. Baasaadorj practices the steps of launching an unmanned aerial vehicle during the UAV training portion of Khaan Quest 2016 at Five Hills Training Area near Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, May 27. The training equipped MAF members with a deeper understanding of the purpose and operations of UAVs and how they can be used during peacekeeping missions. Khaan Quest 2016 is an annual, multinational peacekeeping operations exercise hosted by the Mongolian Armed Forces, co-sponsored by U.S. Pacific Command, and supported by U.S. Army Pacific and U.S. Marine Corps Forces, Pacific. Khaan Quest, in its 14th iteration, is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program. The exercise focuses on training activities to enhance international interoperability, develop peacekeeping capabilities, build to mil-to-mil relationships, and enhance military readiness.

U.S. Pacific Command Commander, Admiral Harry Harris speaks with the President of Mongolia, The Honorable Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj during the Khan Quest 2016 opening ceremony at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, May 22. Khan Quest 2016 is an annual multinational peacekeeping operations exercise conducted in Mongolia and is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program. - U.S. Pacific Command Commander, Admiral Harry Harris speaks with the President of Mongolia, The Honorable Tsakhiagiin Elbegdorj during the Khan Quest 2016 opening ceremony at Five Hills Training Area, Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia, May 22. Khan Quest 2016 is an annual multinational peacekeeping operations exercise conducted in Mongolia and is the capstone exercise for this year’s Global Peace Operations Initiative program.

A Marine with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company packs C4 into a M107 155mm projectile during a Protective Works Demolition Range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 12, 2016. Approximately 20 EOD technicians participated in the training event to rehearse protocol and experiment with new procedures that allow them to reduce the effects of an explosion. - A Marine with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company packs C4 into a M107 155mm projectile during a Protective Works Demolition Range at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 12, 2016. Approximately 20 EOD technicians participated in the training event to rehearse protocol and experiment with new procedures that allow them to reduce the effects of an explosion.

Marines find items to make an improvised explosive device inside a closet during the Tactical Site Exploitation Course, taught by 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C., April 20 2016. During the exercise, students carefully photographed every inch of the room before entering. Then they inspected the room for anything that could give them a hint to who was in the room and what they were doing there. - Marines find items to make an improvised explosive device inside a closet during the Tactical Site Exploitation Course, taught by 2nd Law Enforcement Battalion, at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune N.C., April 20 2016. During the exercise, students carefully photographed every inch of the room before entering. Then they inspected the room for anything that could give them a hint to who was in the room and what they were doing there.

Marines monitor and guide a remote controlled robot to the site of a simulated Improvised Explosive Device during training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort April 19. Marines need to be prepared for real world scenarios to arise that require their expertise. Disposing of ordnance is a vital contribution to the Marine Corps mission success. The Marines are technicians with EOD. - Marines monitor and guide a remote controlled robot to the site of a simulated Improvised Explosive Device during training aboard Marine Corps Air Station Beaufort April 19. Marines need to be prepared for real world scenarios to arise that require their expertise. Disposing of ordnance is a vital contribution to the Marine Corps mission success. The Marines are technicians with EOD.

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An explosive ordnance disposal technician with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, gets hands-on experience with the Remote Fuse Disassembly System at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 8, 2016. The system was designed to make explosive ordnance disposal safer. - An explosive ordnance disposal technician with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistics Group, III Marine Expeditionary Force, gets hands-on experience with the Remote Fuse Disassembly System at Camp Hansen, Okinawa, Japan, April 8, 2016. The system was designed to make explosive ordnance disposal safer.

U.S. Marines Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Torcello and Staff Sgt. Zachary Rubemeyer, explosive ordnance disposal technicians with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lay undetonated ordnance for a controlled detonation during Exercise Ssang Yong 16 on Suseongri live-fire range, Pohang, South Korea, March 13, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations. - U.S. Marines Gunnery Sgt. Jordan Torcello and Staff Sgt. Zachary Rubemeyer, explosive ordnance disposal technicians with the 13th Marine Expeditionary Unit, lay undetonated ordnance for a controlled detonation during Exercise Ssang Yong 16 on Suseongri live-fire range, Pohang, South Korea, March 13, 2016. Ssang Yong is a biennial combined amphibious exercise conducted by U.S. forces with the Republic of Korea Navy and Marine Corps, Australian Army and Royal New Zealand Army Forces in order to strengthen interoperability and working relationships across a wide range of military operations.

Senegalese soldiers learn how to use a pulley system and rope to remove an inert mortar round from the ground and move it safely to another spot in Bargny, Senegal March 8, 2016. The intent wasn’t to actually move the ordnance, rather to get the students familiar with different types of tools. Since Feb. 15, a group of explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, began assisting Senegalese engineers as part of the Humanitarian Mine Action Program through what is called a train-the-trainer course. - Senegalese soldiers learn how to use a pulley system and rope to remove an inert mortar round from the ground and move it safely to another spot in Bargny, Senegal March 8, 2016. The intent wasn’t to actually move the ordnance, rather to get the students familiar with different types of tools. Since Feb. 15, a group of explosive ordnance disposal technicians with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, began assisting Senegalese engineers as part of the Humanitarian Mine Action Program through what is called a train-the-trainer course.

Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, utilize a compact metal detector to sweep for improvised explosive devices during a field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2, 2016. Marines utilized equipment such as compact metal detectors, bomb suits and a TALON robot to locate and handle ordnance, which took the form of a simulated IED, ammunition or artillery shell. - Marines with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Platoon, Combat Logistics Battalion 2, utilize a compact metal detector to sweep for improvised explosive devices during a field exercise at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 2, 2016. Marines utilized equipment such as compact metal detectors, bomb suits and a TALON robot to locate and handle ordnance, which took the form of a simulated IED, ammunition or artillery shell.

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Sgt. Chris Fitzpatrick, an Explosive Ordinance Disposal technician with EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, briefs his team before participating in a simulated raid during a breaching course at Camp Lejeune N.C., Jan. 14, 2016. Marines switch leadership positions throughout the entire course to keep the unit proficient. - Sgt. Chris Fitzpatrick, an Explosive Ordinance Disposal technician with EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, briefs his team before participating in a simulated raid during a breaching course at Camp Lejeune N.C., Jan. 14, 2016. Marines switch leadership positions throughout the entire course to keep the unit proficient.

Explosive ordinance disposal U.S. Marines and Cambodian Mine Action Center technicians pose for a picture in front of exploding ordinance at Kampong Chhnang, in the Kingdom of Cambodia, Nov. 5, 2015. U.S Marine EOD trained CMAC in support of the Humanitarian Mine Action program. The program focuses on assisting selected countries in relieving human suffering and in developing an indigenous mine action capability to help with explosive remnants of war. - Explosive ordinance disposal U.S. Marines and Cambodian Mine Action Center technicians pose for a picture in front of exploding ordinance at Kampong Chhnang, in the Kingdom of Cambodia, Nov. 5, 2015. U.S Marine EOD trained CMAC in support of the Humanitarian Mine Action program. The program focuses on assisting selected countries in relieving human suffering and in developing an indigenous mine action capability to help with explosive remnants of war.

Sgt. Brendan Campbell, on-the-job trainee, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, places trinitrotoluene around an M107 155mm High Explosive projectile while excavating at Rainbow Canyon Training Area, Oct. 8, 2015. EOD used TNT, C-4 plastic explosives, and an M107 projectile in an attempt to level the ground for the installation of two 2,500 gallon wildlife guzzlers. - Sgt. Brendan Campbell, on-the-job trainee, Explosive Ordnance Disposal, places trinitrotoluene around an M107 155mm High Explosive projectile while excavating at Rainbow Canyon Training Area, Oct. 8, 2015. EOD used TNT, C-4 plastic explosives, and an M107 projectile in an attempt to level the ground for the installation of two 2,500 gallon wildlife guzzlers.

James Gallant, a young man diagnosed with brain cancer, poses for a photo with his family aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 25, 2015. Collaborating with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group, helped James experience what being an EOD technician is like by giving him a tour through their library of ordnance and EOD tools, teaching him to operate the TALON bomb disposing robot and presenting him with his own desert utilities and EOD badge. - James Gallant, a young man diagnosed with brain cancer, poses for a photo with his family aboard Camp Pendleton, Calif., July 25, 2015. Collaborating with the Make-A-Wish Foundation, 1st Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 1st Marine Logistics Group, helped James experience what being an EOD technician is like by giving him a tour through their library of ordnance and EOD tools, teaching him to operate the TALON bomb disposing robot and presenting him with his own desert utilities and EOD badge.

An explosive ordnance disposal technician undergoes the decontamination process after leak, seal, package and decontamination training April 21 at the gas chamber on Camp Hansen, Okinawa. Explosive ordnance disposal technicians and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialists placed a leaking ordnance package in the gas chamber, using chlorobenzylidene malonitrile, also known as tear gas, to simulate the emission of harmful gases. - An explosive ordnance disposal technician undergoes the decontamination process after leak, seal, package and decontamination training April 21 at the gas chamber on Camp Hansen, Okinawa. Explosive ordnance disposal technicians and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialists placed a leaking ordnance package in the gas chamber, using chlorobenzylidene malonitrile, also known as tear gas, to simulate the emission of harmful gases.

Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion arrive to put their Light Armored Vehicle on display for the public to look at as a part of Marine Day at Bryant Park, New York City, May 21, 2015. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-New York showcase the capabilities of the Marine Corps both physically, mentally and technologically during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week is an annual event that provides New York and surrounding area a chance to see the sea services capabilities. - Marines with 2nd Light Armored Reconnaissance Battalion arrive to put their Light Armored Vehicle on display for the public to look at as a part of Marine Day at Bryant Park, New York City, May 21, 2015. Marines with Special-Purpose Marine Air Ground Task Force-New York showcase the capabilities of the Marine Corps both physically, mentally and technologically during Fleet Week New York. Fleet Week is an annual event that provides New York and surrounding area a chance to see the sea services capabilities.

Explosive ordnance technicians with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion patrol a field for improvised explosive devices using a compact metal detector during a demolition exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2015. The exercise is part of the unit’s preparations for an upcoming deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa and gave Marines hands-on training with tools that allow them to neutralize hazards while causing minimal damage in urban settings. - Explosive ordnance technicians with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion patrol a field for improvised explosive devices using a compact metal detector during a demolition exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 14, 2015. The exercise is part of the unit’s preparations for an upcoming deployment with Special Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa and gave Marines hands-on training with tools that allow them to neutralize hazards while causing minimal damage in urban settings.

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians with 2nd EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, prepare to conduct a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear training operation during their pre-deployment training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 6, 2015. During the scenario, the Marines had to conduct reconnaissance on an explosive device, identify the agent in the device, and defuse it before it detonated. - Explosive ordnance disposal technicians with 2nd EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion, prepare to conduct a chemical, biological, radiological, and nuclear training operation during their pre-deployment training aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, May 6, 2015. During the scenario, the Marines had to conduct reconnaissance on an explosive device, identify the agent in the device, and defuse it before it detonated.

Two chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialists ensure gas masks are properly fitted prior to leak, seal, package and decontamination training April 21 at the gas chamber on Camp Hansen, Okinawa. The CBRN defense specialists assisted in familiarizing explosive ordnance disposal technicians with decontamination procedures following the leak, seal, package process used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The EOD technicians and CBRN defense specialists used protective equipment to perform general decontamination of the affected area and prepare the leaking ordnance for safe containment and transport before completing the decontamination process. The training instilled the Marines’ confidence in their safety equipment and procedures used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and Marine Logistics Group Headquarters Regiment, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force. - Two chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear defense specialists ensure gas masks are properly fitted prior to leak, seal, package and decontamination training April 21 at the gas chamber on Camp Hansen, Okinawa. The CBRN defense specialists assisted in familiarizing explosive ordnance disposal technicians with decontamination procedures following the leak, seal, package process used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The EOD technicians and CBRN defense specialists used protective equipment to perform general decontamination of the affected area and prepare the leaking ordnance for safe containment and transport before completing the decontamination process. The training instilled the Marines’ confidence in their safety equipment and procedures used to mitigate CBRN-related hazards. The Marines are with 9th Engineer Support Battalion, and Marine Logistics Group Headquarters Regiment, 3rd MLG, III Marine Expeditionary Force.

Staff Sgt. Steven M. Smith, a team leader with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Headquarters Battalion, wears a bomb suit and prepares to conduct mechanical entry of a car utilizing hook and line during a International Association of Bomb Technicians & Investigators conference aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 15, 2015. - Staff Sgt. Steven M. Smith, a team leader with Explosive Ordnance Disposal Headquarters Battalion, wears a bomb suit and prepares to conduct mechanical entry of a car utilizing hook and line during a International Association of Bomb Technicians & Investigators conference aboard Marine Corps Base Hawaii, March 15, 2015.

A Marine with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion sets up an explosive charge to detonate during a dynamic entry sustainment course at a Military Operations in Urban Terrain exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 9, 2015. Safety was a key aspect when conducting dynamic entry with explosive charges and Marines rehearsed each set up before going live. - A Marine with 2nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion sets up an explosive charge to detonate during a dynamic entry sustainment course at a Military Operations in Urban Terrain exercise aboard Camp Lejeune, N.C., March 9, 2015. Safety was a key aspect when conducting dynamic entry with explosive charges and Marines rehearsed each set up before going live.

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Cooper, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, demonstrates the capabilities of a remote controlled robot used by EOD Marines to the Spanish Defense Force’s Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response force, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. The Marines used the demonstration as an opportunity to build a stronger relationship with UME personnel and set the stage for future joint training exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released) - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Cooper, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, demonstrates the capabilities of a remote controlled robot used by EOD Marines to the Spanish Defense Force’s Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response force, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. The Marines used the demonstration as an opportunity to build a stronger relationship with UME personnel and set the stage for future joint training exercises. (U.S. Marine Corps photograph by Lance Cpl. Christopher Mendoza/Released)

U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Cooper, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, demonstrates the capabilities of a remote controlled robot used by EOD Marines to the Spanish Defense Force’s Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response force, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. The Marines used the demonstration as an opportunity to build a stronger relationship with UME personnel and set the stage for future joint training exercises. - U.S. Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Andrew Cooper, an explosive ordnance disposal technician with Special-Purpose Marine Air-Ground Task Force Crisis Response-Africa, demonstrates the capabilities of a remote controlled robot used by EOD Marines to the Spanish Defense Force’s Unidad Militar de Emergencias, an emergency response force, at Morón Air Base, Spain, Feb. 18, 2015. The Marines used the demonstration as an opportunity to build a stronger relationship with UME personnel and set the stage for future joint training exercises.

The high-risk training conducted at the Methods of Entry School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico necessitates regular emergency response training. On Dec. 18 the school conducted a nighttime emergency response exercise involving corspmen, firefighters and paramedics from Quantico, and a medical aircrew and helicopter from Manassas. - The high-risk training conducted at the Methods of Entry School aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico necessitates regular emergency response training. On Dec. 18 the school conducted a nighttime emergency response exercise involving corspmen, firefighters and paramedics from Quantico, and a medical aircrew and helicopter from Manassas.

An explosive ordnance disposal technician conducts a breaching class with a soldier with the Ugandan People’s Defense Force in Camp Singo, Uganda, Dec. 2, 2014. Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF Crisis Response-Africa were in Uganda from Oct. - Dec., training alongside the UPDF, focusing on countering improvised explosive devices, land navigation and logistics. - An explosive ordnance disposal technician conducts a breaching class with a soldier with the Ugandan People’s Defense Force in Camp Singo, Uganda, Dec. 2, 2014. Marines and Sailors with SPMAGTF Crisis Response-Africa were in Uganda from Oct. - Dec., training alongside the UPDF, focusing on countering improvised explosive devices, land navigation and logistics.

Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 prepare for a perimeter sweep foot patrol during the security force exercise in support of pre-deployment training Dec. 7-10, 2014, at the Auxiliary Landing Field II on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. The exercise provided Marines a hands-on experience for installation night and day security operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reba James/ Released) - Marines with Marine Wing Support Squadron 371 prepare for a perimeter sweep foot patrol during the security force exercise in support of pre-deployment training Dec. 7-10, 2014, at the Auxiliary Landing Field II on Marine Corps Air Station Yuma, Ariz. The exercise provided Marines a hands-on experience for installation night and day security operations. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Reba James/ Released)