84th EOD Says Good Bye

Photo By Sgt. Dana Moen | Soldiers with 84th Ordnance Battalion (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) march past the unit’s leaders for review during an inactivation ceremony Sept. 30 at Fort Riley, Kansas. The four remaining EOD companies well remain at their current stations and fall under new battalions in the 71st Ordnance Group (EOD). (Sgt. Dana Moen, 1st Inf. Div. Public Affairs)  

FORT RILEY, KANSAS, UNITED STATES

10.04.2016

Story by Staff Sgt. Angel Martinez-Navedo 

20th CBRNE Command

The 84th Ordnance Battalion (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) conducted their Inactivation Ceremony Sept. 30 at Fort Riley, Kansas.

After nine years in Fort Riley, the 1st Infantry Division officially loses its 84th EOD.

Two of the companies will remain at Fort Riley under other battalions from 71st Ordnance Group (EOD), and for the moment, a change on their mission is not contemplated.

During the ceremony, many said their good-byes including Col. Heidi J. Hoyle, commander of the 71st EOD.

"When the colors and the guidon go back to the Army for storage after today's events, I want every one of you in this formation to know that you're sending them back with an even greater history and lineage than when they were given … just over nine years ago."

• Date Taken: 10.04.2016
• Date Posted: 10.05.2016 11:48
• Story ID: 211340
• Location: FORT RILEY, KANSAS, US