FORT STORY, Va. (April 18, 2023) A U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technician, from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6, (EODMU 6) uses a laser rangefinder during an airfield demolition and repair (ADR) drill at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, April 18. U.S. Navy EOD platoons from EODMU 6 and EODMU 12 are executing Crab Exercise (CrabEx) hosted by Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit 2 (EODTEU TWO), a training exercise that requires U.S. Navy EOD units of action to clear a range of simulated explosive threats during full mission profile drills using special operations mobility tactics and advanced technologies. EOD operate as a part of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force (NECF) enabling the U.S. Navy Fleet with a unique capability to clear and protect the battlespace from a range of explosive hazards. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nicholas Skyles)