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POINT LOMA, Calif. - Explosive Ordnance Disposal Training and Evaluation Unit (EODTEU) 1 held a change of command ceremony at Point Loma, California, March 6.
During the ceremony, Cmdr. Kevin P. Childre relieved Cmdr. Eric C. Correll as commanding officer of EODTEU 1.
Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 1 Commander Capt. Christopher A. Merwin served as the guest speaker for the ceremony.
“Eric is a Sailor's CO. He enjoys being around other EOD techs, he enjoys being around Sailors,” said Merwin. “Every Sailor and civilian that has worked for Cmdr. Correll will tell you that he sees himself as part of the team, wants every member of that team to feel like a valued member of the team, and works every day to make the team better.”
Merwin went on to praise Correll for an exemplary tour at EODTEU 1.
“For all of Eric's noteworthy accomplishments in this job, he will be most missed for his keen sense of where this community has been, where we currently are, and where it is we should be going. In a word, Eric is a visionary,” said Merwin. "His impact on our community will be felt long after this tour and far into the future.”
Correll addressed the Sailors and civilians assigned to EODTEU 1 during his remarks.
“You guys get the mission! The work you’re doing here enables platoons and companies can go into harm’s way to get the job done,” said Correll. “You guys have done an outstanding job! I have been so proud to be your CO. I couldn’t be more proud.”
Correll, who was commissioned through the Navy Reserve Officers' Training Corps, is a 1994 graduate of Duke University. His next assignment will be at the Naval Sea Systems Command, in Washington.
Childre thanked family members, the Sailors and civilians of EODTEU 1, EOD leadership, and other EOD personnel in attendance for their prior and future support.
“To the crew of EODTEU-1, I’m coming home,” said Childre, who has served at EODTEU-1 in a number of billets. “I love this unit, I’m very happy to be back, and I’m honored to be called your skipper.”
Childre enlisted in the Navy in August 1983 and received his commissioned in 1999 through the Limited Duty Officer program.
EODTEU 1 provides rigorous, relevant and realistic training to EOD and mobile diving and salvage forces to prepare them to execute their required operational capabilities in all projected operational environments.
U.S. Navy EOD is the world's premier combat force for countering explosive hazards and conducting expeditionary diving and salvage.
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| Date Taken: | 03.06.2015 |
| Date Posted: | 03.06.2015 18:57 |
| Story ID: | 156281 |
| Location: | POINT LOMA, CA, US |
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