19th CES EOD technician earns ‘Master EOD Badge’


LITTLE ROCK AIR FORCE BASE, Ark. — Staff Sgt. Ian Miller, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician, was awarded the Master EOD Badge at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Oct. 4, 2024.

The EOD badge identifies and affords recognition to personnel who have successfully completed the EOD training course; sustained a continuing high caliber of EOD job performance and maintained qualifications; and contributed significantly to the goals and ideals of the Air Force EOD program. “Throughout Ian’s career, he has honed his skills though countless hours of training; mastering procedures and his leadership philosophy,” said Tech. Sgt. Brandon Tran, 19th CES EOD flight chief.

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Source: U.S. Air Force


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