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355 SFS and 355 CES EOD flight respond to abandoned vehicle during ML 26-2

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  • By Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter
  • 355th Wing Public Affairs
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. --  

Airmen assigned to the 355th Security Forces Squadron and 355 Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight respond to a reported abandoned vehicle during Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. Relentless training and operational focus ensure Airmen are ready to meet any challenge with precision and professionalism. Airmen don’t train for easy days; they train for the hardest day. High-intensity, realistic exercises push Warfighters to their limits, building the muscle memory and confidence needed for combat.

An Airman assigned to the 355th Security Forces Squadron diverts traffic to maintain a security cordon during Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. The cordon was established after Military Working Dog Oko alerted his handler of a simulated explosive device in an abandoned vehicle. A robust base defense ensures Airmen are prepared to counter threats from the inside out – making Air Force bases a hard target from every angle. Air Combat Command relies on a seamless network to remain ready to fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

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An Airman assigned to the 355th Security Forces Squadron diverts traffic to maintain a security cordon during Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. The cordon was established after Military Working Dog Oko alerted his handler of a simulated explosive device in an abandoned vehicle. A robust base defense ensures Airmen are prepared to counter threats from the inside out – making Air Force bases a hard target from every angle. Air Combat Command relies on a seamless network to remain ready to fight. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Frank, 355th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, directs evacuated service members away from a simulated vehicle-borne improvised explosive device during Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. Once MWD Oko alerted his handler about the presence of explosives in the vehicle, the team contacted the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance flight for further examination. During ML 26-2, readiness began behind the scenes. Mission support functions like logistics, medical care, civil engineering, and base operations are the backbone of the Air Force’s ability to adapt, overcome, and dominate in every domain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Trevor Frank, 355th Security Forces Squadron military working dog trainer, directs evacuated service members away from a simulated vehicle-borne improvised explosive device during Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. Once MWD Oko alerted his handler about the presence of explosives in the vehicle, the team contacted the 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance flight for further examination. During ML 26-2, readiness began behind the scenes. Mission support functions like logistics, medical care, civil engineering, and base operations are the backbone of the Air Force’s ability to adapt, overcome, and dominate in every domain. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Duncan, 355th Security Forces Squadron wing inspection team member, evaluates the squadron’s response to a simulated explosive found in an abandoned vehicle during Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. Relentless training and operational focus during combat readiness exercises like Mosaic Lightning 26-2 ensure Airmen are ready to meet any challenge with precision and professionalism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Jacob Duncan, 355th Security Forces Squadron wing inspection team member, evaluates the squadron’s response to a simulated explosive found in an abandoned vehicle during Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. Relentless training and operational focus during combat readiness exercises like Mosaic Lightning 26-2 ensure Airmen are ready to meet any challenge with precision and professionalism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)
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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Blaquiere, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, navigates a T7 robotic platform toward a simulated abandoned vehicle with reported munitions during exercise Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. High-intensity, realistic combat readiness exercises like Mosaic Lightning push Warfighters to their limits, building the muscle memory and confidence needed for combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Matthew Blaquiere, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, navigates a T7 robotic platform toward a simulated abandoned vehicle with reported munitions during exercise Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. High-intensity, realistic combat readiness exercises like Mosaic Lightning push Warfighters to their limits, building the muscle memory and confidence needed for combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)
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Relentless training and operational focus ensure Airmen are ready to meet any challenge with precision and professionalism.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Catania, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician and wing inspection team member, evaluates his EOD team’s response to a simulated improvised explosive device found in an abandoned vehicle during Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. Relentless training and operational focus during exercises like Mosaic Lightning 26-2 ensure Airmen are ready to meet any challenge with precision and professionalism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

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U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Catania, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician and wing inspection team member, evaluates his EOD team’s response to a simulated improvised explosive device found in an abandoned vehicle during Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. Relentless training and operational focus during exercises like Mosaic Lightning 26-2 ensure Airmen are ready to meet any challenge with precision and professionalism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)
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A T7 robotic platform removes a tarp from a simulated vehicle-borne improvised explosive device during exercise Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. Through relentless training, disciplined execution, and unity of purpose, Air Combat Command’s warriors deliver unmatched readiness and warfighting effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

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A T7 robotic platform removes a tarp from a simulated vehicle-borne improvised explosive device during exercise Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. Through relentless training, disciplined execution, and unity of purpose, Air Combat Command’s warriors deliver unmatched readiness and warfighting effectiveness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bruce Noble, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, separates initiators from simulated bulk explosives during exercise Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. Relentless training and operational focus ensure Airmen are ready to meet any challenge with precision and professionalism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bruce Noble, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, separates initiators from simulated bulk explosives during exercise Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. Relentless training and operational focus ensure Airmen are ready to meet any challenge with precision and professionalism. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bruce Noble, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, cuts the wire to separate initiators from simulated bulk explosives during exercise Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. The initiators were placed in a metal canister designed to withstand the detonation of a bomb. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bruce Noble, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, cuts the wire to separate initiators from simulated bulk explosives during exercise Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. The initiators were placed in a metal canister designed to withstand the detonation of a bomb. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)
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Initiators from simulated bulk explosives rest in a MK 663 blasting cap container during exercise Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. The container is designed to safely store and transport blasting caps associated with improvised explosive devices in both operational and training environments. High-intensity, realistic exercises like Mosaic Lightning 26-2 push Warfighters to their limits, building the muscle memory and confidence needed for combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

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Initiators from simulated bulk explosives rest in a MK 663 blasting cap container during exercise Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. The container is designed to safely store and transport blasting caps associated with improvised explosive devices in both operational and training environments. High-intensity, realistic exercises like Mosaic Lightning 26-2 push Warfighters to their limits, building the muscle memory and confidence needed for combat. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)
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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bruce Noble, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, removes an EOD bomb suit helmet during exercise Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. The bomb suit is designed to protect EOD Airmen from planned and unplanned detonations. In the face of complex threats, warrior ethos drives disciplined execution and a shared mission focus, enabling Air Combat Command to maintain its edge in contested domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)

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U.S. Air Force Tech. Sgt. Bruce Noble, 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team leader, removes an EOD bomb suit helmet during exercise Mosaic Lightning 26-2 at Davis-Monthan Air Force Base, Arizona, May 8, 2026. The bomb suit is designed to protect EOD Airmen from planned and unplanned detonations. In the face of complex threats, warrior ethos drives disciplined execution and a shared mission focus, enabling Air Combat Command to maintain its edge in contested domains. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Kahdija Slaughter)
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