190912-N-LL146-1053 KEFLAVIK, Iceland (Sept. 12, 2019) An explosive ordnance disposal technician, assigned to Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit (EODMU) 8, utilizes a TALON remotely operated vehicle to render safe a simulated improvised explosive device (IED) during exercise Northern Challenge 2019 in Keflavik, Iceland, Sept. 12, 2019. Exercise Northern Challenge 2019 is an annual joint funded Icelandic coast guard-hosted multinational EOD exercise aimed at preparing Partnership for Peace, NATO and Nordic nations for international deployments and defense against terrorism. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Scott Bigley)