180107-N-XE158-0094 Mohammed Al-Ahmad Naval Base, KUWAIT (Jan. 7, 2018) U.S. Navy explosive ordnance disposal technicians, assigned to Commander, Task Group 56.1, and Kuwait Naval Force explosive ordnance disposal technicians participate in complete range autonomous breathing equipment training as part of exercise Eager Response 18. Eager Response 18 is a bilateral explosive ordnance disposal military exercise between the State of Kuwait and the United States. The exercise fortifies military-to-military relationships between the Kuwait Naval Force and U.S. Navy, advances the operational capabilities of Kuwaiti and U.S. forces to operate in the maritime domain, and enhances interoperability and warfighting readiness. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Louis Rojas/Released)