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FORT LEE, Va. – U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal techs from the 52nd Ordnance Group EOD took top honors in the 2026 all-Army EOD Team of the Year competition, which was held on Fort A.P. Hill and Fort Lee, Virginia, Read More …
VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – After five days of grueling challenges testing skill, speed and precision under pressure, Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician 1st Class Alex Freedman and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician 2nd Class Ryan Geller, with EOD Group 2, took Read More …
Two divers who dealt with a huge World War Two bomb unearthed in a Plymouth garden have been honoured with bravery awards by King Charles III. Petty Officer (PO) Craig Maddock and PO Paul Cartwright from Plymouth-based Bravo Diving Unit Read More …
In a significant recognition of innovation within defense, Major Rajprasad RS of the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers has been bestowed with the ‘NSG Counter IED Innovator Award’. Union Home Secretary Govind Mohan presented the award during the National Security Read More …
During Chemical Corps Regimental Week, the U.S. Army Reserve’s 414th Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Company, based in Orangeburg, South Carolina, received the 2025 Maj. Gen. William L. Sibert Award for excellence in chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear readiness and Read More …
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas — Senior Master Sgt. Riemer, Senior Enlisted Leader of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal, EOD, Division at the Air Force Civil Engineer Center, AFCEC, is more than just a leader of 1,700 Airmen. His career is Read More …
Staff Sgt. Matthew Sanders, 19th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal (EOD) technician, was awarded the Master EOD Badge at Little Rock Air Force Base, Arkansas, Jan 25, 2025. The EOD badge identifies and affords recognition to personnel who have Read More …
In a first, the Karnataka police have won the top award in the national counter improvised explosive device (CIED) competition. The Internal Security Division (ISD) – CIED of Centre for Counter Terrorism (CCT ISD-CIED) won the prestigious National Joint Counter Read More …
Vidisco is proud to announce the awarding of a U.S. patent, an esteemed recognition that highlights the distinct innovation and technological advancement of our portable X-ray systems. This patent affirms Vidisco’s dedication to delivering cutting-edge solutions for the EOD and Read More …
Five police officers who confronted a gunman who was armed with two explosive bags have been honoured at the National Police Bravery Awards. Damian Mazurkiewicz, 54, set off one device which emitted a cloud of smoke in a property in Read More …
JERICHO, Vt. – A U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer from an elite EOD company that combats Weapons of Mass Destruction was selected as the Distinguished Honor Graduate for the Basic Mountaineering Course. Capt. Jason R. Walker, a platoon leader Read More …
Three staff members of Norwegian People’s Aid in Quang Tri Province, Vietnam, were awarded individual Certificates of Merit on Friday, 26 January 2024. The Awards were given to NPA/RENEW Provincial Operations Manager, Mr. Mai Van Viet, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team Read More …
A Scottish clearance diver has been awarded an MBE in the King’s New Year Honours. Leading Seaman (Diver) Rory Cartwright-Taylor is part of the Royal Navy’s Diving & Threat Exploitation Group (DTXG), based at Faslane on Scotland’s west coast. The Read More …
A total of 410 peacekeepers of the 21st Chinese peacekeeping contingent to Lebanon were awarded UN medals of peace on Tuesday for their outstanding commitment to maintaining stability and peace in the south of the country. A medal parade ceremony Read More …
Animals, as well as people, do defend the country in times of war. The four service dogs, Dzhuki, Irbis, Antei and Odin, have been decorated with medals for their loyal service. They belong to the Eastern Operational and Territorial Unit, Read More …
A heroic army dog who saved countless lives by sniffing out five IED bombs during a raid against the Taliban has been awarded the animal version of the Victoria Cross. Bass, a Belgian Shepherd, spent six years in the US Read More …
A four-legged crime fighter has received an extra special treat this month after being recognised for its crime-fighting achievements. Dorset Police Dog Jeff, a springer spaniel, was awarded ‘The Community Superstar Award’ and a bag of goodies for his efforts Read More …
Indian Head, Md. – Lt. Patrick Gest, Expeditionary Exploitation Unit ONE (EXU-1), received the Rear Admiral Draper L. Kauffman Leadership Award in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Sept. 30. Kauffman organized the first U.S. Navy Demolition Team in 1943 and is widely Read More …
215 peacekeepers from the Indonesian Engineering Company, deployed in CAR, were awarded the UN Medal on 17 August 2022 during a ceremony also marking the 77th anniversary of Indonesia’s independence. This eighth engineer battalion arrived in the Central African Republic Read More …
FORT CAMPBELL, Kentucky – A U.S. Army Airborne Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician from the 722nd Ordnance Company (EOD) won the 52nd EOD Group Best Warrior Competition. Sgt. Micah K. Miller took first place in the competition against five noncommissioned officers Read More …