R3 Strategic Support Group has been awarded the U.S. Department of Labor’s HIRE Vets Platinum Medallion for the 5th consecutive year.

The HIRE Vets Medallion Program is an employer recognition program administered by the Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS). Through the program, VETS accepts voluntary applications from employers for the HIRE Vets Medallion Award beginning on January 31 of each calendar year. The Award recognizes employers who hire and retain veterans, including their efforts to establish employee development programs and veteran specific benefits to improve retention. #HIREVets

R3 Celebrated our new headquarters office at  909 W Laurel St.  Suite 200 San Diego, CA on 30 October with co-workers, customers and community leaders.  The new open space offers us an excellent location to interact, operate and support our clients.

The EOD Warrior Foundation held an unveiling of the EOD History Path honoring the rich history and legacy of the Explosive Ordnance Disposal community 9 August. Several R3 teammates attended the ceremony at the EOD Memorial in Niceville, Fla. to support the EOD Warrior Foundation’s tireless efforts for nearly a decade to make the path a reality.

“The path serves as a remembrance of all those that have ‘worn the badge’ from WWII, Korea, Vietnam, Desert Storm, OIF/OEF and today’s current operations,” said Dean Muriano, R3’s Director for Southeast Region Operations.

(L to R): Ryan Bedner (R3), Tim Mendenhall (R3), Dean Muriano (R3), Jerry Shelton (Exec. Dir. EOD Warrior Foundation), Ben Stafford (R3), and Mike Smoot (R3)

Located adjacent to the EOD Memorial Wall, the path offers an opportunity for EOD School graduates to take their families and friends to imbue them with knowledge and a better understanding of the occupation they have chosen to perform in service to the Country. The path also provides a sacred place for all EOD badge wearers past and present to take time and reflect on the rich history of the EOD Community.