21st TSC and NATO Allies participate in annual EOD exercise with new intel cell

Explosive ordnance disposal teams from 14 nations met in Keflavik, Iceland to participate in Northern Challenge 22, September 25 to October 7, 2022. The 21st Theater Sustainment Command was one of the 30 participating teams enduring the challenging tasks and Arctic settings while engaging and sharing techniques, tactics and procedures with Allies. Northern Challenge is an EOD exercise hosted by the Icelandic Coast Guard to train NATO Allies on current improvised explosive device threats and maintain proficiency by sharing experiences and knowledge to prepare teams to defeat devices on international missions on land and in maritime environments. Iceland, a member of NATO since 1949, provides generous support for participants and is the ideal location for the EOD exercise. The Nordic country fosters a challenging climate, offers accessible diving locations and the ability to have live explosives. The latter is a critical factor for these types of exercises.