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Army Guard Investigating Whether Training, Equipment Lapses Led To Death Of EOD Soldier In Afghanistan

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The Army National Guard is investigating whether a member of an explosive ordnance disposal unit killed by an improvised explosive device in Afghanistan in October was appropriately trained and equipped prior to his deployment, the New York Times reports.

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Benjamin Franklin nailed it when he said, "Fatigue is the best pillow." True story, Benny. There's nothing like pushing your body so far past exhaustion that you'd willingly, even longingly, take a nap on a concrete slab.

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6 EOD Soldiers Awarded Nearly A Dozen Medals For Combat In Afghanistan

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There is no shortage of combat experience among the explosive ordnance disposal soldiers in Fort Bragg’s 28th Ordnance Company.

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The Marine Corps Is Fielding Brand New Night Vision Googles To A Few Lucky Marines

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The Marine Corps has begun fielding brand-new night vision goggles to Force Reconnaissance and Explosive Ordnance Disposal Marines, Marine Corps Systems Command announced on Monday, with the goal of achieving full operational capacity by spring 2019.

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Need A Hand? These Advanced New Bomb Disposal Robots Can Help With That

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Small Footprint Of SOF Increases Danger For Bomb Techs In ISIS Fight

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Insurgent bomb makers honed their craft as John Ismay slept.

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