HHC 39th Ordnance Group

• Formation and Activation: The 39th Ordnance Group (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) was originally constituted during World War II on 17 July 1944 and activated on 28 July 1944 in France, playing a vital role in supporting Allied operations in Europe. • World War II Campaigns: The group earned campaign participation credit for key WWII operations, including Normandy, Northern France, Rhineland, Ardennes-Alsace, and Central Europe. • Cold War Service: After World War II, the 39th Ordnance Group was inactivated, reactivated, and realigned several times to meet the evolving needs of U.S. Army ordnance operations during the Cold War. • Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Focus: The 39th Ordnance Group specializes in EOD, providing support for the identification, rendering safe, and disposal of explosive threats, including improvised explosive devices (IEDs). • HHC Role: The Headquarters and Headquarters Company (HHC), 39th Ordnance Group, serves as the command and control element, providing essential administrative and logistical support to subordinate EOD battalions and companies. • Current Location: The group is currently headquartered at Fort Carson, Colorado, and supports military units and civil authorities across a vast region of the United States. • Global Deployments: Units from the 39th Ordnance Group have been deployed worldwide, including to Iraq and Afghanistan, where their EOD expertise was essential to countering IED threats. • Humanitarian Missions: Beyond combat operations, the group frequently assists with the removal and safe disposal of unexploded ordnance found on military ranges and in civilian communities, contributing to public safety. • Training and Innovation: The 39th Ordnance Group is known for pioneering advanced EOD tactics and training, often collaborating with federal agencies like the FBI and ATF. • Decorations and Honors: The group and its subordinate units have received numerous awards, including Meritorious Unit Commendations, for their outstanding service in combat and peacetime missions.