 Naval Station Roto's explosive ordnance disposal unit is conducting a series of air operation exercises throughout the base. The events are being held as part of their sustainment training and include spy rigging, fast roping and repelling maneuvers over land and sea. In order for us to deploy and get our final evaluation, the thumb's up basically for our platoon to go out the door. We have to hit certain wickets and in order to do that we have to stay proficient in all areas that we're responsible to achieve. This type of training rarely occurs so it is vital to take advantage of the opportunity to ensure future mission readiness. This is our responsibility as an EOD tech in the Navy. We have to be able to repel, fast roping, spy, diving, shooting. We're always training. For some, taking part in the training is simply a perk of the job. I love doing this kind of stuff. The fast roping, the repelling, the spy, we're just hanging there by the rope. Love it. Headed Officer Michael Lantron, Rota, Spain.