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News & Events

R3 Employee Recognized for Support Team Contributions

R3’s Justin Speers is an Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Flight Support Technician supporting the 554th RED HORSE Squadron at Northwest Field, Andersen AFB, Guam.  The mission of the 554th is to provide the Air Force with a highly mobile civil engineering response force in support of contingency and/or special operations worldwide.

Justin works hard to deliver technical and logistics support to the EOD cadre at the Silver Flag Exercise Site.  Silver Flag is a 10-day course for civil engineers and force support personnel from across the Air Force that features fire protection, force bed-down, convoy training, disaster preparedness, explosive ordnance disposal, foodservice and lodging skills, chemical warfare operations, personnel accountability, and advanced base recovery after an attack.

Justin was recognized along with members of the EOD Flight Support Team in a letter of appreciation from the National Geospatial-Intelligence (GEOINT) Agency Research Directorate for the team’s outstanding support during the GEOINT Research and Development Team’s visit to Guam.  Justin’s assistance in providing logistics and resources support to the EOD flight helped drive GEOINT capabilities to the next level.  Way to go, Justin!

R3 Sponsors EOD Memorial Ball

R3 has a proud history of giving back to the community we serve by hosting and supporting a variety of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Warrior Foundation (EODWF) programs.  R3 is dedicated to adding our unwavering support to the Foundation’s programs, supporting EOD Families most in need through financial support and donated time.  This year, we are honored to be the “Master Blaster” sponsor for the 54th Annual EOD Memorial Ball.  Click here for more information about this year’s EOD Memorial Weekend Events, including LIVE streaming of the EOD Memorial at 0900 CST on the morning of May 7, 2022.  We hope you will all join us to watch, honor, and remember.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Memorial, Eglin AFB, FL

R3 receives 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award from U.S. Department of Labor

U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh recognized R3 Strategic Support Group, Inc. as a Platinum Medallion recipient of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by the U.S. Department of Labor.

The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans Act (HIRE Vets Act) Medallion Program is the only federal award program that recognizes employers who successfully recruit, hire, and retain veterans.

R3 has shown a commitment to hiring veterans, ensuring that they have a long-term career and growth plan that uses the diverse skills they acquired through their military service. Recipients of the 2021 HIRE Vets Medallion Award meet rigorous employment and veteran integration assistance criteria, including veteran hiring and retention percentages; availability of veteran-specific resources; leadership programming for veterans; dedicated human resource efforts; pay compensation, and tuition assistance programs for veterans.

About R3:

R3 is an agile, Service–Disabled Veteran–Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) that provides innovative strategic solutions across a broad spectrum of government and commercial domains to rapidly identify Requirements, capture Resources, and maximize Readiness to accelerate our client’s success. Visit R3.com to learn more about our organization and some of the opportunities we enable in support of our nation’s veterans.

About the HIRE Vets Medallion Program:

The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to attracting, hiring, and retaining veterans. The 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award application period will open to employers on Jan. 31, 2022. For more information about the program and the application process, visit HIREVets.gov.

There are different awards for large employers (500-plus employees), medium employers (51-499 employees), and small employers (50 or fewer employees). Additionally, there are two award tiers: platinum and gold.