The 2024 EOD Weekend marked the 55th EOD Memorial Ceremony and the 56th EOD Ball. The EOD Community gathered together to remember the 344 EOD Warriors who made the final sacrifice while carrying out an EOD mission and celebrate our multi-service friendships.
5/11/2024 First Lieutenant (1LT) Zachary Dart Galli was born September 8, 2000, in Norfolk, VA. He attended Greenwood Christian Academy, Williamsburg Christian Academy, and Lafayette High School. Zachary served as Vice President of his class. He was a member of the Varsity Soccer Team, Math and National Honor Society, and
The 2023 EOD Weekend marked the 54th EOD Memorial Ceremony and the 55th EOD Ball. The EOD Community gathered together to remember the 344 EOD Warriors who made the final sacrifice while carrying out an EOD mission and celebrate our multi-service friendships.
4/14/2022 Aaron grew up in Tulsa, Oklahoma with his parents, Lou-Ann and Charles Fowler, his older brother Ethan, and younger brothers, Austin and Evan. His upbringing instilled an intense work ethic and motivation for self-challenge. He wanted everything from life, which carried him through many countries, callings, and experiences. He
The 2022 EOD Weekend marked the 53rd EOD Memorial Ceremony and the 54th EOD Ball. The EOD Community gathered together to remember the 343 EOD Warriors who made the final sacrifice while carrying out an EOD mission and celebrate our multi-service friendships.
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The 2021 EOD Weekend marks the 52nd EOD Memorial Ceremony and the 53rd Annual EOD Ball.
Thank you for standing with us in support of the 2021 EOD Memorial Weekend. We are grateful for your generosity and dedication to the EOD Family.
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Thank YouSponsors In these challenging times, we thank the following 2020 Ball Sponsors for continuing their support of our programs and EOD Families most in need. R3 Strategic Support Group, Inc Janus Global, a Caliburn Company Med-Eng American States Utility Services – ASUS Lee Ashlock Avionics Test & Analysis The
6/25/2019 Sergeant James G. Johnston, an 89D Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician, assigned to 704th Ordnance Company (EOD), 79th Ordnance Battalion (EOD), died June 25, 2019, as a result of wounds he sustained while engaged in combat operations in Uruzgan Province, Afghanistan. SGT Johnston was born on September 16, 1994.
The 2019 EOD Weekend marked the 50th anniversary of the EOD Memorial Wall and the 50th EOD Memorial Ceremony.
10/4/2018 Sergeant James Allen Slape was born and raised in Morehead City, North Carolina. In high school, SGT Slape ran cross country and worked in a local surf shop. He loved the ocean and sailing, having recently purchased a boat with plans to travel the open water. He also enjoyed
The 2018 EOD Weekend marked the 49th EOD Memorial Ceremony and the 50th Annual EOD Ball.
2017 EOD Weekend marked the 48th Annual EOD Memorial Ceremony and the 49th Annual EOD Ball.
11/24/2016 Scott Cooper Dayton was born on July 30th, 1974 and was raised in Woodbridge, VA. On February 17, 1993 he reported to Boot Camp at Naval Recruit Training Command, Great Lakes, IL. In his 23 years of service, he served in multiple units and positions, including tours as a
10/20/2016 Jason Christopher Finan was born on August 26, 1982 and grew up in Anaheim, California. Jason reported to Naval Recruit Training Command August 26, 2003 to complete Boot Camp and Interior Communications Electrician “A” School. He was assigned to USS Ronald Reagan (CVN 76) where he served from April
7/29/2014 Staff Sergeant David B. Lyon was born on November 24, 1981 in Logan, Utah. He enlisted in the Marine Corps and arrived at Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego on October 27, 2003. After graduating boot camp and completing Marine Combat Training, Staff Sergeant Lyon transferred to 29 Palms,
6/9/2014 Specialist Justin Ryan Helton was born 10 August 1988 in Chillicothe, Ohio. He enlisted in the United States Army in May 2010 and attended basic training at Fort Jackson, South Carolina. Upon graduation from basic training, Specialist Helton was temporarily assigned to Redstone Arsenal, Alabama where he entered the
11/13/2013 Sergeant Miguel Ortiz, 27, of Vista, CA was an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician assigned to Headquarters and Headquarters Squadron, Marine Corps Air Station Camp Pendleton. He joined the Marine Corps in March 2006, and was promoted to his current rank in November 2009. Ortiz’s awards include the Navy and
11/13/2013 Staff Sergeant Eric Summers, 32, of Poplar Bluff, MO was an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician assigned to the Explosive Ordnance Disposal Platoon, Airfield Operations Company, Marine Wing Support Squadron 372, Marine Aircraft Group 39, 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing, stationed aboard Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton. He joined the Marine Corps
11/13/2013 Gunnery Sergeant Gregory J. Mullins, 31, was born in Bayou L’Ourse, LA. GySgt Mullins joined the Marine Corps in March 2002, and was promoted to his current rank in February 2013. Mullins’ awards include two Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medals, Combat Action Ribbon, three Marine Corps Good Conduct
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The EOD Warrior Foundation is a 501c3 nonprofit organization serving the EOD community by providing financial assistance, scholarships, maintaining the EOD Memorial and Remembrance Garden, and providing hope and wellness resources for the Active-Duty, Reserve, National Guard, Retired and Veteran EOD community and their families and honoring our fallen and wounded heroes.
