Explosive Mission

A joint-coalition convoy departs Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan, to dispose of excess military ordnance June 12, 2013. Romanian soldiers provided security for the mission, while U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Slovakian and Australian explosive ordnance disposal personnel conducted the controlled detonations, which was an example of the working partnerships between the allied countries. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Scott Saldukas)

PHOTO ESSAY: Airmen join coalition forces in EOD mission

Published June 28, 2013
By 451st Air Expeditionary Wing Public Affairs

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) -- A joint-coalition explosive ordnance disposal mission took place June 12 near Kandahar Airfield when U.S. Air Force, U.S. Army, Slovakian and Australian EOD personnel came together to dispose of excess military ordnance.

Romanian soldiers provided security for the mission while the other NATO partners conducted the controlled detonations, which was an example of the working partnerships between the allied countries.

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Explosive Mission

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