SAN DIEGO (Jan. 30, 2025) – Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 1 welcomed its newest leader during a change-of-command ceremony at Naval Base Point Loma, Harbor Drive Annex, San Diego Calif., Jan. 30. Capt. Clinton Cornell relieved Capt. Wade Hilderbrand in front of friends, family and military personnel during an outdoor ceremony.
Hilderbrand expressed pride and gratitude for the civilian and military personnel at EODGRU-1 and its subordinate commands during his time as commander. “I will honestly sleep soundly at night knowing you have the watch,” said Hilderbrand, who is slated to retire later this year. “If history is any indicator, this force will find itself in conflict again. You are the one strategic advantage this Navy has that no enemy can ever compete with. Thank you for what you do. Go build a legacy.”
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