An official website of the United States Government 
Here's how you know

Official websites use .gov

A .gov website belongs to an official government organization in the United States.

Secure .gov websites use HTTPS

A lock ( lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .gov website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

Photos

Snapshots of what’s happening in the Defense Department.

A Marine uses a metal detector as he searches for signs of improvised explosive devices during a counter-IED training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 1, 2016. The Marine is an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion. During the exercise, evaluators assessed Marines on their abilities to safely locate and dispose of an IED. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron K. Fiala

Finding IED’s

A Marine uses a metal detector as he searches for signs of improvised explosive devices during a counter-IED training exercise at Camp Lejeune, N.C., Sept. 1, 2016. The Marine is an explosive ordnance disposal technician assigned to EOD Company, 8th Engineer Support Battalion. During the exercise, evaluators assessed Marines on their abilities to safely locate and dispose of an IED. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Aaron K. Fiala

Photo Gallery