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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during a four-day exercise

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participates in exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 13, 2025.The exercise incorporated small-unit tactics, counter-IED procedures and joint operations alongside role-players simulating partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during a four-day exercise

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians review plans during exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Limestone Hills Training Area, Mont., Aug. 14, 2025. EOD members undertake some of the Air Force's most dangerous missions in diverse and unforgiving locales worldwide; they work solo or in teams and employ special tools and vehicles to safely locate, identify, recover, disarm and dispose of dangerous weapons that threaten people, property and natural environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during a four-day exercise

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician stands guard during exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 13, 2025. Teams were required to operate with limited resources during the exercise in order to build resilience and confidence in austere field conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during a four-day exercise

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participates in exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Limestone Hills Training Area, Mont., Aug. 14, 2025. Joined by eight Airmen from four other bases, the Malmstrom Air Force EOD team led the four-day exercise which included night operations, raids, ambushes and intelligence gathering missions in the Big Belt Mountains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during a four-day exercise

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician patrols during exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Limestone Hills Training Area, Mont., Aug. 14, 2025. Participants executed day and night operations while carrying full combat loads, averaging 20 miles per day. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during a four-day exercise

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participates in exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Limestone Hills Training Area, Mont., Aug. 15, 2025. The four-day EOD exercise exposed participating Airmen to high-pressure environments in order to practice their decision-making skills and operations as a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during a four-day exercise

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participates in exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 13, 2025. The third annual combat leadership exercise is intended to develop participating EOD Airmen into resilient leaders prepared to adapt to evolving threats and execute real-world missions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during a four-day exercise

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician stands guard during exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 13, 2025. Teams were required to operate with limited resources during the exercise in order to build resilience and confidence in austere field conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during a four-day exercise

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participates in exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 13, 2025. The exercise denied simulated adversaries the ability to employ weapons of terror and strengthened the participating teams’ combat readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during a four-day exercise

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participates in exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 12, 2025. The exercise required participants to lead a minimum of five operations to build confidence in both technical and tactical skills. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during four-day exercise

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician scans for simulated enemies during exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Limestone Hills Training Area, Mont., Aug. 11, 2025. The four-day EOD exercise exposed participating Airmen to high-pressure environments in order to practice their decision-making skills and operations as a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during four-day exercise

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians debrief during exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 11, 2025. The team operated in austere conditions to practice resiliency and physical endurance, maintaining their readiness for potential real-world scenarios in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during four-day exercise

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician works to disarm a tripwire during exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Limestone Hills Training Area, Mont., Aug. 11, 2025. The exercise allowed the Airmen to apply their technical skills in realistic field conditions to prepare for potential real-world scenarios in the future. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during four-day exercise

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians participate in exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 11, 2025. During the exercise, the third iteration of its kind, Airmen practiced their ambush skills using land navigation techniques. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during four-day exercise

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians fly in a U.S. Army CH-47 Chinook during exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 11, 2025. Joined by eight Airmen from four other bases, the Malmstrom Air Force EOD team led the four-day exercise which included night operations, raids, ambushes and intelligence gathering missions in the Big Belt Mountains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during four-day exercise

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians scan for simulated enemies during exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Limestone Hills Training Area, Mont., Aug. 11, 2025. The four-day EOD exercise exposed participating Airmen to high-pressure environments in order to practice their decision-making skills and operations as a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during four-day exercise

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participates in exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 11, 2025. The Airmen conducted night operations due to the unique demand of their continuous mission at any hour. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during four-day exercise

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participates in exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 11, 2025. The four-day exercise included night operations to test the EOD Airmen’s familiarization with special equipment essential for safely locating, approaching, and disposing of threats in low-light conditions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during four-day exercise

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians simulate clearing a building during exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 11, 2025. The EOD members practiced close quarters battle techniques to strengthen their ability to operate safely and effectively in high threat, confined and dynamic environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during four-day exercise

U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians participate in exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 11, 2025. The exercise provided EOD Airmen the chance to operate in a remote environment to practice their land navigation skills and tactical knowledge for avoiding threats in open fields. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during four-day exercise

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician reviews a map during exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 11, 2025. Participating Airmen practiced land navigation during the third annual exercise, which occurred in the Big Belt Mountains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Jack Rodriguez Escamilla)

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Air Force EOD Airmen test grit, readiness in Montana during a four-day exercise

Published Aug. 26, 2025

FORT WILLIAM HENRY HARRISON, Mont. -- A U.S. Air Force explosive ordnance disposal technician participates in exercise Big Trouble in Little Townsend at Fort William Henry Harrison, Mont., Aug. 13, 2025.The exercise incorporated small-unit tactics, counter-IED procedures and joint operations alongside role-players simulating partner forces. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Teniya Caldwell)