Gunfighter EOD sweeps range for danger

Explosive ordnance disposal members from the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron scan the range for explosives during a range clearance at Saylor Creek Range Complex, Idaho, May 9, 2016. The most common explosives found during the clearance were simulated surface-to-air missiles, called Smokey SAMs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chester Mientkiewicz/Released)

Gunfighter EOD sweeps range for danger

An explosive ordnance disposal member from the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron drags chains to the next location where inert explosives will be extracted at Saylor Creek Range Complex, Idaho, May 9, 2016. There are approximately 97,000 acres of Air Force-owned, joint-use land around Saylor Creek Range where public access is permitted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chester Mientkiewicz/Released)

Gunfighter EOD sweeps range for danger

Explosive ordnance disposal members from the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare for an inert GBU-12 Paveway II extraction during a range clearance at Saylor Creek Range Complex, Idaho, May 9, 2016. The training range's impact areas consist of approximately 24,000 acres of exclusive use area land. The ranges provide aircrews a realistic layout of simulated targets similar to those they might encounter during actual combat, such as an airfield, an industrial complex and radar, missile, gun and artillery sites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chester Mientkiewicz/Released)

Gunfighter EOD sweeps range for danger

An airman from the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron wraps a chain around an inert GBU-12 Paveway II's parachute in preparation for removal during a range clearance at Saylor Creek Range Complex, Idaho, May 9, 2016. The 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base operates, maintains and develops the Mountain Home, Idaho, Range Complex which is comprised of 7,400 square miles of associated airspace and 122,000 acres of land space used for two air-to-ground training ranges, five no-drop target complexes and 30 multi-size electronic combat sites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chester Mientkiewicz/Released)

Gunfighter EOD sweeps range for danger

Airmen from the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron extract inert explosives using a shovel loader with fork attachments during a range clearance at Saylor Creek Range Complex, Idaho, May 9, 2016. The 366th Fighter Wing at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho operates, maintains and develops the Mountain Home Range Complex which is comprised of 7,400 square miles of associated airspace and 122,000 acres of land space used for two air-to-ground training ranges, five no-drop target complexes and 30 multi-size electronic combat sites. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chester Mientkiewicz/Released)

Gunfighter EOD sweeps range for danger

An airman from the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron attaches a chain to a shovel loader in preparation for removal of inert GBU-12 Paveway II during a range clearance at Saylor Creek Range Complex, Idaho, May 9, 2016. The GBU-12s were dropped during training exercises to improve fighter pilots' accuracy. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chester Mientkiewicz/Released)

Gunfighter EOD sweeps range for danger

An explosive ordnance disposal member from the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron prepares an inert GBU-12 Paveway II for extraction during a range clearance at Saylor Creek Range Complex, Idaho, May 9, 2016. There are approximately 97,000 acres of Air Force owned, joint-use land around Saylor Creek Range where public access is permitted. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chester Mientkiewicz/Released)

Gunfighter EOD sweeps range for danger

Airmen from the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron prepare for an inert GBU-12 Paveway II extraction during a range clearance at Saylor Creek Range Complex, Idaho, May 9, 2016. The range clearance ensures individuals training on the range avoid injuries from explosives dropped in the past. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chester Mientkiewicz/Released)

Gunfighter EOD sweeps range for danger

Members from the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron drag inert explosives behind a five-ton truck as airmen gather explosive ordnance during a range clearance at Saylor Creek Range Complex, Idaho, May 9, 2016. The range clearance is a quarterly event held by explosive ordnance disposal ensuring improved safety to individuals training there. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chester Mientkiewicz/Released)

Gunfighter EOD sweeps Range Complex for danger

Published June 22, 2016
By Airman 1st Class Chester Mientkiewicz
366th Fighter Wing Public Affairs

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho -- Explosive ordnance disposal members from the 366th Civil Engineer Squadron scan the range for explosives during a range clearance at Saylor Creek Range Complex, Idaho, May 9, 2016. The most common explosives found during the clearance were simulated surface-to-air missiles, called Smokey SAMs. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Chester Mientkiewicz/Released)