Staff Sgt. Scott Greco, 28th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal craftsman, use a bang stick to clear a path for an EOD bomb team at Ellsworth Air Force Base, S.D., Oct. 6, 2015. The bang stick is a collapsible painter’s pole made out of carbon fiber or plastic and is used to investigate explosive devices while maintaining a safe distance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman Sadie Colbert/Released)