De-arming the enemy

Senior Airman Edwin Fortier walks alongside the Talon after a training mission May 5, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Military personnel train with the Talon, a tactical robot used to assist in de-arming improvised explosive devises from a safe distance. Senior Airman Fortier is an explosive ordinance disposal apprentice with the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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De-arming the enemy

Airmen practice searching for improvised explosive devices and de-arming them to stay operational ready during an exercise May 5, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Maintaining readiness is critical to Airmen safety. The Airmen are with the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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De-arming the enemy

Tech. Sgt. Heath Tempel de-briefs the Airmen after an operational readiness exercise May 5, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. Operational readiness is important for Airmen safety. Sergeant Tempel is an explosive ordinance craftsman with the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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De-arming the enemy

The Talon de-arms a simulated improvised explosive devise during a readiness exercise May 5, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The Talon is a tactical robot that personnel can use to de-arm explosives from a safe distance. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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De-arming the enemy

Airman Devin Long views the laptop controller May 5, 2009, Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska. The controller allows personnel to manipulate the Talon, a tactical robot, from a safe distance of explosives. Airman Long is an explosive ordinance disposal apprentice with the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordinance Flight. (U.S. Air Force photo/Airman 1st Class Laura Max)

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De-arming from a distance

Published May 6, 2009

De-arming the enemy

De-arming the enemy

De-arming the enemy

De-arming the enemy

De-arming the enemy