EOD Air Commandos conduct tool training

Airman 1st Class Lawrence Gress, an explosive ordinance disposal journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, tests the .50 caliber blank rounds of an MK1 rocket wrench during EOD tool training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Mar. 6, 2017. The electrical detonation of the two .50-caliber blank rounds causes the rocket wrench to spin rapidly, removing the fuse attached to the ordnance in the process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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EOD Air Commandos conduct tool training

Airman 1st Class Lawrence Gress, an explosive ordinance disposal journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, wires an MK1 rocket wrench during EOD tool training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Mar. 6, 2017. EOD specialists conduct tool training to remain familiar with equipment and ensure operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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EOD Air Commandos conduct tool training

Airman 1st Class Lawrence Gress, an explosive ordinance disposal journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, hammers a steel rebar rod into the ground during EOD tool training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Mar. 6, 2017. The steel rebar rod is used to fasten 550 paracord to a MK1 rocket wrench that removes fuses from projectiles. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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EOD Air Commandos conduct tool training

Airman 1st Class Lawrence Gress, an explosive ordinance disposal journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, checks the jaw assembly of an MK1 rocket wrench during EOD tool training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Mar. 6, 2017. If the rocket wrench is not straight, it may not properly remove the fuse and could cause damage to the tool. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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EOD Air Commandos conduct tool training

Airman 1st Class Lawrence Gress, an explosive ordinance disposal journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, fastens 550 paracord to a MK1 rocket wrench during EOD tool training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Mar. 6, 2017. EOD specialists are trained to detect, disarm, detonate and dispose explosive threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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EOD Air Commandos conduct tool training

Airman 1st Class Lawrence Gress, an explosive ordinance disposal journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, secures a MK1 rocket wrench on the fuse of a projectile during EOD tool training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Mar. 6, 2017. If the rocket wrench is not straight, it may not properly remove the fuse and could cause damage to the tool. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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EOD Air Commandos conduct tool training

Airman 1st Class Lawrence Gress, an explosive ordinance disposal journeyman with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron, uses a CD450-4J Blasting Machine to detonate a MK1 rocket wrench during EOD tool training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Mar. 6, 2017. The electrical detonation of the two .50-caliber blank rounds causes the rocket wrench to spin rapidly, removing the fuse attached to the ordnance in the process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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EOD Air Commandos conduct tool training

An MK1 rocket wrench removes the fuse of a projectile during EOD tool training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Mar. 6, 2017. The electrical detonation of the two .50-caliber blank rounds causes the rocket wrench to spin rapidly, removing the fuse attached to the ordnance in the process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)

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EOD Air Commandos conduct tool training

Published March 7, 2017
By Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick
1st Special Operations Wing Public Affairs

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. -- Explosive ordinance disposal specialists with the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron conduct EOD tool training at Hurlburt Field, Fla., Mar. 6, 2017. EOD specialists conduct tool training to remain familiar with equipment and ensure readiness to execute operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Joseph Pick)