Luke AFB EOD X-Ray Field Training

A mock unmanned aerial system with simulated explosives (center) and a new X-ray system (left) are staged on a field during an exercise, April 21, 2024, at Camp Navajo, Arizona. U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing arrived in northern Arizona to enhance their skills and train with new Explosive Ordnance Disposal technology. Teams responded to scenarios, immediately neutralizing hazards and clearing the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB EOD X-Ray Field Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Kevin Hodgson, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, carries a new X-ray system during a field exercise, April 21, 2024, at Camp Navajo, Arizona. Representatives from Cuattro, developers of the EOD systems the Airmen are using, were on-site to instruct on the new system’s functions and capabilities. According to Cuattro, the X-ray provides a faster, better, and more reliable approach to EOD. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB EOD X-Ray Field Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Helms, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, discusses a retrieval plan for mock ordnances during a field exercise, April 21, 2024, at Camp Navajo, Arizona. Helms and his team analyze the locations of simulated explosives using a new X-ray system designed to improve the speed and efficiency of EOD exercises. The critical information from the X-ray allows the team to neutralize threats swiftly, optimizing their time and resources. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB EOD X-Ray Field Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Zachary Vincent (left), Kevin Hodgson (center), Matthew Helms (right), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians, analyze the readout from an X-ray system during a field exercise, April 21, 2024, at Camp Navajo, Arizona. The Airmen use the data to locate explosive hazards and its fusing systems. This analysis leads directly to their next, safest course of action. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB EOD X-Ray Field Training

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Matthew Helms, 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, analyzes data from an X-ray system during a field exercise, April 21, 2024, at Camp Navajo, Arizona. Helms works with his team to plan their next course of action for safely locating and addressing simulated explosive threats. The information from the X-ray helps formulate a game plan to neutralize mock ordnance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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U.S. Air Force Senior Airmen Zachary Vincent (right) and Kevin Hodgson (left), 56th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians, survey the location of the explosive hazards during a field exercise, April 21, 2024, at Camp Navajo, Arizona. With data analyzed from the X-ray system, they strategize their next steps for safe retrieval. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)

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Luke AFB EOD X-Ray Field Training

Published April 28, 2025
By A1C Belinda Guachun-Chichay
56th Fighter Wing

A mock unmanned aerial system with simulated explosives (center) and a new X-ray system (left) are staged on a field during an exercise, April 21, 2024, at Camp Navajo, Arizona. U.S. Air Force Airmen from the 56th Fighter Wing arrived in northern Arizona to enhance their skills and train with new Explosive Ordnance Disposal technology. Teams responded to scenarios, immediately neutralizing hazards and clearing the area. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Belinda Guachun-Chichay)