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The Department of Defense announced today the death a soldier who was supporting Operation Enduring Freedom. “Staff Sgt. Richard L. Vazquez, 28, of Seguin, Texas, died Nov. 13, in Kandahar, Afghanistan, of wounds suffered when his unit was attacked with an improvised explosive device while on dismounted patrol in Panjwai, Afghanistan”, according to the Pentagon. […]

3rd Annual “Embrace the Chuck” EOD Memorial Charity WHO:   EOD Warrior Foundation WHAT:      3rd Annual “Embrace the Chuck” EOD Memorial Charity There will be a 10K/Bomb Suit Team Relay (4-6 person teams). The event will show support for the EOD Warrior Foundation, as the Charleston EOD flight runs a 10K in a bomb suit. EOD […]

A new year brings new opportunities and new challenges. It also marks the 16th year that our nation has been at war. Many of our military remain deployed with their families left behind to hold the fort down. During these extended deployments, emergencies happen and it is important that our nonprofits fill the gaps that […]

There are 7,000 men and women known as EOD technicians, performing the most dangerous job in our military. EOD stands for Explosive Ordnance Disposal, otherwise known as Bomb Disposal. EOD technicians are highly-trained military members serving in the Army, Marines, Navy, and Air Force and are responsible for disarming, rendering safe, and disposing of bombs. […]

Most people are not familiar with those who disarm bombs and it’s important to know that many of us are kept safer because of the brave men and women in this profession. Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) technicians make up about 7,000 members of our active and reserve military and perform the most dangerous job in […]