071114-N-0577G-007 DRASI, Italy (Nov. 14, 2007) During a route clearance exercise, technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 operate the MK II Talon robot to investigate an improvised explosive device (IED) from their high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle. By using the robot, technicians can effectively dispose of the IED while maintaining a safe distance in the event of a detonation. EODMU-8 is based at Naval Air Station Sigonella. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian A. Goyak (Released) US Navy 071114-N-0577G-007 During a route clear


071114-N-0577G-007 DRASI, Italy (Nov. 14, 2007) During a route clearance exercise, technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 operate the MK II Talon robot to investigate an improvised explosive device (IED) from their high-mobility multipurpose wheeled vehicle. By using the robot, technicians can effectively dispose of the IED while maintaining a safe distance in the event of a detonation. EODMU-8 is based at Naval Air Station Sigonella. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Brian A. Goyak (Released) US Navy 071114-N-0577G-007 During a route clearance exercise, technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8 operate the MK II Talon robot to investigate an improvised explosive device (IED)


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