A suspected explosive discovered near Freedom 7 Elementary School in Cocoa Beach was identified as a World War II-era practice bomb and safely removed by Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians from the U.S. Space Force. The device was found on Tuesday, Feb. 24, during construction work near the school. Space Launch Delta 45, based at Patrick Space Force Base, confirmed the ordnance was transported to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station for disposal. The Brevard County Sheriff’s Office initially responded to the scene and determined the object was military ordnance. EOD specialists later confirmed it was a U.S.-made training bomb from the 1940s. The bomb did not contain high explosives but had a smoke charge designed to mark impact locations during air training exercises. Construction crews broke ground near the school when the device was discovered. The ordnance was handled by EOD airmen from Space Launch Delta 45, who specialize in removing unexploded conventional, chemical, and biological ordnance. The bomb was transported to Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, where it was disposed of following standard protocols. The U.S. Space Force public affairs office provided details about the incident. No injuries were reported, and the school remained open during the operation. The discovery highlights the ongoing presence of historical ordnance in areas where military training once occurred. Space Force officials emphasized the importance of EOD teams in safely managing such finds. The incident is the latest in a series of ordnance discoveries in Brevard County, where construction projects occasionally uncover unexploded military equipment. The EOD team’s work ensured the device was removed without risk to the community. The school district and local authorities have not yet commented on the incident.