93rd Ordnance Detachment

• Origins: The 93rd Ordnance Detachment (EOD) was constituted during World War II, specializing in explosive ordnance disposal, a critical need as new munitions technology emerged. • Korean War Service: The unit was activated and deployed during the Korean War, where it was tasked with defusing unexploded bombs and landmines, saving countless lives. • Vietnam Era: The detachment played a vital role in Southeast Asia, clearing ordnance from bases and supporting combat operations against guerrilla tactics involving booby traps. • Distinctive Insignia: The 93rd often displayed a bomb with a lit fuse on its insignia, symbolizing their expertise in handling live explosives. • Cold War Assignments: During the Cold War, the 93rd Ordnance Detachment supported NATO operations in Europe, keeping munitions depots safe and responding to potential threats. • Humanitarian Missions: The detachment has participated in humanitarian demining operations worldwide, including in the Balkans and the Middle East, removing deadly unexploded ordnance from civilian areas. • Support to NASA: Members of the 93rd have assisted NASA with explosive safety and recovery operations for space launches and landings, ensuring safe environments for high-profile missions. • Modern Deployments: In recent decades, the unit has served in Iraq and Afghanistan, countering improvised explosive devices (IEDs) and training allied forces in EOD techniques. • Award-Winning Service: The 93rd Ordnance Detachment has received multiple unit commendations and campaign streamers for its exemplary performance in both combat and peacetime operations. • Legacy and Innovation: The unit continues to pioneer new EOD tactics and technologies, including robotics and advanced bomb suits, ensuring the safety of forces and civilians alike.