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 […]
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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 […]
Team Eglin remembers fallen Airman with 5K run
Staff Sgt. Michael Edwards, of the 96th Civil Engineer Squadron, completes the 5K run in a flak jacket and backpack June 26 at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. More than 50 runners turned out for the run to honor and remember Tech. Sgt. Daniel Douville, an explosive ordnance disposal Airman from Eglin, who was killed […]
‘Initial success or total failure’ – Ultimate sacrifice not forgotten
SPANGDAHLEM AIR BASE, Germany — “Initial success or total failure” is the unofficial slogan of the U.S. Air Force’s explosive ordnance disposal technicians. The technicians work tirelessly in conflicts and engagements to disarm roadside bombs, clear routes and help achieve mission success. Their workspace while deployed is a complex and lethal battlefield, and the members […]
CSAF speaks at EOD memorial
Standing in front of the explosive ordnance disposal memorial wall, Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Norton Schwartz speaks to a crowd of hundreds during the annual EOD Memorial Ceremony May 5, 2012, at Eglin Air Force Base, Fla. Schwartz was the guest speaker at the event that honored 18 EOD technicians, five of which […]
Senior Airman Daniel J. Johnson Memorial Blvd. dedicated
Kristen Johnson speaks during the Senior Airman Daniel J. Johnson Memorial Blvd. dedication ceremony here Nov. 11. California Blvd. from Vandenberg’s main gate to Missile V was dedicated in honor of Senior Airman Johnson, a 30th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal technician, who died Oct. 5, 2010, while conducting EOD operations in Afghanistan. via […]
EOD technicians run 5K in bomb suits for good cause
Explosive ordnance technicians in 85-pound bomb suits and their supporters brave the elements while running a 5 km race Dec 31, 2010, at the Transit Center at Manas, Kyrgyzstan. The purpose of the run was to raise funds and awareness for the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation and the EOD Memorial at Eglin Air Force Base, […]
EOD unveils memorial, raises money to honor families of fallen Iraqi comrades
Kirkuk Regional Air Base, Iraq – On Aug. 12, 2009, three members of an Iraqi Police counter explosive team (IP CET) responded to a possible vehicle born improvised explosive device (IED) in downtown Kirkuk City. Unfortunately, the incident ended in tragedy when the IED went off, killing all three men. Members of the 506th Civil Engineer Squadron […]
Fallen EOD Airman remembered
AVIANO AIR BASE, Italy – A final shot was detonated Feb.1 at the end of a memorial service here to honor a fallen Airman. Tech. Sgt. Adam K. Ginett died Jan. 19 near Kandahar Air Field, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered from an improvised explosive device. He was assigned to the 31st Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance […]
Memorial honors fallen EOD Airmen
JOINT BASE BALAD, Iraq – The explosive-ordnance disposal flight and 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing leadership here gathered June 7 at 3 p.m., to pay tribute to two fallen EOD comrades with the dedication of a memorial in their honor. More than 30 Airmen gathered to honor Tech. Sgt. Anthony Capra and Senior Airman William Newman, both […]
Chairman notes fallen Airman’s sacrifice in Memorial Day message
WASHINGTON (AFNS) – In his annual Memorial Day message to servicemembers worldwide, the chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff evoked the sacrifice of an Airman who died in Afghanistan last month. Here is Navy Adm. Mike Mullen’s message: “On Memorial Day, and every day, we honor Americans who volunteer to serve a cause […]
Lakenheath honors fallen airman
RAF LAKENHEATH, England — A family man who loved his work and was “loved and admired by everyone” is how those who knew Staff Sgt. Phillip Myers described him Thursday. Myers’ family, friends and fellow airmen came together to say their goodbyes to him during a memorial service in RAF Lakenheath’s hangar 6. […]
Fallen EOD Airman dedication ceremony
EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — A memorial dedication ceremony in honor of Master Sgt. Brad Clemmons, 354th Civil Engineer Squadron explosive ordnance disposal flight, was held Aug. 21. Sergeant Clemmon’s family, friends and co-workers attended the building dedication ceremony to honor his ultimate sacrifice. via Pacific Air Forces – Story Media.
Memorial held for fallen EOD Airman
BALAD AIR BASE, Iraq – Airmen and Soldiers gathered here April 12 to say goodbye to their wingman and comrade, Tech. Sgt. Anthony Capra, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician, who died in support of combat operations April 9. During his 107th combat mission, Sergeant Capra, who was an EOD team leader assigned to the 332nd Expeditionary […]
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