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Eod History
Bomb disposal in the United States dates back to April of 1941. The United States was not yet at war, but we were actively preparing for that eventuality. Embassy personnel and military observers were reporting on the actions of warring nations and as these reports were evaluated by the War Department, Intelligence Sections, recommendations were made concerning actions that should be taken by the United States. Read More...
Eod Memorial
On 14 February 1969, the EOD Memorial Committee was formed and consisted of the senior Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force officers of the EOD School. The Committee's intent was to design and have a memorial constructed at the Navy EOD School to honor those EOD men and women who gave their lives in the performance of duty.
EOD Badge
THE MEANING OF THE EOD BADGE
The wreath
symbolizes the achievements and laurels earned in minimizing accident
potentials through ingenuity and devotion to duty. It memorializes
those EOD Technicians who gave - or will give - their lives while
performing EOD duties.
Lightning bolts symbolize the potential destructive power of the
bomb and the courage and professionalism of EOD people in their
endeavors to reduce hazards as well as to render explosive ordnance
harmless.
The shield represents the basic EOD mission, to prevent a detonation and to protect life, limb, and property to the utmost.
EOD Badge Cont
The star in the middle of the bomb represents a Technician who has attained Senior EOD competency. The star in the middle of the badge, coupled with the miniature wreath and star at the top of the badge represent an EOD Technician who has attained Master EOD competency.
