FORT STORY, Virginia (April 18, 2023) A U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technician from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 6 (EODMU 6) attaches a detonation cord to a blast charge 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 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. U.S. Navy 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)