VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Cmdr. Jack Damon assumed command of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 12 (EODMU 12) during a change of command ceremony at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, May 23, 2024.
Damon relieved Cmdr. David Scherr as commanding officer of EODMU 12 in front of family, friends and service members. Scherr was in command of the unit from May 2022 to May 2024. Capt. Karl Haywood, commander, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 2, presided over the ceremony. He welcomed Damon and praised Scherr for his leadership during his time as the EODMU 12 commander.
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