U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Collin Craig, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, surveys the land for a downed drone during an exercise at NASA Langley Research Center, Virginia, April 25, 2024. The training scenarios required the EOD teams to think critically and make rapid decisions to address the threats posed by the downed drones. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

U.S. Air Force explosive ordinance disposal technicians with the 633d Civil Engineer Squadron, receive their mission brief during a downed drone exercise at NASA Langley Research Center, Virginia, April 25, 2024. EOD partnered with NASA, collaborating to create this joint training exercise that consisted of six different scenarios of downed drones, testing the problem-solving skills of the EOD Airmen. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Lawrence Bruno, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, gives orders during a downed drone exercise at NASA Langley Research Center, Virginia, April 25, 2024. Bruno was tasked along with his team to safely neutralize two downed drones, providing crucial hands-on training for the EOD technicians. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

U.S. Air Force Senior Airman Dayson Moxness, left, and Staff Sgt. Antonio Barbour, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technicians, review X-ray tablet footage during a downed drone exercise at NASA Langley Research Center, Virginia, April 25, 2024. Collaboration between EOD and NASA aimed, not only to test the skills of EOD Airmen, but also to equip them with practical experience for real-world combat scenarios. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

A U.S. Air Force explosive ordinance disposal technician with 633d Civil Engineer Squadron, uses a controller to get visuals on a downed drone during an exercise at NASA Langley Research Center, Virginia, April 25, 2024. The exercise presented the EOD teams diverse challenge-sets, pushing the Airmen to adapt their approaches and innovate solutions accordingly. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Collin Craig, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, straps the bomb suit’s helmet on during a downed drone exercise at NASA Langley Research Center, Virginia, April 25, 2024. An EOD bomb suit can weigh in excess of 125 lbs., containing layers of Kevlar plating and foam to provide protection from fragments and blast wave. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Antonio Barbour, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, gives a thumbs up after successfully completing a training scenario during a downed drone exercise at NASA Langley Research Center, Virginia, April 25, 2024. This exercise highlighted the importance of ongoing training in preparing EOD Airmen to effectively respond to diverse operational challenges. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Amanda Hungness, 633d Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordinance disposal technician, takes steps to eliminate a downed drone during an exercise at NASA Langley Research Center, Virginia, April 25, 2024. Throughout the exercise, the three EOD teams successfully managed to dismantle and eliminate six drones, showcasing their ability to navigate modernized and challenging environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Mikaela Smith)