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Staff Sgt. David Dezwaan (left), and Airman 1st Class Alex Nona, 60th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technicians, conduct radioactive detection methods during an exercise May 5, 2016, at Clear Lake, California. The EOD technicians participated in Operation: Half-Life, an exercise designed to evaluate a synchronized, multi-agency response to a crisis situation. (Senior Airman Bobby Cummings/Air Force)

Air Force bomb disposal tech charged in April insider attack in Syria

Tech. Sgt. David Wayne Dezwaan Jr., is accused of several violations of the Uniform Code of Military Justice.

By Rachel S. Cohen

6 months ago

Senior Airman Miguel Ramirez, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician from the 18th Civil Engineer Squadron, provides security while on patrol during an Improvised Explosive Device training event on Kadena Air Base, Japan, May 26, 2021. (Airman 1st Class Yosselin Perla/Air Force)

Enlisted airmen can earn up to $360,000 in retention bonuses in these fields

High retention is still limiting the number of airmen eligible for reenlistment bonuses.

By Rachel S. Cohen

19 months ago

Joint Base Andrews reopens after bomb hoax; suspect in custody

One man is in custody after falsely telling security forces at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, that he had a bomb in his car.

By Rachel S. Cohen

21 months ago

New job-specific PT standards are on the way. Here’s when — and if — they’re coming to you

These gender-neutral standards are designed to simulate the physical challenges battlefield airmen, and others, face on a daily basis.

By Stephen Losey

3 years ago

5 soldiers under ‘military control’ after reportedly stealing ordnance from Fort Hood

Sometimes you bring home a little groceries. Sometimes a little ordnance.

By Jon Simkins

4 years ago

Air Force offers hefty bonuses to hold on to experienced EOD techs

The Air Force has received permission to offer a rare selective retention bonus to EOD techs with more than 20 years of active-duty service.

By Stephen Losey

4 years ago

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