WASHINGTON — Part of a corridor in the Pentagon was dedicated to the joint explosive ordnance disposal mission April 23, 2024. “It’s truly an honor to officially open the Pentagon’s first and only explosive ordnance disposal exhibit,” said Melissa Dalton, deputy undersecretary of defense for policy.
Over the course of 17 months, conceptual ideas became reality, items were donated from the services, photos and commentary were recorded for use, and hundreds of hours of planning and efforts have gone into the exhibit and grand opening, said retired Maj. Tom Vail, Army EOD policy and interagency subject matter expert, Pentagon.
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Source: U.S. Army
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