06/10/2024 Isole Salomone (Solomon Islands)
“If you ever come across anything suspicious like this item, please do not pick it up, contact your local law and/or enforcement agency for assistance”.
By Walter Ham, 20th CBRNE Command
U.S. Army and Marine Corps Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians joined together with bomb squad members from other nations to confront and defeat World War II era unexploded ordnance across the Solomon Islands. American Soldiers from the 303rd Ordnance Battalion (EOD) and U.S. Marines from the Marine Rotational Force – Darwin, Australia, served with EOD techs from Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the Royal Solomon Islands Police Force during the 20th iteration of Operation Render Safe. Troops from Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom observed the Australian-led operation designed to rid the islands of the more than 80-year-old explosive hazards. “I became an EOD officer due to the challenge it presented, and the close-knit, high achieving community that surround the profession,” said Gardner. “My most interesting experience so far has been this mission. It was truly an exceptional experience.”
Source: pacom.mil
If you find anything that appears to be an explosive device, do not touch it, leave it where it is and call the police. We will contact the appropriate agencies to properly dispose of the item.
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