Explosive charges are laid out Feb. 27 during an explosive
Explosive charges are laid out Feb. 27 during an explosive ordnance disposal course in the Central Training Area. The charges shown can cut through steel, demolish buildings and dispose of ordnance.
Marines observe Sgt. Christopher D. Madison, right,
Marines observe Sgt. Christopher D. Madison, right, tie a modified girth hitch with detonation cord June 19 at the Central Training Area. A group of Marines and sailors were given an opportunity to learn basic ... More
Marines with Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion,
Marines with Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion, await instructions Feb. 27 during an explosive ordnance disposal course in the Central Training Area. Marines were selected to participate in a demoli... More
Marines and sailors make their way downrange after
Marines and sailors make their way downrange after a controlled explosion June 19 at the Central Training Area. The service members learned and experienced the duties of an explosive ordnance disposal technicia... More
Gunnery Sgt. Amos D. Miller discusses proper handling
Gunnery Sgt. Amos D. Miller discusses proper handling and disposal of explosive charges with Marines Feb. 27 during an explosive ordnance disposal demonstration in the Central Training Area. Miller is an EOD te... More
Gunnery Sgt. Dane R. Griffin, right, assists Seaman
Gunnery Sgt. Dane R. Griffin, right, assists Seaman Conner R. Vaughn with the setup of an explosive June 19 at the Central Training Area. Vaughn, an Ellensburg, Washington, native, gained hands-on experience wi... More
Staff Sgt. Edward C. Ludwig V, left, assists Marines
Staff Sgt. Edward C. Ludwig V, left, assists Marines in the set-up of demolition charges Feb. 27 during an explosive ordnance disposal course in the Central Training Area. Ludwig is an EOD technician with Headq... More
Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael D. Lange attaches detonation
Petty Officer 3rd Class Michael D. Lange attaches detonation cord to a main cord June 19 at the Central Training Area during explosive ordnance disposal training. All TNT was ignited from a safe distance away, ... More
A demolition charge detonates during an explosive ordnance
A demolition charge detonates during an explosive ordnance disposal course Feb. 27 in the Central Training Area. The demonstration gave Marines with Company B, Headquarters and Service Battalion, an opportunity... More
Staff Sgt. Edward C. Ludwig V, center, teaches Marines
Staff Sgt. Edward C. Ludwig V, center, teaches Marines and sailors about dynamite at the Central Training Area. The Marines and sailors were given a chance to handle dynamite and were taught how to lace the dy... More
Marines walk away from a blasting cap demonstration
Marines walk away from a blasting cap demonstration June 19 at the Central Training Area. A blasting cap is about the size of a wax crayon and is used to detonate explosives. When set off, the blasting cap sent... More
Gunnery Sgt. Amos D. Miller assembles explosives June
Gunnery Sgt. Amos D. Miller assembles explosives June 19 at the Central Training Area. He and his team of explosive ordnance disposal technicians invited Marines and sailors with different military occupational... More
Marines and sailors observe a controlled explosion
Marines and sailors observe a controlled explosion from a safe distance June 19 at the Central Training Area. The Marines and sailors rigged their own explosives under the supervision of an explosive ordnance d... More
Staff Sgt. Edward C. Ludwig V, right, inspects a Marine’s
Staff Sgt. Edward C. Ludwig V, right, inspects a Marine’s equipment at the Central Training Area. Explosive ordnance disposal technicians inspect all service members’ equipment as a routine safety precaution fo... More
Sgt. Brandyn S. Burke, left, teaches Marines and sailors
Sgt. Brandyn S. Burke, left, teaches Marines and sailors how to properly wrap TNT with detonation cord June 19 at the Central Training Area. The detonation cord is wrapped tightly to ensure most of the cord is ... More