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EOD Airmen earn 18 Bronze Stars

KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan (AFNS) — After six months of clearing improvised explosive devices, providing blast analysis and clearing roadways, the nearly 40 explosive ordnance disposal Airmen assigned to Joint Task Force Paladin South 966th Air Expeditionary Squadron are headed home, but not before being recognized for their achievements. Thirty-six Airmen were awarded the Afghanistan Campaign […]

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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 […]

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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. […]

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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 […]

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AETC’s 2011 NCO Instructor of the Year

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. — For Tech. Sgt. Ryan Tennyson, Air Education and Training Command’s Non-Commissioned Officer Instructor of the Year for 2011, life as an Explosive Ordnance Disposal instructor couldn’t get much better. Whether it be teaching students at Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla., or deploying downrange […]

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Annual range clearance a blast for EOD Airmen

MOUNTAIN HOME AIR FORCE BASE, Idaho — The 366th Civil Engineering Squadron conducted the annual Saylor Creek and Juniper Butte range clearance June 4 through 22 here. Explosive ordnance disposal personnel used military vehicles, all-terrain vehicles and a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to clear approximately 124,000 acres across two ranges. “Clearing the ranges went extremely […]

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JBER commander presents EOD Airmen Bronze Stars

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Monday, Air Force Colonel Brian Duffy, JBER/673d Air Base Wing commander, presented the Bronze Star Medal for meritorious service to Air Force Master Sgt. Gerald Davis and Air Force Staff Sgt. Wesley Kory, both explosive ordnance disposal specialists, for service in Afghanistan. Explosive Ordnance Disposal specialists use tools like C4 […]

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Charleston Airman lives to tell of war: earns two medals

JOINT BASE CHARLESTON, S.C. — Staff Sgt. Douglas Ryan, 628th Explosive Ordnance Disposal noncommissioned officer in charge of training, stands at attention in front of the entire 628th Civil Engineer Squadron, his wife and a major general, about to have a Bronze Star and Air Force Combat Action Medal pinned to his chest, June 27 […]

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Tech. Sgt. Barry Duffield awarded 2nd Bronze Star Medal

To say dealing with explosive devices is dangerous is an understatement. Yet, it’s a daily reality for those deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. Tech. Sgt. Barry Duffield, a 116th Air Control Wing Civil Engineer Squadron Explosive Ordnance Disposal Flight team leader, was recognized for his efforts with a Bronze Star Medal June 18 […]

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Szczepaniec wins 307th BW NCO of the Year

Barksdale AFB, La. — Tech. Sgt. Russell Szczepaniec, an explosive ordinance disposal technician assigned to the 307th Civil Engineer Squadron, was named the 307th Bomb Wing Noncommissioned Officer of the Year 2011. “This honor means I’ve represented the EOD community well and brought attention to some of the vital work EOD is doing outside the […]

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EOD air commando receives fourth Bronze Star

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. — In high school, Ronnie “Bo” Brickey, a thrill-seeking rodeo bull rider from Oregon, was looking for a career that would quench his thirst for excitement. Brickey found his path when a neighbor’s brother, an Air Force recruiter, urged him to look into explosive ordnance disposal. Since joining the Air Force in […]

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EOD NCO receives Bronze Star Medal

KIRTLAND AFB, N.M. — An NCO assigned to Kirtland Air Force Base received a Bronze Star Medal in a ceremony on base Wednesday for actions while deployed to Southwest Asia during Operation Enduring Freedom. Tech. Sgt. Joshua K. Rickert, 377th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Branch, was recognized for exceptionally meritorious service while a staff sergeant and […]

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Airmen receive medals for bravery, valor

Four medals were presented to three Airmen for their actions while deployed in support of Operation Enduring Freedom during a ceremony April 20 at the Hickam Memorial Theater. The Bronze Star Medal was presented to Lt. Col. Jason J. Bock, commander, 647th Contracting Squadron (CONS), and Master Sgt. Matthew G. Kredell, 647th Civil Engineer Squadron […]

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EOD Airmen awarded Bronze Stars, Purple Hearts

EGLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Fla. – Four Explosive Ordnance Disposal Airmen added five medals to their list of individual merits performed while engaged in combat April 19. Tech Sgt. James Fitzgerald and Staff Sgt. Kelly Badger were awarded Bronze Stars while Staff Sgts. Kevin Parke and Christopher Lacy were awarded the Purple Heart during the 96th Air […]

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