71st Ordnance Group (EOD)
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The 71st Ordnance Group (EOD) ("Raptors"[1]) is one of three explosive ordnance disposal groups of the United States Army. 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 Destruction threats.
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71st Ordnance Group (EOD) | |
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Active | 23 Jul 1944 – 30 Jun 1946 1 Mar 1947 – 30 Apr 1954 13 May 1955 – 24 Jun 1959 15 Dec 1962 – 1 Jan 1966 16 Oct 2005 – present |
Country | United States of America |
Branch | United States Army |
Type | Support |
Role | Explosive Ordnance Disposal |
Part of | 20th CBRNE Command |
HQ | Fort Carson, Colorado |
Nickname(s) | Raptors (Special Designation)[1] |
Commanders | |
Commander | COL Brennan Fitzgerald |
Deputy Commander | LTC Chad Huggins |
Command Sergeant Major | CSM Randall Markgraf |
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