LITTLE FALLS, Minn. (Jan. 31, 2024) U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technicians from Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2 and U.S. Air Force EOD technicians from the 148th Fighter Wing EOD Flight pose for a photo during Snow Crab Exercise 24-1. SNOWCRABEX is an annual exercise designed to test and evaluate U.S. Navy EOD and Navy Diver's capabilities and equipment in a simulated arctic environment and improve combat effectiveness. Navy EOD and Navy Divers are part of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force (NECF), enabling the U.S. Navy Fleet by clearing and protecting the battlespace. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Jacob D. Bergh)