Robot wrecks rockets
Staff Sgt. Jason Snow sends a Pacbot to an incident site in Panjshir Province, Afghanistan while local authorities watch. Two 107 mm rockets on timer were found aimed at a coalition forward operating base and then destroyed.
Robot wrecks rockets (2)
Staff Sgt. Jason Snow sends a Pacbot to an incident site in Panjshir Province, Afghanistan while local authorities watch. Two 107 mm rockets on timer were found aimed at a coalition forward operating base and then destroyed.
Airmen combat explosive threats in Afghanistan
Senior Airman Emily Walker pilots a Talon explosive ordnance disposal robot from inside a mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle Oct. 26 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Integrated cameras allow Airman Walker to see objects around the robot, helping her to safely handle most incidents without ever having to leave the MRAP.
Airmen combat explosive threats in Afghanistan (2)
A Talon explosive ordnance disposal robot picks up a simulated piece of unexploded ordnance Oct. 26 at Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan. Air Force EOD teams in Afghanistan respond to 46 percent all incidents involving explosives -- helping to keep not just Airmen safe, but also coalition forces of all branches and nationalities.
Airmen combat explosive threats in Afghanistan (3)
A mine-resistant, ambush-protected vehicle stands ready at the 755th Air Expeditionary Group Explosive Ordnance Disposal Operation Location-Bravo, Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan. MRAPs provide a great deal of safety and security for EOD teams, incorporating thick armor and a V-shaped hull to deflect blasts away from passengers.