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Recent USAF EOD News
EOD tech earns Silver Star
WASHINGTON (AFNS) – An Air Commando from the 1st Special Operations Civil Engineer Squadron received a Silver Star during a ceremony at the Pentagon Nov. 14. Tech. Sgt. Joseph Deslauriers, an explosive ordnance disposal technician, earned the medal for gallantry in action while serving in Afghanistan on Sep. 23, 2011. “It seems to me that valor is […]
Building dedicated to EOD technician
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – The EOD community, family and friends remembered a fallen hero Oct. 30, with the dedication of a building in his honor. Tech. Sgt. Daniel Douville was an Airman assigned to the 96th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight when he was killed while on this third deployment. He died June 26, 2011, as […]
Palmar EOD Preliminary Schoolhouse dedicated
SHEPPARD AIR FORCE BASE, Texas – Airmen attending the Explosive Ordnance Disposal preliminary course at Sheppard will always have a trusted mentor to look to for inspiration as they take their first steps toward becoming part of the EOD community. The 366th Training Squadron’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal preliminary course schoolhouse was dedicated to the memory of Tech. Sgt. Rick […]
Sheppard detachment helps EOD joint school embrace C3
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Turning one person’s trash into another person’s treasure happens all the time and Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal is as far as one needs to look to see the cost-conscious culture mentality in full swing on a daily basis. When it comes to reutilizing recyclable materials to enhance practical scenario training areas, NAVSCOLEOD […]
4th FW Airman earns USO-NC Spirit of Freedom Award
SEYMOUR JOHNSON AIR FORCE BASE, N.C. — An Airman from Seymour Johnson Air Force Base was recently awarded the United Service Organizations of North Carolina Spirit of Freedom for 2012. Senior Airman Justin Beasley, 4th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal journeyman, won the award for outstanding service in his profession both stateside and overseas. […]
EOD demonstration measures impact level of explosive noise
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — It’s a team effort to ensure members of the 116th Air Control Wing’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight are being protected when it comes to their hearing. Since they are regularly exposed to explosives being set off as part of exercises conducted on a base proficiency training range, it’s important […]
Boom
BARKSDALE AIR FORCE Base, La. — The 2nd Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal flight plays a vital role in the overall safety and support of Barksdale Air Force Base, La. 2 CES EOD provides support which allows the continuation of the conventional and nuclear missions of the 2nd Bomb Wing and its tenant units. […]
Heroic acts take place every day
Heroic acts take place every day. People risk their lives for others and for the chance to make a difference. As an experienced Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, Master Sgt. Raleigh Rogers has been a witness to–and a part of–many heroic ac — Master Sgt. Rogers was recently honored during a commander’s call at the […]
Andersen and Australian EOD work together in Tri-Crab 2012
ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam (AFNS) — Team Andersen’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal participated in the biennial multinational EOD exercise Tri-Crab 2012 from Aug. 20-31 on and around Guam. Tri-Crab is a combined engagement that focuses on strengthening relationships within the Asia-Pacific region through training and information exchanges, enhancing EOD and diving-related interoperability. Additionally, the joint […]
EOD Airmen have a blast at work
DAVIS-MONTHAN AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — The 355th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal conducted monthly explosives training on D-M Aug. 29. The EOD Airmen conducted this exercise for both overseas operations and for when hazardous material on base needs to be destroyed. “We were destroying jammed 30mm projectiles from an aircraft,” said Master Sgt. […]
SFS, EOD join forces in exercise
LUKE AIR FORCE BASE, Ariz. — While many people may be getting ready for bed at 9 p.m. most evenings, on Aug. 8 approximately 40 personnel from the 56th Security Forces Squadron and 56th Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal, as well as a few members of local law enforcement, participated in an exercise involving […]
Nellis’ RED HORSE adds airborne EOD
NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Jumping, building and now defusing – the 820th RED HORSE here has added airborne explosive ordinance disposal to its toolkit. EOD Airmen are known for their expertise in explosive weaponry and hazardous munitions; they conduct various operations both here and abroad on a daily basis to ensure a safe […]
EOD makes cleaning up BOOM-tastic
MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Cleaning up can be a nuisance to many people, but for the 35th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal team, it’s just another exciting part of their day. Approximately once a month, a handful of EOD Airmen go out to Draughon Range to dispose of dud explosives, which are devices […]
EOD tech school puts ‘battlefield’ into PT
EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Physical fitness workouts for Air Force explosive ordnance disposal candidates now have a battlefield twist at Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, as the 366th Training Squadron Field Training Detachment 3 here has revamped their fitness program to turn Airmen into “tactical” athletes. Air Force EOD operations have changed significantly during the […]
