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VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. – Cmdr. Bruce Batteson, from East Granby, CT, assumed command of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit SIX (EODMU 6) during a change of command ceremony at Joint Expeditionary Base Little Creek-Fort Story, June 12, 2025. Batteson relieved Cmdr. Ryan Schippert as commanding officer of EODMU 6 in the presence of family, friends, and fellow service members.
Capt. Karl Haywood, Commodore of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group TWO (EODGRU 2), presided over the ceremony.
“Commander Schippert’s leadership of Mobile Unit Six has been nothing short of exceptional,” said Haywood. “He led with integrity, precision, and an unrelenting focus on warfighting readiness. Under his command, Mobile Unit Six 6 sharpened its maritime explosive ordnance disposal capabilities, executed complex global deployments, and stood ready to respond to crises with unmatched professionalism and skill. His tenure reflects the best of what Navy EOD represents.”
Looking ahead, Haywood highlighted the operational demands facing EODMU 6 and expressed full confidence in Batteson’s ability to maintain the unit’s high operational tempo and warfighting readiness.
“As we welcome Commander Bruce Batteson, I am confident that Mobile Unit Six will continue to excel under his command. Bruce brings a wealth of operational experience and a deep understanding of maritime security challenges. His vision, combined with the strength of this unit, ensures that Mobile Unit Six will remain ready to clear the way for the Fleet and defend our nation’s interests anywhere in the world.”
Stepping to the podium, Batteson acknowledged the trust placed in him and outlined his commitment to building on the unit’s operational momentum and mission focus.
“I am humbled and honored to take command of Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit Six, and I personally want to thank Ryan for his leadership here,” said Cmdr. Bruce Batteson. “The maritime domain presents complex and evolving threats compounded by the current global environment and Navy EOD and Divers are critical to enabling the Fleet’s freedom of maneuver. Mobile Unit Six has a proud warrior culture and a legacy of warfighting excellence and I have absolute confidence that the Sailors and civilians of Mobile Unit Six stand ready to confront those challenges with precision and professionalism.”
Established in 1986, EODMU 6 has a distinguished history of supporting critical operations worldwide. Notably, the unit participated in mine countermeasure missions during Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm and was involved in the recovery efforts of TWA Flight 800 in the Atlantic Ocean.
In 2017, EODMU 6 was awarded the Battle Efficiency Award (Battle "E") for demonstrating superior operational readiness and excellence during deployments to U.S. Central Command and U.S. Africa Command areas of responsibility.
More recently, EODMU 6 personnel have been involved in port operations in Djibouti, ensuring the safety and security of maritime operations in the region, and conducted multiple capabilities demonstrations during Fleet Week New York, 2025.
EODMU 6, a subordinate command of EODGRU 2, operates as part of the Navy Expeditionary Combat Force, providing skilled, capable, and deployable maritime EOD and Navy Diver forces around the globe to support a range of operations.
For more information, visit https://www.necc.usff.navy.mil/eod/
| Date Taken: | 06.12.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 06.12.2025 12:03 |
| Story ID: | 500215 |
| Location: | US |
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