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Recent USAF EOD News
EOD women dispose of threats
SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. – Throughout history women have fought in war and on the battlefield. Deborah, the biblical prophetess, was so vital that the king of Israel would not go to war unless she came. Joan of Arc, the French peasant, led France to several key victories in the Hundred Years War before she [...]
EOD Airman receives fourth Bronze Star
DYESS AIR FORCE BASE, Texas (AFNS) – Master Sgt. Brandon Livingston, 7th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight superintendent, was awarded his fourth Bronze Star Medal during a ceremony at Dyess Air Force Base, Texas, March 23. Livingston distinguished himself with exceptional meritorious service as the operations NCO in-charge, while deployed in support of Operation Enduring [...]
Boots off the ground in Iraq
MCCHORD FIELD, Wash. – A Reservist just doing his job, was one of the last of his kind to step foot out of Iraq. Master Sgt. Travis Hargitt, a 446th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight specialist returned from a six-month deployment to Ali Base, Iraq. Servicemembers who work in EOD neutralize and dispose of explosive [...]
EOD Airman nominated for Bronze Star
KANDAHAR, Afghanistan (AFNS) – There is a bloodstain on his boot. He says it’s a reminder of a day he probably couldn’t forget, even if he tried. Staff Sgt. Kenneth Guinn, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician deployed here from the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron at Eielson Air Force Base, Alaska, has been nominated for a Bronze Star [...]
EOD Airman receives Bronze Star
Staff Sgt. Michael Pasley, 39th Civil Engineer Squadron, is presented the Bronze Star by Col. Scott Enold, 39th Mission Support Group commander, March 5, 2012, at Incirlik Air Base, Turkey. Pasley earned the Bronze Star for his actions while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. via EOD Airman receives Bronze Star.
EOD maintains mental health
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – When a deployed Travis explosive ordnance disposal Airman heard the hollow boom and felt the rumble from the blast of a detonated improvised explosive device from his tent, he immediately sprang to action to secure the area with fellow EOD Airmen. Through the chaos of radios calling for assistance and medics [...]
Air Force sergeant invited to White House dinner
HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah – An explosive ordnance disposal technical from Hill’s 775th Civil Engineer Squadron has been invited to attend a White House dinner Wednesday evening hosted by President and Mrs. Obama. Staff Sgt. Andrew R. Piirainen, whose hometown is Grafton, Mass., is one of 77 service members invited to the dinner to express the [...]
High-tech robot newest member of March Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight
MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, CALIF. – A new member arrived at March Air Reserve Base a few weeks ago and is now a part of the 452nd Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight. The Air Force Medium-Sized Robot, also known as Andros HD-2, is made by Remotec and will replace the previous robot used at March ARB which was [...]
SecDef praises Global Strike Airmen
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) – The nation’s top military advisor visited Barksdale Air Force Base, Feb. 17, getting a first-hand look at the Air Force’s strategic deterrence capabilities. With more than 300 people in attendance, Secretary of Defense Leon Panetta began his visit with a town-hall meeting, stressing the importance of Barksdale to the nation. [...]
CMSAF testifies before Congress
WASHINGTON (AFNS) – Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force James Roy testified at the House Appropriations Committee’s Military Construction and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee Quality of Life hearing Feb. 16. He discussed topics that included wounded warrior care and building resiliency in Airmen. “We must ensure our Airmen and their families are safe, healthy and resilient,” said [...]
Andersen Airmen recognized for life-saving actions
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS) – A 36th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal apprentice was awarded the Air Force Achievement Medal here Feb. 16 for his precise execution of life saving skills under the most unexpected of circumstances. Airman 1st Class Cody Frediani used CPR training to help save the life of a stranger here [...]
EOD, answering the call
TRAVIS AIR FORCE BASE, Calif. – Keeping the nation safe from threats both foreign and domestic is one of the Air Force’s top priorities. One of those threats is various types of explosives. The Airmen of the 60th Civil Engineer Squadron, explosive ordnance disposal flight in charge of removing them take the job very seriously. The EOD [...]
Air Force recognizes top EOD flight
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE BASE, La. (AFNS) — The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight here was named as the best in the Air Force recently. For its outstanding 2011 accomplishments, the flight was recognized with the Senior Master Sgt. Gerald J. Stryzak Award as part of the overall 2011 Air Force Civil Engineer [...]
Bombs beware, EOD will be there
HOLLOMAN AIR FORCE BASE, N.M. – Since the beginning of the Global War on Terror, many U.S. Airmen have deployed to Southwest Asia and the Middle East for combat and support operations. For many, the most difficult part of their experience is being away from family and friends. For some, the most difficult part is dealing with [...]
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