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EOD technicians defuse threats before they occur

Staff Sgt. Christopher Eccard, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance dispersal technician, uses a radio to communicate with other EOD teams during a training exercise on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 3, 2017. EOD technicians are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose explosive threats worldwide. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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EOD technicians defuse threats before they occur

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians from the 99th Civil Engineer Squadron walk onto the range for training on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., May 3, 2017. EOD technicians are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose of explosive threats all over the world, making them are the specialists who bravely serve as the Air Force’s bomb squad. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Senior Airman Michael Buras’s daughter, Maddison, detonates a first blast at the new Buras EOD Facility on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 21. Buras continued to serve after being awarded the Purple Heart, and deployed in support of ongoing wartime operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Senior Airman Michael Buras’s father, John Buras, gives his remarks during a dedication ceremony of a new Explosive Ordinance Disposal building at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 21. During the ceremony, retired Air Force Maj. Gen. Timothy Byers, took the time to discuss parts of Buras’ past, including his deployments as an EOD technician. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Senior Airman Michael Buras’s medals hang in a memorial within the new Buras EOD Facility at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 21. In honor of Buras’ ultimate sacrifice, his memory will always be celebrated by those who step foot in the new EOD facility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Senior Airman Michael Buras’s family unveils a plaque in his honor during a dedication ceremony of the new explosive ordinance disposal building at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 21. Buras was awarded the Purple Heart in May 2009, while he was a gunner on a mine resistance ambush vehicle. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Senior Airman Michael Buras’s daughter Maddison examines the plaque dedicated to her fallen father at the new Explosive Ordinance Disposal building at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 21. On Sept. 21, 2010, in a valiant effort providing cover for fellow Airmen, Senior Airman Michael J. Buras was killed in action by an improvised explosive device while deployed at Operating Location Bravo, Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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99th Air Base Wing Public Affairs

Family of Senior Airman Michael Buras and Explosive Ordinance Disposal technicians pull back a cover to reveal a new EOD building sign at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., Sept. 21. The 99th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Flight paid respect to Buras by naming and dedicating their newest facility in his honor on Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., during a ceremony, Sept. 21. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Kevin Tanenbaum/Released)

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CES bloggers visit Nellis

Staff Sgt. Tukker Willson, 99th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal journeyman, provides an EOD mission brief to Consumer Electronics Show bloggers Jan. 11, 2013, at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev. Willson highlighted the operation control unit for the F-6 robotic platform. CES bloggers were able to see the technology that EOD members use in day to day operations and get a better understanding of the U.S. Air Force mission at Nellis. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. David Miller)

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