EOD technicians share knowledge with Tanzanian service members

By Senior Airman Nesha Humes

August 25, 2015

An Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician assigned to Combined Joint Task Force - Horn of Africa, review ordnance identification during a Humanitarian Mine Action course for the Tanzania People’s Defense Force in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania Aug. 26, 2015. HMA is funded by the Department of State and assists selected countries in relief and develops an indigenous mine action capability.(U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Nesha Humes)

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