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Patches of pride 16th scale explosive ordnance disposal. The fullcolor patch is worn on the shoulder of the army class a green service uniform, discontinued from wear by current members of the army, army reserve, or army national guard but still authorized for. The 71st ordnance group explosive ordnance disposal raptors is one of two explosive ordnance disposal groups in the united states army. Acu patches, known broadly as shoulder sleeve insignia ssi, are embroidered patches used by major formations of the united states army. With the activation of the 20th support command cbrne in 2004 and the subsequent activation of the 71st ordnance group eod in 2006, the 79th ordnance battalion was reassigned to the 71st. Awscom was redesignated as the 59th ordnance group ammunition in march 1962. Dvids news 20th cbrne commander thanks 71st eod group. This metal combat service identification csib is worn on the army service uniform asu. Worn to reflect combat service with the 71st ordnance group eod based at fort carson, co. Eod trooper group eod trooper group p3 and company. Headquarters and headquarters company, 38th ordnance group 1 march 2004.
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Jacob rafalson joined the ranks of explosive ordnance disposal soldiers a few years ago, he had no idea he would end up teaching classes on the. Subordinate elements include the 48th chemical brigade, the 52d ordnance group explosive ordnance disposal, the 71st ordnance group eod and the cbrne analytical and remediation activity, known as cara. Patch measures 314 high by 2 wide with hook and loop fasteners. He came from the 47th ordnance group at coffey bks in ludwigsburg and moved the battalion hq to dachau. In june 1959, the 71st ordnance group was officially redesignated as awscom as part of theater army support group. Strength group type support unit existingdisbanded existing description. On order, the group deploys and conducts operations in support of the combative commanders or other government agencies to counter cbrne and weapon of mass destructio millions of unique designs by independent artists. Gerald jerry simon, one of the last two surviving bomb disposal technicians to be trained at aberdeen proving ground, maryland, receives a patch from a 71st ordnance group explosive ordnance disposal soldier during a professional development session aug. Shoulder sleeve insignias come in fullcolor or acu versions, with two variations available for arm combat and utility uniforms. United states army 71st ordnance group combat service identification badge. These ordnance patches comprise ordnance battalions, groups and schools. For your information the group commander of the 47th at the time was col sheridan.
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Jun 07, 2019 eight soldiers from the 48th chemical brigade, 52nd ordnance group explosive ordnance disposal, 71st ordnance group eod, and the 20th chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosives cbrne headquarters and headquarters company completed the 20th cbrne command best warrior competition with an read more. Unit patch to be worn on the army ocp multicam uniform. Army unit patch 67th battlefield surveillance brigade bfsb ocp. Following her command of the 71st eod group, she was assigned as the executive officer to the executive deputy of army materiel command at redstone arsenal, alabama. Alexander alumni killed in line of duty honored douglasville, ga lance cpl. Product details 71st ordnance group patches are sold one per pack. Johnny strickland, 71st eod, signifying the beginning of his command during a change of command sept. The 71st ordnance group eod is one of two activeduty eod groups in the u. Patch color is bagby green per authorized specifications from tioh the institute of heraldry designed for the multicam uniform. In april 1951, the unit was reassigned to 7th army and attached to the 47th ord group. Illustrations of military related items including unit patches, badges, medals, vehicles and related designs. While there are not very many military bases in colorado, the state is home to almost 50,000 active duty and reserve members. On a gold color metal and enamel red rectangle arced at top and bottom 1 316 inches 3.
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