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R3 welcomes Ryan Bedner

We are excited to have Ryan Bedner join the R3 team.  Ryan recently retired from the United States Navy after 28 years of service as a Special Operations Officer and Master EOD Technician.  He has a diverse background in numerous functional areas including EOD, Mine Countermeasures, Diving and Salvage, Joint Doctrine and Policy Development, and Naval Education and Training Doctrine and Policy Development and training delivery.

Ryan began his career in 1995 as a Surface Warfare Officer for two tours and then 23 years in the EOD career field.  He held operational positions globally and served on the Joint Staff in the J3 Directorate staffing requirements through the Secretary of Defense.  His last active-duty assignment was the Center for Explosive Ordnance Disposal and Diving.  He served as the Deputy Director, Executive Officer, and Director of Training executing the Secretary of the Navy responsibilities as the Department of Defense Executive Agent for individual training in EOD and Diving; delivering formal training to the Navy, Marine Corps, Army, Air Force, Coast Guard, select international countries, and government agencies.

He received his Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from the U.S. Naval Academy and holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA from Webster University and is a member of the Tuck School of Business at Dartmouth, Next Step: Transition to Business (2023 Cohort).  Ryan will be supporting Maritime Expeditionary Security Force contracts leveraging his extensive training and doctrine experience and joins our growing Northwest Florida team.

R3 Sponsors 2023 EOD Golf Tournament

From left to right: Doug Moore, Bob Lavery (R3), Jason Heise, and Bryan Hood (R3)

R3 was thrilled to be a corporate sponsor for the 2023 Annual EOD Warrior Foundation Golf Tournament, which took place at the scenic Ft. Walton Beach Golf Course during the EOD Memorial Weekend. It was a fantastic opportunity for us to spend time with fellow EOD Warriors and individuals who share our passion for supporting the EOD community while enjoying a wonderful day on the course.

The turnout was impressive, and we were honored to sponsor a team of four led by our very own Bob Lavery and Bryan Hood, who provide outstanding support to our customers at the 801st RED HORSE Training Squadron at Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida. They were joined on the course by two retired Air Force EOD veterans, making for an inspiring and unforgettable day.

The tournament was a great success, and we’re proud that the proceeds went to benefit the EOD Warrior Foundation. This vital organization offers financial assistance and support to active-duty and veteran wounded, injured, and ill EOD warriors, as well as to families of wounded and fallen EOD warriors and EOD Gold Star families. We were thrilled to be part of such a meaningful event and look forward to supporting the foundation’s efforts in the future.

R3 Sponsors Annual EOD Auction

Vintage Dupont Blasting Machine, donated by R3’s Ken Normand, raised $5,700 to benefit the EOD Warrior Foundation

R3 Strategic Support Group is proud to have sponsored the 2023 Annual EOD Auction, held on Friday, May 5, 2023, at the Destin Fort Walton Beach Convention Center in Florida. As an agile, Employee-Owned, Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business, R3 is committed to supporting organizations and causes that make a positive impact on people’s lives.

The auction was a resounding success, raising over $90,000 for the EOD Warrior Foundation. Ken Normand, an R3 Program Manager, also made a personal contribution to the auction by donating a vintage Dupont Blasting Machine, which raised an impressive $5,700. R3 was thrilled to learn that his contribution made a significant impact on the overall success of the auction and will benefit EOD warriors and their families.

The EOD Warrior Foundation provides critical assistance and support to EOD warriors and their families, helping them cope with the physical, emotional, and psychological challenges of their work. R3 is honored to have been a part of this important event and is committed to continuing its support for the EOD Warrior Foundation and other organizations like it.

At R3, we believe that our success is measured not only by our bottom line but also by the impact we have on our communities and the world around us. That’s why we remain dedicated to supporting causes that make a difference and helping those who need it most.