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EOD Sabers train in multilateral IED Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Arlen Calhoun, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member, holds an evidence tool box open for Army of the Czech Republic Sgt. 1st Class Milan Pagurko, EOD member, during the second annual multilateral Improvised Explosive Device Rodeo at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 15, 2017. EOD members from Germany, Czech Republic, The Netherlands, Sweden, Ramstein Air Base, Spangdahlem Air Base, and Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana took part in the five day event to train on IED’s while learning tactics, techniques and procedures from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

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EOD Sabers train in multilateral IED Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Brooke Hamilton, 52nd Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, shows a mock improvised explosive device during the second annual multilateral IED Rodeo at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 12, 2017. EOD teams and members from seven different units had the opportunity to participate in and observe different IED scenarios during the almost week long training. The mock IED scenarios were based on real life happenings from current world events. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

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EOD Sabers train in multilateral IED Rodeo

Army of the Czech Republic Sgt. 1st Class Milan Pagurko, explosive ordnance disposal member, waits outside a room to collect evidence after a controlled discharge of a mock improvised explosive device during the second annual multilateral IED Rodeo at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 15, 2017. The five day event allowed for multiple NATO militaries to work closely with one another while practicing and showcasing their EOD skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

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EOD Sabers train in multilateral IED Rodeo

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Scott Plough, 434th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member, drags a rope during the second annual multilateral Improvised Explosive Device Rodeo at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 12-16, 2017. During certain scenarios of the event, ropes are attached to door handles and pulled from a safe location, ensuring the member stays unharmed in the event a mock IED is attached to a trigger point in the doorway. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)

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EOD Sabers train in multilateral IED Rodeo

Published June 21, 2017
By Senior Airman Preston Cherry
52nd Fighter Wing Public Affairs

SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany -- U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Arlen Calhoun, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team member, holds an evidence tool box open for Army of the Czech Republic Sgt. 1st Class Milan Pagurko, EOD member, during the second annual multilateral Improvised Explosive Device Rodeo at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany, June 15, 2017. EOD members from Germany, Czech Republic, The Netherlands, Sweden, Ramstein Air Base, Spangdahlem Air Base, and Grissom Air Reserve Base, Indiana took part in the five day event to train on IED’s while learning tactics, techniques and procedures from each other. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Cherry)