Clearing the Way
U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Eric Ruiz, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, discusses TCCC tactics with his team during a Team Leader Down Drill at Seymour Johnson Air Force Base, North Carolina, Jan. 15, 2026. The exercise assessed EOD’s capability for rapid crisis response and the proficiency of its constituent units in executing the mission-essential tasks, training their resilience and adaptability. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Daryl Briscoe)