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U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Kenneth Simpson, assigned to Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit, inspects ordnance before its scheduled disposal at Crow Valley, Philippines, as members of Philippine security forces listen in on March 25, 2009. The U.S. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit assists Philippine security forces by offering their counterparts technical assistance and information sharing.

Chief Petty Officer Kenneth Simpson inspects ordnance before its scheduled disposal.

U.S. Navy Chief Petty Officer Kenneth Simpson, assigned to Joint Special Operations Task Force-Philippines Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit, inspects ordnance before its scheduled disposal at Crow Valley, Philippines, as members of Philippine security forces listen in on March 25, 2009. The U.S. Explosive Ordnance Disposal Task Unit assists Philippine security forces by offering their counterparts technical assistance and information sharing.

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