by Nick Delgado
Guam - The Guam Army National Guard conducted explosives
training with the Navy's EOD Mobile 5 Unit at Andersen South today. The
training is part of the Guard's preparation for their upcoming deployment. EOD Operations
Officer Lt. Nicholas Boccagna says the training helps soldiers identify
improvised explosive devices as well as chemical agents.
He says the
scenario teaches troops how to handle others exposed to nerve agents, and how
to handle the bombs they come across. He added, "This is actually one of
the first trainings we've done with the Guam National Guard, so it's a great
opportunity to get the integration experience because these guys are getting
ready to head out to Afghanistan
within the next ten months and this is a great opportunity for our guys as
well."
More than 50
soldiers with the Guam National Guard's Charlie Company participated in today's
training.
