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Staff Sgt. George Schmalz, 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, prepares to connect wire leads to a training device, Sept. 18, in Southwest Asia.The 379 EOD team trains on a variety of simulated situations continually to ensure mission readiness. Sergeant Schamlz is deployed from Charleston Air Force Base, S.C., in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barney)

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Staff Sgt. George Schmalz prepares to connect wire leads to a training device, Sept. 18, in Southwest Asia.The 379 Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team trains on a variety of simulated situations continually to ensure mission readiness. Sergeant Schmalz is a member of the 437th Civil Engineer Squadron and is deployed in support of Operations Iraqi and Enduring Freedom with the 379 EOD team as an explosive ordnance disposal craftsman. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Robert Barney)