Spc. Matthew Ruben, an explosive ordnance disposal

Spc. Matthew Ruben, an explosive ordnance disposal team member with the 718th Ordnance Company (EOD) from Camp Humphreys, Korea, works to aid in the disarmament of simulated explosives on the Crash Site lane at Fort A.P. Hill, June 6, 2018. EOD teams are assessed on operations and associated tasks required to provide EOD support to unified land operations to eliminate and/or reduce explosive threats. The Ordnance Crucible is designed to test Soldiers’ teamwork and critical thinking skills as they apply technical solutions to real world problems improving readiness of the force. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Shekinah M. Frye.)