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U.S. Marine Cpl. Elizabeth Cisneros prepares an explosive device made of C-4 during improvised explosive device (IED) training on Target Island, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, September 7, 2011. U.S. Marines trained hand-in-hand with EOD technicians on various explosive devices and hazardous material while also learning the dangers of each. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kassie L. McDole/Released) - U.S. Marine Cpl. Elizabeth Cisneros prepares an explosive device made of C-4 during improvised explosive device (IED) training on Target Island, Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, September 7, 2011. U.S. Marines trained hand-in-hand with EOD technicians on various explosive devices and hazardous material while also learning the dangers of each. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Lance Cpl. Kassie L. McDole/Released)

Sgt. Ryan Wilhite, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 explosive ordnance disposal assistant team leader, explains the workings of the different types of improvised explosive devices during an IED training course at the north side dump here June 23. The training was done to teach the Marines how to identify hidden IEDs on the road to reduce the number of service members falling victim to them. - Sgt. Ryan Wilhite, a Marine Wing Support Squadron 171 explosive ordnance disposal assistant team leader, explains the workings of the different types of improvised explosive devices during an IED training course at the north side dump here June 23. The training was done to teach the Marines how to identify hidden IEDs on the road to reduce the number of service members falling victim to them.