190829-N-LN093-1022 SANTA RITA, Guam (Aug. 29, 2019)

190829-N-LN093-1022

SANTA RITA, Guam (Aug. 29, 2019) Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technicians assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 5 and members of Her Majesty’s New Zealand Ship Matataua (HMNZS Matataua) conduct a simulated underwater improvised explosive device (IED) clearing knowledge exchange as part of Exercise HYDRACRAB. HYDRACRAB is a quadrilateral exercise conducted by forces from Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and U.S. Naval forces. The purpose of this exercise is to prepare the participating Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) forces to operate as an integrated, capable, and potent allied force ready to respond to a changing and complex maritime environment in the Indo-Pacific region. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jasen Moreno-Garcia)

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