CLDP experience explosive growth with EOD

U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron/Explosive Ordnance Disposal assist a member of the Civilian Leadership Development Program with donning an explosive suit at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 4, 2024. The suit contains heavy body armor and is made to withstand pressure caused by explosives and any debris they produce. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
Jaren Rogers, U.S. Air Forces in Europe – Air Forces Africa financial management budget analyst, looks through the scope of an M4 rifle at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 4, 2024. Members of the Civilian Leadership Development Program were given an immersive tour of the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron, Explosive Ordnance Disposal mission. During their tour they were given an in-depth explanation on their mission set, shown how they safely detonate explosives and were given the opportunity to wear a bomb suit. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron/Explosive Ordnance Disposal observe a member of the Civilian Leadership Development Program remotely detonate an explosive charge at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 4, 2024. Airmen assigned to the EOD team are experts at handling, disposing of and detonating explosives. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. Air Force Airmen assigned to the 786th Civil Engineer Squadron/Explosive Ordnance Disposal explain how to safely detonate an explosive to Civilian Leadership Development Program members at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 4, 2024. The CLDP provides career broadening to civilians working in directorates within the command headquarters through exposure to USAFE-AFAFRICA missions, structure, culture and leadership (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
Members of the Civilian Leadership Development Program observe an explosive detonate during a controlled scenario at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 4, 2024. CLDP participants were able to receive a hands-on learning experience on the mission and what role EOD plays at Ramstein Air Base. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)
U.S. Air Force Master Sgt. Justin Beasely, 786th Civil Engineer Squadron/Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight chief, instructs Civilian Leadership Development Program members on how to pack containers with C-4 explosives at Ramstein Air Base, Germany, April 4, 2024. The CLDP provides career broadening to civilians working in directorates within the command headquarters through exposure to USAFE-AFAFRICA missions, structure, culture and leadership (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Edgar Grimaldo)