EOD Memorial
The EOD Memorial Wall at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida honors EOD technicians who gave their lives in the performance of their duties. The names on the wall date back to the formation of EOD in World War II. The basic structure consists of four cenotaphs; one for each branch of military service, Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force. A bronze tablet with the names of fallen EOD warriors is inscribed and attached to each cenotaph.
Every year, on the first Saturday in May, the EOD Memorial Ceremony is held to commemorate fallen EOD technicians to recognize and preserve the legacy of the service and sacrifices of our fallen warriors and their families. The ongoing care and maintenance of the EOD Memorial Wall is funded by private donations.
On February 14, 1969, senior Army, Marine Corps, Navy, and Air Force officers of the EOD School formed the EOD Memorial committee to design and construct a memorial to honor fallen EOD warriors.
Drawings of the proposed memorial were made and a $1500 construction estimate was obtained. Land on the Naval Ordnance Station in Indian Head, Maryland was donated and the wall was constructed by dedicated and determined volunteer
EOD personnel.
Upon consolidation of the EOD School from Indian Head, Maryland to Eglin Air Force Base, Florida in 1999, the memorial was reconstructed and is located across from the EOD School Building on Range Road.
EOD technicians whose names are placed on the memorial are graduates of the United States EOD School and died on active duty as a result of an EOD mission.
The goal of this program is to place EOD Flags on the stateside graves of all EOD Technicians, regardless of branch, years of service, or cause of death. This volunteer-driven program honors and remembers all who have served.
EOD Technicians have been laid to rest all across the country. Follow the link below to learn more.
The Memorial is located at NAVSCOLEOD at 8840 Range Road in Niceville, Florida, which is secured and staffed like other military bases around the world. The gate opening hours are 5:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and closed on weekends and all Federal holidays.
To coordinate visitation access to the EOD Memorial located at the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal located in Niceville FL.:
Please contact 10 days prior to visitation.
- NAVSCOLEOD Personnel Security Officer at (850) 882-8329
- Email NAVSCOLEOD
