EOD Conducts Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Pezzulli, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, uses a handheld radiation monitor and joint chemical agent detector to identify potential hazards during a weapon of mass destruction response training exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 23, 2026. The training enhances the team's ability to detect hazardous materials, assess threats and respond effectively to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive incidents. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)

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EOD Conducts Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB

U.S. Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians prepare equipment for a weapon of mass destruction response training exercise outside the Base Support Emergency Response Vehicle at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 23, 2026. The training enhances the team's ability to rapidly deploy specialized equipment and respond to hazardous incidents, strengthening installation readiness and emergency response capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)

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EOD Conducts Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Pezzulli, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, laughs while talking with an FBI agent following the inspection of a simulated hazardous material container during a weapon of mass destruction response training exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 23, 2026. The training reinforces proper hazardous material response procedures, strengthening the ability of military and civilian partners to safely identify, collect and preserve evidence during complex incident responses. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)

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EOD Conducts Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Pezzulli, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, puts on a G1 self-contained breathing apparatus mask before entering a simulated hazardous area during a weapon of mass destruction response training exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 23, 2026. The breathing apparatus provides a clean air supply while operating in potentially hazardous environments, allowing technicians to safely identify and respond to chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)

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EOD Conducts Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Pezzulli, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, discusses the next steps in the response process with FBI agents following the disposal of a simulated hazardous material container during a weapon of mass destruction response training exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 23, 2026. Weapon of mass destruction response training is one of 10 mission areas in which EOD technicians are required to certify annually, ensuring sustained proficiency in core response capabilities and readiness to operate in complex hazardous environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)

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EOD Conducts Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Anthony Pezzulli and Senior Airman Ethan Hutcherson, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians, position a percussion actuated neutralizer (PAN) near a simulated hazardous material container during a weapon of mass destruction response training exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 23, 2026. The PAN uses a laser aiming system to identify a precise point to accurately align the system before activating it, supporting safe operations and reinforcing precision throughout the training scenario. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)

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EOD Conducts Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB

A Golden Engineering XRS-3 X-ray system is positioned with a grid aim panel to capture an X-ray image of the contents inside a hazardous container during a weapon of mass destruction response training exercise at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, June 23, 2026. The training familiarizes Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians with specialized equipment and procedures used to safely identify potential hazards while minimizing risk to personnel and preserving operational readiness. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Kameron Green)

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EOD Conducts a Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB

Published July 2, 2026
By Airman Kameron Green
19th Airlift Wing Public Affairs

LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. --

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen honed their skills during a Weapon of Mass Destruction training, strengthening their ability to safely identify hazards, assess evolving threats and respond to high risk incidents. Through realistic scenarios and specialized equipment, the training enhances installation readiness and equips EOD technicians with the skills to respond quickly and effectively when every second counts.

EOD Conducts Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB

EOD Conducts Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB

EOD Conducts Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB

EOD Conducts Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB

EOD Conducts Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB

EOD Conducts Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB

EOD Conducts Weapon of Mass Destruction Training at LRAFB