Lt. Col. Charles Phillips, commanding officer of CJTF
Lt. Col. Charles Phillips, commanding officer of CJTF Paladin- South, recognizes members of the Afghan army 4/1/205th Corps EOD Team 2 upon their completion of the coalition EOD training at the Camp Hero Parade... More
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Lauren Larson, Combined Joint Task
U.S. Army Sgt. Maj. Lauren Larson, Combined Joint Task Force Paladin operations sergeant major, and a native of Cumberland, Md., places the identification tags of one of 20 Paladin service members who were kill... More
More than 500 deployed U.S. and coalition service members
More than 500 deployed U.S. and coalition service members participate in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Wounded Warrior 5K run in honor of the 80 EOD technicians injured during combat operations in Afghanistan... More
Soldiers from the 205th Corps Commando Kandak stand
Soldiers from the 205th Corps Commando Kandak stand at attention while being addressed by Brig. Gen. Ghullam Mohaiddin (ANCOP) at their Explosive Hazard Reduction Course graduation. The EHRC training, lasting ... More
Burlington native deploys as EOD, defuses bombs, denies terrorist vict...
U.S. Air Force Capt. Dan O'Neil is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with the 966th Air Expeditionary Squadron, Combined Joint Task Force Paladin. EOD members are experts in chemical, biological, incend... More
Bristol native deploys as EOD, defuses bombs, denies terrorist victory
U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Tech. Sgt. Steven Heffernan from the 158th Civil Engineering Squadron, Vermont Air National Guard prepares to conduct a controlled detonation of unexploded ... More
Head of Afghan counterterrorism prosecution visits Bagram
The general director of the anti-terrorism prosecution directorate for the Afghan National Security Forces, Maj. Gen. Sayed Noorullah Sadat, met with the command staff of Combined Joint Task Force Paladin at Ba... More
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher L. Wooddell instructs members
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher L. Wooddell instructs members of the 2/205 Afghan National Army route clearance company in formations to use when countering-improvised explosive devices. The training was provided by... More
Col. Faiz Mohammed, the Afghan National Security directorate
Col. Faiz Mohammed, the Afghan National Security directorate Counter-Improvised Explosive Device director, addresses representatives from coalition and Afghan National Security Forces during a counter-IED shura... More
An Afghan National Army graduate of the coalition's
An Afghan National Army graduate of the coalition's Explosive Hazard Reduction Course displays his graduation certificate to his classmates. The first class of 16 graduated from the school at Camp Spann, Saturd... More
Hometown news release: Maj. Ryan Loomis
Cheyenne, Wyo.,native, Maj. Ryan Loomis, receives a bronze star for accomplishments on his most recent deployment to Afghanistan as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Officer. During this deployment, Loomis receive... More
Sgt. 1st Class David M. Furtado familiarizes students
Sgt. 1st Class David M. Furtado familiarizes students from the Afghanistan National Civil Order Police with the components of a counter-improvised explosive device robot as a part of a robot repair course given... More
A student at the explosive hazard reduction course
A student at the explosive hazard reduction course practices use of a detector in searching for an search of an IED during an exercise. The EHRC here now has two Afghan National Security Force instructors who a... More
A student graduating from the Explosive Hazard Reduction
A student graduating from the Explosive Hazard Reduction Course at Kandahar Airfield demonstrates skills for improvised explosive device detection learned during the class. The most recent class to graduate the... More
Afghan National Army soldiers discuss how to defeat
Afghan National Army soldiers discuss how to defeat a training improvised explosive device during a session held by the 704th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company. The training is meant to improve the skills of ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers discuss how to defeat
Afghan National Army soldiers discuss how to defeat a training improvised explosive device during a session held by the 704th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company. The training is meant to improve the skills of ... More
Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two assumed
Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force Paladin from the Army's 71st Ordnance Group during a transfer of authority ceremony held on June 22. CJTF Paladin is respo... More
Air Force Maj. Dan R. O'Neil sets up a training improvised
Air Force Maj. Dan R. O'Neil sets up a training improvised explosive device in preparation for an exercise held for Afghan National Security Forces. The exercise was meant to expose Afghan explosive ordnance di... More
Afghan National Security Forces officials address students
Afghan National Security Forces officials address students about the graduate from the explosive ordnance disposal course here. During the course, the students were instructed in basic improvised explosive devi... More
An Afghan National Army soldier participates in a training
An Afghan National Army soldier participates in a training exercise as a part of the Explosive Hazard Reduction Course at Camp Leatherneck. The Afghan National Security Forces have taken the lead in running and... More
Students at the Bagram Air Field Counter Radio-controlled
Students at the Bagram Air Field Counter Radio-controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare Course practice operation of their CREW devices during a hands-on portion of the class. The CREW course t... More
An Afghan National Army soldier receives his graduation
An Afghan National Army soldier receives his graduation certificate from the Improvised Explosive Device Mitigation Team training here, Wednesday. IMT training instructs members of the Afghan National Security ... More
Over 700 Muslims attended sunrise services at the Mosque
Over 700 Muslims attended sunrise services at the Mosque of Sayed Jamaludni Afghani on Bagram Air Field. This was the largest showing of adherents since the reopening of the mosque in three years ago. Commander... More
The 3rd Ordnance Battalion out of Fort Lewis McCord
The 3rd Ordnance Battalion out of Fort Lewis McCord took over Combined Joint Task Force Paladin’s operations in Regional Command South during a ceremony here, Sunday. The 3rd relieves the 192nd Ordnance Battali... More
The distinguished group of Afghan officials continue
The distinguished group of Afghan officials continue to display a genuine sense of enthusiasm for learning more about the elements and significance of the Prosecution Support Package.
EHRC graduates proudly display their diplomas after
EHRC graduates proudly display their diplomas after completing the four-week training course. The course served to prepare Afghan forces to take over counter-improvised explosive device duties after the 2014 NA... More
Hometown News Release for Staff Sgt. Jacob Kelly and MACS Ed Shenefiel...
Senior Chief Petty Officer Ed Shenefield (left) did not hesitate for a chance to reunite with his nephew, Staff Sgt. Jacob Kelly (right), in Afghanistan.
Members of the N.C. National Guard’s 514th Military
Members of the N.C. National Guard’s 514th Military Police Company eagerly learn how to operate the FasTac robots from inside the robotics shop.
U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Brian Burrows greets
U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Brian Burrows greets the Afghan judicial representatives as they arrive at CJTF Paladin. The tour served to help the Afghan judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys better underst... More
Lt. Pino salutes Petty Officer 1st Class Feliciano
Lt. Pino salutes Petty Officer 1st Class Feliciano as she officially retires from duty.
An Afghanistan National Army soldier looks to his mentor
An Afghanistan National Army soldier looks to his mentor for guidance as he completes his assessment as part of the 13-week explosive ordnance disposal course. The school has graduated 890 EOD operators since i... More
Capt. Lisa Brown proudly displays her EOD patch while
Capt. Lisa Brown proudly displays her EOD patch while engaging with her U.S. counterparts on the Paladin compound.
No special treatment needed
Spc. Jamie McCrary, 717th explosive ordnance disposal technician, suits up for an EOD training mission. McCrary is currently deployed with her team to Afghanistan as part of Combined Joint Task Force Paladin, w... More
Staff Sgt. Eric Johnson, 508th MP CO and Police Advisory
Staff Sgt. Eric Johnson, 508th MP CO and Police Advisory Team member works with SSD Rakker to conduct the initial vehicle sweep for any IED materials.
Capt. Shamsullah-Baha, ANCOP EOD team member, assists
Capt. Shamsullah-Baha, ANCOP EOD team member, assists his teammate prepare for the mock-mission. Working through a real-life situation allows the team to understand the severity of their actions and the decisio... More
Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU)
Sailors from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2 are greeted by families and friends after returning from a 12-month deployment supporting Combined Joint Task Force Paladin. CJTF Paladin is responsible... More
On May 4, Combined Joint Task Force Paladin joined
On May 4, Combined Joint Task Force Paladin joined Explosive Ordnance Disposal units around the world in honoring our fallen heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice in 2012, especially those who wore the Paladin... More
Petty Officer 2nd Class Phillip Diaz and Petty Officer
Petty Officer 2nd Class Phillip Diaz and Petty Officer 2nd Class Shanta Karpf paint the new B-huts a nice, neutral color as part of the Warrior Recovery Center expansion project. The center receives an average ... More
Chaplain Thompson studies English with Fatima during
Chaplain Thompson studies English with Fatima during a volunteer session at Bagram's Cat in the Hat Language Arts Center. “Chaps” believes building the community relationships helps show the U.S. military’s gen... More
On Tuesday, May 28, U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Rudderow and
On Tuesday, May 28, U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Rudderow and Explosive Ordnance Group 2 officially relinquished command of Combined Joint Task Force Paladin to U.S. Army Col. Marue “Mo” Quick and 52nd Ordnance Group. U... More
Petty Officer John Noll and his fiancée, Joanna, were
Petty Officer John Noll and his fiancée, Joanna, were finally reunited when Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group 2 returned to Virginia Beach, Va., June 1, 2013. Joanna wrote John a letter each day during his 12-... More
Royal Australian Warrant Officer Class 1 Terry McKeown,
Royal Australian Warrant Officer Class 1 Terry McKeown, course mentor, and an explosive hazard reduction course graduate observe the commencement detonation. More than 20 Afghan National Army soldiers, Afghan U... More
U.S. Army Spc. Grant Miller, 63rd Ordnance Battalion
U.S. Army Spc. Grant Miller, 63rd Ordnance Battalion (EOD), 754th Ordnance Company (EOD) receives his Purple Heart from Regional Command-East Commander Maj. Gen. James McConville, June 16, 2013, for injuries su... More
Afghan National Security Forces members study chemical
Afghan National Security Forces members study chemical samples used to make home made explosives during a Counter-Improvised Explosive Device training class in Parwan province, Afghanistan July 2.
International Security Assistance Force Joint Command
International Security Assistance Force Joint Command Command Sgt. Maj. Scott Schroeder examines a kit used to test for materials used to manufacture the homemade explosives for improvised explosive devices dur... More
CJTF Paladin soldiers assist local mosque during Ramadan
Abdul Kaisken, a Department of Defense civilian linguist and volunteer Imam for the Mosque of Sayed Jamaludia Afghani on Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, thanks Combined Joint Task Force Paladin Chaplain Assistan... More
Combined Joint Task Force Paladin-South members stand
Combined Joint Task Force Paladin-South members stand in formation during the transfer of authority ceremony at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, July 26. The 242nd Ordnance Battalion (EOD) from Fort Carson, Col... More
Equipping the coalition counter-IED fight
Combined Joint Task Force logistics members Yolanda Banks, foreground, and U.S. Army Sgt. Michael Gonzales, right, inventory counter-IED equipment that is being issued to British army Staff Sgt. Patrick Coleman... More
Pfc. Estevan Negrete, a military policeman with the
Pfc. Estevan Negrete, a military policeman with the 1st Cavalry Division, 2nd Brigade Supports Troop Battalion, Fort Hood, Texas, searches a vehicle passenger compartment for explosives and other devices at Bag... More
CJTF Paladin names NCO of the Quarter
Col. Marue Quick, Combined Joint Task Force Paladin commander, presents the Army Commendation Medal to Sgt. David Nakasone, explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to the 162nd EOD Company at Bagram Air... More
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Booker, International
U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. James Booker, International Security Assistance Force and U.S. Forces-Afghanistan sergeant major, talks with Combined Joint Task Force Paladin noncommissioned officers during his vis... More
Casey Peterson, Combined Joint Task Force Paladin lead
Casey Peterson, Combined Joint Task Force Paladin lead fabricator, displays samples of various counter-IED training aids the CJTF Paladin Fabrication Shop produces as U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. John Archiquette ... More
Afghan National Army soldiers and Afghan Border Police
Afghan National Army soldiers and Afghan Border Police officers are undergoing Explosive Hazards Reduction Course training provided by CJTF Paladin instructors at Forward Operating Base Thunder near Gardez, Afg... More
Father promotes son, Afghanistan
U.S. Army Sgt. 1st Class Yohann Weaver, an Army Reservist from Millersburg, Pa., currently deployed as the first sergeant for the 840th Transportation Battalion, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, promotes his son, U.S. Arm... More
Comedians Tommy Davidson (In Living Color) and Rob
Comedians Tommy Davidson (In Living Color) and Rob Maher (Comedy Central's Laugh Riot Competition) arrive for their visit with members of Combined Joint Task Force Paladin Sept. 6. Davidson and Maher signed au... More
Combined Joint Task Force Paladin commander Col. Marue
Combined Joint Task Force Paladin commander Col. Marue Quick greets Afghan National Army Maj. Gen. Amid Mohammad Jan Muslim as he arrives at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, for lunch with unit members. General ... More
Combined Joint Task Force Paladin counterimprovised
Combined Joint Task Force Paladin counterimprovised explosive device trainer James Rowe explains the procedure used by enemies of Afghanistan in manufacturing homemade explosives to Maj. Gen. Patrick Higgins, L... More
U.S. Army Sgts. Katherine Restko and Leah Mallett watch
U.S. Army Sgts. Katherine Restko and Leah Mallett watch as Combined Joint Task Force Paladin trainer Jean Paul Stassi demonstrates fingerprinting techniques with the assistance of Spc. Jenna Bruxvoort during Fe... More
U.S. Army and Air Force members unload unexploded ordnance
U.S. Army and Air Force members unload unexploded ordnance from a Mine resistant Ambush Protected (MRAP) vehicle on a range a few miles from Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan, as others dig a trench the ordnance wi... More
The lead latent print examiner for Afghan Captured
The lead latent print examiner for Afghan Captured Materials Exploitation Laboratory uses a green laser that makes latent fingerprints glow orange because of a dye used while processing the evidence. The finger... More
Bagram celebrates Native American Indian Heritage Month
Retired U.S. Army Staff Sgt. Theresa Blue Bird, a member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe in South Dakota, talks about her family, her life growing up on the reservation and her military career during the Native Ameri... More
Fort Carson unit takes responsibility for EOD in Afghanistan
Lt. Col. Donald Smith and Command Sgt. Maj. Gregory Miller case the colors of the 184th Ordnance Battalion (EOD) during a transfer of authority ceremony for Combined Joint Task Force Paladin-East on Bagram Air ... More
Suiting up the CSM, US Army in Afghanistan photo
Staff Sgt. Joshua Tygret, Sgt. 1st Class Henry St. Charles and Master Sgt. Mark West help 101st Airborne Division Command Sgt. Maj. Alonzo Smith don the 80-pound bomb suit used by explosive ordnance disposal te... More
Four Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from the
Four Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians from the 731st Ordnance Company (EOD) received the Purple Heart for wounds received in combat during a ceremony here Dec. 7. The 731st is in the process of redeploy... More
Members of Combined Joint Task Force Paladin stand
Members of Combined Joint Task Force Paladin stand in formation for the end of mission ceremony here Dec. 15. The unit cased its colors in preparation for redeploying president’s tasking to reduce the number o... More
Maj. Michael Ricciardi, an explosive ordnance disposal
Maj. Michael Ricciardi, an explosive ordnance disposal officer assigned to the 21st Theater Sustainment Command at Kaiserslautern, Germany, deployed to Afghanistan under the Worldwide Individual Augmentation Sy... More
A soldier pauses at a photo of one of 20 fallen service
A soldier pauses at a photo of one of 20 fallen service members upon entering the Combined Joint Task Force Paladin 6th Annual Fallen Comrade Memorial April 5. Friends and members of CJTF Paladin, an Explosive ... More
More than 500 deployed U.S. and coalition service members
More than 500 deployed U.S. and coalition service members participate in the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Wounded Warrior 5K run in honor of the 80 EOD technicians injured during combat operations in Afghanistan... More
Members of the Afghan army 4/2/205th Corps stand ready
Members of the Afghan army 4/2/205th Corps stand ready for their parade at Camp Hero in Kandahar. The parade recognized the achievement of EOD Team 2 which recently was certified in EOD operations by CJTF Paladin
A member of the Afghan 205th Corps Commando Kandak
A member of the Afghan 205th Corps Commando Kandak demonstrates improvised explosive device detection techniques to his instructors and senior officers at the explosive hazard reduction course school in Kandaha... More
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher L. Wooddell instructs members
Sgt. 1st Class Christopher L. Wooddell instructs members of the 2/205 Afghan National Army route clearance company in formations to use when countering-improvised explosive devices. The training was provided by... More
Representatives from the the coalition and Afghan National
Representatives from the the coalition and Afghan National Security Forces met at a shura on improvised explosive devices at Camp Julien Monday and Tuesday. The shura was meant to share experiences and address ... More
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Aaron S. Helmer
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician Aaron S. Helmer presents an Afghan National Army graduate of the coalition's Explosive Hazard Reduction Course his graduation certificate. The first class of 16 graduated ... More
Sgt. 1st Class David M. Furtado familiarizes students
Sgt. 1st Class David M. Furtado familiarizes students from the Afghanistan National Civil Order Police with the components of a counter-improvised explosive device robot as a part of a robot repair course given... More
A student at the explosive hazard reduction course
A student at the explosive hazard reduction course uncovers a practice improvised explosive device during an exercise. The EHRC here now has two Afghan National Security Force instructors who are taking a large... More
Students from the Explosive Hazard Reduction Course
Students from the Explosive Hazard Reduction Course at Kandahar Airfield were presented tool kits containing standard improvised explosive device-mitigation equipment during their graduation ceremony. The most ... More
An Afghan National Army soldier searches for a training
An Afghan National Army soldier searches for a training improvised explosive device during a session held by the 704th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company. The training is meant to improve the skills of the ANA... More
An Afghan National Army soldier searches for a training
An Afghan National Army soldier searches for a training improvised explosive device during a session held by the 704th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company. The training is meant to improve the skills of the ANA... More
Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two assumed
Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two assumed command of Combined Joint Task Force Paladin from the Army's 71st Ordnance Group during a transfer of authority ceremony held on June 22. CJTF Paladin is respo... More
An Afghan Civil Order Police explosive ordnance disposal
An Afghan Civil Order Police explosive ordnance disposal team leader interrogates a training improvised explosive device during an exercise held for Afghan National Security Forces. The exercise was meant to ex... More
An Afghan National Army soldier attending the explosive
An Afghan National Army soldier attending the explosive ordnance disposal course here receives his certificate of graduation. During the course, the students were instructed in basic improvised explosive device... More
Afghan National Army soldiers participate in a training
Afghan National Army soldiers participate in a training exercise as a part of the Explosive Hazard Reduction Course at Camp Leatherneck. The Afghan National Security Forces have taken the lead in running and in... More
Students at the Bagram Air Field Counter Radio-controlled
Students at the Bagram Air Field Counter Radio-controlled Improvised Explosive Device Electronic Warfare Course practice operation of their CREW devices during a hands-on portion of the class. The CREW course t... More
An Afghan National Army soldier receives his graduation
An Afghan National Army soldier receives his graduation certificate from the Improvised Explosive Device Mitigation Team training here, Wednesday. IMT training instructs members of the Afghan National Security ... More
Over 700 Muslims attended sunrise services at the Mosque
Over 700 Muslims attended sunrise services at the Mosque of Sayed Jamaludni Afghani on Bagram Air Field. This was the largest showing of adherents since the reopening of the mosque in three years ago. Commander... More
The 3rd Ordnance Battalion out of Fort Lewis McCord
The 3rd Ordnance Battalion out of Fort Lewis McCord took over Combined Joint Task Force Paladin’s operations in Regional Command South during a ceremony here, Sunday. The 3rd relieves the 192nd Ordnance Battali... More
Judge Karimi, chief judge for Parwan, listens intently
Judge Karimi, chief judge for Parwan, listens intently to the Prosecution Support Package refresher given by Theater Exploitation Team.
Lt. Col. John Thompson (L) works with an interpreter
Lt. Col. John Thompson (L) works with an interpreter to address the graduating class. The course served to prepare Afghan forces to take over counter-improvised explosive device duties after the 2014 NATO withdrawal.
Two soldiers assist the FasTac operator pick up an
Two soldiers assist the FasTac operator pick up an object by making full use of the robot’s camera.
On Jan. 26 Chaplain Thompson hosted Combined Joint
On Jan. 26 Chaplain Thompson hosted Combined Joint Task Force Paladin’s first prayer breakfast, providing spiritual guidance and bringing the unit together for fellowship. “Chaps” is redeploying this month and ... More
Petty Officer John Noll shows his neverending school
Petty Officer John Noll shows his neverending school pride after receiving a care package from current Blue Band members. Noll displayed his musical talents while deployed in Afghanistan by playing at Fallen Co... More
During the visit Latent Print Examiner Mallory McCormick
During the visit Latent Print Examiner Mallory McCormick provided several examples of forensic tests the lab technicians use to make accurate biometric identifications. The tour served to help the Afghan judges... More
From Bagram Air Field, Lt. Pino takes advantage of
From Bagram Air Field, Lt. Pino takes advantage of his front row seat at Petty Officer 1st Class Feliciano's ceremony in Suffolk, Va.
Lt. Col. Malcolm Hook keeps the Queen, Great Britain,
Lt. Col. Malcolm Hook keeps the Queen, Great Britain, and his family close at heart as he continuously works to increase Paladin’s CIED training and partnership capabilities.
Explosive ordnance disposal students prepare to train
Explosive ordnance disposal students prepare to train in the blast suits. The school has graduated 890 EOD operators since its 2007 inception.
Spc. Michael Pohina, 731st OD CO (EOD), and a teammate
Spc. Michael Pohina, 731st OD CO (EOD), and a teammate perform vehicle sweeps to detect any IED material prior to an ISAF meeting in Wardak province.
Staff Sgt. Mike Shorter, 731st OD Company (EOD) team
Staff Sgt. Mike Shorter, 731st OD Company (EOD) team lead, provides guidance to the ANCOP EOD team members after the mock-mission was conducted.
On May 4, Combined Joint Task Force Paladin joined
On May 4, Combined Joint Task Force Paladin joined Explosive Ordnance Disposal units around the world in honoring our fallen heroes who gave the ultimate sacrifice in 2012, especially those who wore the Paladin... More
Lt. Maximiliano Pino (U.S. Navy) and 1st Lt. Olalekan
Lt. Maximiliano Pino (U.S. Navy) and 1st Lt. Olalekan Daniels (U.S. Army) use a power saw to cut a wall for one of the new rooms as part of the Warrior Recovery Center expansion project. The center receives an ... More
On Tuesday, May 28, U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Rudderow and
On Tuesday, May 28, U.S. Navy Capt. Tim Rudderow and Explosive Ordnance Group 2 officially relinquished command of Combined Joint Task Force Paladin to U.S. Army Col. Marue “Mo” Quick and 52nd Ordnance Group. U... More