U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Ryan Menke (right), Explosive Ordinance Disposal Technician with 2nd Marine Logistics Group in support of 1st Battalion, 5th Marines, Regimental Combat Team 8, watches as Gunnery Sgt. E.J. Pate (left), EOD Section Leader inspects a possible improvised explosive device in Sangin, Afghanistan June 14. IEDs cause a major issue for the safety of the coalition forces operating in Afghanistan.