Improvised explosive devices (IED) are one of the leading causes of casualties for the U.S. military since the earliest days of the war on terror.
Soldiers in explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) are tasked with handling and safely disposing of unexploded ordnance, IEDs included. The male-dominated military occupational specialty (MOS) has a long and rigorous school to become qualified as an EOD technician, with one of the highest attrition rates in the Army.
For 26-year-old 1st Lt. Marae Kalian, EOD officer, 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), overcoming obstacles is not foreign to her. As a new EOD officer at her unit, she looks forward to starting her journey in the dangerous career field.
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Source: Fort Carson Mountaineer