Researchers at the Department of War’s premier explosive ordnance disposal training school are making major strides in a landmark study focused on the effects of concussions and blast exposures among Explosive Ordnance Disposal technicians.
Working directly with students at the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida the site has enrolled 1,908 participants since October 2022 — 95% of its target goal of 2,000.
NAVSCOLEOD, which trains approximately 1,350 students annually from all branches of the U.S. military, runs a rigorous eight-month training pipeline. The course is divided into eight technical divisions, with an additional underwater component for U.S. Navy students. The demanding...
The latest news from around the Military Health System for the week of Sept 15-19, 2025, includes an historic change of command, short-term counseling resources, top honors for a naval clinic, and more MHS news.
Naval Medical Center San Diego has adopted a cutting-edge new 3D-printing technology for producing waterproof casts. The technology, developed by ActivArmor, uses additive manufacturing to create breathable casts and splints that allow for improved treatment options with fewer limitations on patients’ activities.
