R3 is a proud sponsor of this event which provides an opportunity to enjoy one of the most spectacular biking tracks in America, while supporting our Wounded EOD Warriors and their families. All proceeds supports the Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation which funds and supports military EOD families caring for their loves ones at military medical facilities across the country. The resources provided to the families are above and beyond the budgetary constraints of the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs. The resources of the WEODWF are entirely obtained through donations and fund-raising events.

R3′s Neil Marshall and John Ismay will be among the many riders to undertake the 200 mile, 2-day bike ride on 7-9 October 2011 from Santa Monica, CA down the coast to Point Loma Liberty Station in San Diego.  More information on the Undefeated Wounded EOD Warrior Foundation Bike Event can be found on their Facebook page.

R3 attended the 43rd Annual EOD Memorial Ball held Saturday May 7th 2011 at the Emerald Coast Convention Center in Fort Walton Beach, Florida. Every year, the EOD community gathers to honor and celebrate the lives of our fallen warriors. This year we added 15 names of fallen EOD Technicians to be forever remembered on the EOD Memorial. We also use this time to extend our appreciation and share the grief with their families. R3 was proud to be a corporate sponsor of this event and if you are seeking a charity, please allow us to introduce you to the EOD Memorial Foundation.

L to R: R3’s Neil Marshall, Ken Normand, Bob Pizzini, Mark Sanders, and Leon Tackitt at NAVSCOLEOD in Eglin AFB, FL

R3 attended the 25th change of leadership of Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal since its establishment in 1941.  The mission remains unchanged – train quality warfighters which enhance the operatoional readiness of our military.  Many members of R3 are proud graduates of NAVSCOLEOD and we’re fortunate to continue serving the EOD community.