EOD Group II

• Origins: EOD Group Two (Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group Two) was officially established in the early 1950s to address the growing need for specialized ordnance disposal capabilities in the U.S. Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. • Atlantic Focus: The unit is primarily responsible for EOD operations in the Atlantic area of responsibility, supporting both U.S. and allied naval operations. • Global Deployments: EOD Group Two personnel have participated in nearly every major U.S. military operation since World War II, including Desert Storm, Operation Iraqi Freedom, and Operation Enduring Freedom. • Technological Innovators: The unit has been at the forefront of adopting robotics and advanced bomb disposal tools, often testing and fielding new EOD technologies before they are widely adopted. • Underwater Expertise: EOD Group Two specializes in underwater mine countermeasures, making them critical to naval task forces and amphibious operations. • Presidential Protection: EOD technicians from Group Two regularly support Secret Service missions, sweeping for explosive threats during presidential movements and major national events. • Joint Operations: The group frequently works alongside other branches and foreign militaries, improving interoperability and sharing EOD best practices globally. • Heroic Actions: Members of EOD Group Two have received numerous awards for valor, including Bronze Stars and Silver Stars, for their bravery in defusing bombs under fire. • Training Excellence: The group is a hub for EOD training, preparing not just Navy personnel but also supporting interagency and international partners in ordnance disposal techniques. • Memorialization: The EOD Memorial at Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek honors fallen EOD technicians, including those from Group Two, serving as a solemn reminder of their sacrifice.