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Soldiers from the Army’s sole explosive ordnance disposal unit in South Korea recently competed for the title of Korea EOD Team of the Year. Three teams of three soldiers within the 718th Ordnance Company (EOD), 23rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Read More …
SOUTH FORK, Colo. – If you have spent much time on military-related social media platforms, you’ve probably seen some of the memes featuring a seasoned U.S. Army sergeant major with a Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal Badge and Combat Infantry Badge. Read More …
KIRTLAND AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Units from the U.S. military’s premier all hazards command trained together during a radiological course at the Defense Nuclear Weapons School on Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico. Soldiers from the 20th Chemical, Biological, Read More …
The new gear is designed to be lighter than its predecessor and provide improved fitting and comfort, and better temperature regulation when worn. “We’re doing simple simulations by having the [trooper] wear the garments and move around in them while Read More …
FORT BRAGG, N.C. – Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians from the U.S. Army’s only EOD company solely designed to support Army Ranger and Special Forces missions marked the 11th anniversary of the company’s Airborne status with a record-breaking EOD parachute Read More …
JOINT BASE LITTLE CREEK-FORT STORY, Va. – U.S. Army Chemical Corps Soldiers are training with U.S. Navy SEALs during Exercise Trident here, Nov. 28 – Dec. 16. Soldiers from the 45th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear (CBRN) Company (Hazardous Response) are Read More …
Six explosive ordnance disposal and counter-IED (C-IED) experts from Tunisia Armed Forces visited Fort Lee, Virginia, and the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command’s Munitions and EOD Training Department Oct. 25-26. Organized by U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa’s Read More …
For Army acquisition officers with the rank of captain through colonel set to have a permanent change of station in summer 2023, the Joint Program Executive Office for Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Defense (JPEO-CBRND) has announced four opportunities to Read More …
ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Maryland – The U.S. military’s premier all hazards formation marked its 18th anniversary, Oct. 16. The 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command celebrated its birthday early during a widely attended cake cutting ceremony, Oct. 14, Read More …
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians are sharpening their ability to operate with some of the nation’s most elite warriors in a bunker on Fort Campbell, Kentucky, called the Danger Zone Training Complex. EOD Soldiers from Read More …
The US Army is developing a smart anti-tank mine that detects the sounds of enemy vehicles and then destroys them with an armor-piercing slug. Gone are the World War II-era buried mines that resembled dinner plates or Frisbees. The XM204 Read More …
Explosive ordnance disposal teams from 14 nations met in Keflavik, Iceland to participate in Northern Challenge 22, September 25 to October 7, 2022. The 21st Theater Sustainment Command was one of the 30 participating teams enduring the challenging tasks and Read More …
FORT STEWART, Ga. – U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers trained to field new EOD robots on Fort Stewart, Georgia. Soldiers from the 756th Ordnance Company (EOD) learned about the CRS robot system during a training class. Sgt. Joseph Serafini Read More …
CANADIAN FORCES BASE BORDEN, Ontario, Canada – U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians are participating in a multinational counter explosive threat exercise at Canadian Forces Base Borden, Ontario, Canada, Sept. 18 – Oct. 4. During Exercise Ardent Defender, American Soldiers Read More …
CATHLAMET, Wash. – U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians responded to a potentially dangerous unexploded round at a museum. Army EOD Soldiers from the 707th Ordnance Company (EOD) “Thunderbirds” were called by the Washington State Police Bomb Squad when the Read More …
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. – Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians supported U.S. Army recruiting efforts during the Kansas City Chiefs Military Appreciation Day in St. Joseph, Missouri. EOD Soldiers from the 630th Ordnance Company (EOD) provided potential recruits with a glimpse of Read More …
FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. — U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers earned the prestigious German Armed Forces Proficiency Badge during a competition on Fort Campbell in late August. More than 70 American Soldiers from the 52nd Ordnance Group (EOD) and other Read More …
FORT STEWART, Ga. – U.S. Army Chemical Corps Soldiers trained to keep troops in the fight following a chemical, biological, radiological or nuclear attack during large scale combat operations against a near peer competitor. The 83rd Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear Read More …
FORT CARSON, Colo. — Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers demonstrated their lifesaving and mission-enabling skills during a recruiting event on Fort Carson. The 62nd Ordnance Company (EOD) participated in the recruiting event that was hosted by U.S. Army Maj. Gen. David Read More …
The US Army’s fleet of roadside bomb-hunting turboprops has flown its last mission in the Middle East. The service said on 11 August that the programme known as Saturn Arch flew its final combat mission for US Central Command (CENTCOM) Read More …