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was reformed into the KSF. This means that they are skilled in dealing with mines, but ?nd themselves less experienced with other UXOs and ordnance threats, which is where the KFOR EOD teams come in to help advise and assist the teams. “It’s a good experience,” said U.S. Army Spc. Kyle Wainwright, an EOD team member with MNBG-E are several other EOD teams within KFOR who host UXO awareness classes for the multinational coys in Kosovo. will ensure maximum safety that can be observed and their overall mission effectiveness.”
The EOD team has been working with their KSF counterparts to help safely dispose of these threats.
formal training, but it’s been a really positive experience.”
KSF’s ability to complete missions independently.
“We cannot describe the satisfaction of working with KFOR,” said KSF Sgt. Sami Kalludra, a team leader with the KSF EOD. “It’s not just my opinion, but the opinion of many other members of the KSF.”
“I’m proud of the fact that we have destroyed two UXOs today,” Kalludra said, remarking on a demolition event held July 18. “Because I know that the citizens of Kosovo are not endangered by these UXOs.”
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