# @usairforce on Instagram

- **Type:** Image
- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DdubeFUDLWD
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/71019998-usairforce-instagram
- **Thumbnail:** https://img.gondola.cc/tr:w-,h-,fo-auto/postThumbnails/553c69f741.jpg
- **Posted:** 2026-09-25T21:30:22.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** U.S. Air Force (@usairforce) — https://gondola.cc/usairforce

## Caption

"Decompressing" after a long week

An Air Force Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician trains on advanced tactical combat casualty care techniques, like the needle decompression, pictured here. The procedure works by releasing trapped air in the chest cavity before the air can collapse the lungs. Advanced medical interventions like this save lives on the battlefield. 

📍 Sturgis, South Dakota
📸 by Airman 1st Class Cameron Williams

#EOD #ExplosiveOrdnanceDisposal #NeedleD #CombatLifesaver #TCCC

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## Tags

needled, eod, tccc, combatlifesaver, explosiveordnancedisposal

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