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EOD History Path Unveiled in Florida

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.

Marines honored at Mt. Soledad National Veterans Memorial, R3 Sponsors

27 May 2024 – R3 proudly sponsored the Mt Soledad National Veterans Memorial ceremony honoring the 3rd Battalion 5th Marines “Darkhorse” unit from the Battle of Sangin, Helmand Province, Afghanistan in 2010-11.  Sangin is considered to have been the bloodiest battleground in our war in Afghanistan with several brutal ambush and IED attacks.  R3 Senior EOD Instructor Andrew Barnes was a Marine EOD Team Leader in support of 3/5 at the time.  Pictured from left: Kevin Brown, Mark Zambon, Andrew Barnes, Mark Sanders. Barnes served as a Marine EOD Team Leader supporting 3/5 during the battle.Andrew Barnes and Mark Zambon recount the deployment with Major General Jason Morris, former Bn CO of 3/5, and in command at the time of the battle.

 

 

 

 

R3 Announces Appointment of Chris Merwin as President

R3 is excited to announce Chris Merwin’s appointment as President.   He joined R3 in April 2022 as an EOD Program Manager before assuming Director of Operations in 2023 where he oversaw 25+ contracts and 170 direct labor subject matter experts.   A former EOD Group Commodore, Chris now leads all efforts from capture to contract closure at R3 executed through our four regional directors.

Chris Merwin, President of R3

R3’s CEO, Mark Sanders, announced plans for the promotion and operational reorganization last month following approval from the Board of Directors.  “ Chris is a dynamic leader well versed in R3’s supported organizations across maritime expeditionary, EOD, diving, mine warfare and interagency support.  Helping lead an employee-owned company is a privilege as is the ability to continue serving these specialized military units following our years of active duty.  I’m excited for his contributions in this new role.”