U.S. Army, Marine Corps EOD technicians brief Congressional staffers on unexploded ordnance


MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Virginia – Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Soldiers from the 55th Ordnance Company (EOD) and Marine Corps EOD technicians briefed a Congressional staff delegation on the potential threat posed by unexploded ordnance (UXO).

The staff members for Sen. Roy Blunt from Missouri, Rep. Tom Cole from Oklahoma and Rep. Mike Johnson from Louisiana spoke with the EOD technicians and viewed ordnance displays that ranged from submunitions to stinger missiles.

U.S. Army Col. Matthew L. Kuhns, the 52nd EOD Group commander, and Command Sgt. Maj. Michael C. Gray, the 52nd EOD Group senior enlisted leader, also attended the visit.

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