Equipment Operator 2nd Class John Flemming from Philadelphia, Pa., and Gunner�s Mate 2nd Class Josh Rivera from Talkeetna, Alaska, both assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three (EODMU-3).

Kenya, Africa (Jan. 09, 2004) Equipment Operator 2nd Class John Flemming from Philadelphia, Pa., and Gunners Mate 2nd Class Josh Rivera from Talkeetna, Alaska, both assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Three (EODMU-3) Detachment One stationed in San Diego Calif., provide training to Kenyan EOD technicians on safe operating procedures and the use of a water cannon during Exercise Edged Mallet 04. Edged Mallet is a two-week exercise designed to strengthen military-to-military relationships, increase interoperability, and familiarize U.S. personnel with the environmental and operational characteristics of Kenya while demonstrating amphibious capabilities. Additionally, Edged Mallet features Humanitarian Assistance Operations and bilateral combined arms training with Kenyan Armed Forces. Edged Mallet involved more than 1,800 U.S. Sailors and Marines and is part of an ongoing series of U.S. - Kenya military activities that refine, promote and maintain the operational readiness of participating forces while supporting and maintaining understandings between Kenyan and U.S. personnel. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 1st Class Ted Banks. File# 040109-N-3236B-004