1000-lb Korean War Bomb Removed from Construction Site

Camp Humphreys, South Korea EOD safely disposed of a 1,000-pound Korean War UXO discovered at a construction site in Cheongju city. According to a South Korean Air Force spokesperson, the AN-M65 general-purpose bomb from the 1950s conflict was partially dismantled and removed without incident.

Air Force EOD removed the bomb's detonator about two hours after it was discovered, the spokesperson said. The bomb was then removed for further investigation. "Our [EOD] members are experts and have always been making their efforts for national security and the people," the spokesman said.

SUXOS Position - Full Time Pinecastle Range, FL

Ordnance Holdings, Inc. (OHI) a Tampa, Florida based unexploded ordnance (UXO) and engineering & environmental services company is looking for a well-qualified Sr. UXO Supervisor to fill a full time position at Pinecastle Range in Ocala, Florida.



Minimum Education Level

  • High school graduate or equivalent.
  • Graduate of a military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) School at Eglin AFB or Indian Head, MD.

Minimum Experience Requirement

  • Ten (10) years' prior military Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) and/or commercial Unexploded Ordnance (UXO) experience in range clearance operations, explosive ordnance recognition, handling, inspection, handling, retrieval, electric and non-electric demolition procedures, disposal and Material Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH) categorization and certification.
  • Meet DDESB TP-18 Requirements for a SUXOS.
  • Ability to speak, read, and write English.
  • Bachelor's degree considered a plus.

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Magnet Fisherman Hooks Old Projectile

Needham, Massachusetts The MA state police bomb squad was called after a man pulled up old military ordnance while magnet fishing. Sean Martell was broadcasting live on a social media site when he "reeled in" the potentially explosive device.

Martell immediately knew it could be dangerous, because he said he had seen similar looking objects in other magnet fishing videos. "As soon as I pulled it out, it screamed mortar," he said.

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British EOD Respond to WWII Ordnance in English Garden

Keyham, England Devon and Cornwall Police and Royal Navy EOD responded to a home in Keyham after a man struck a suspected WWII bomb with a spade. A 200-meter cordon was established and homes in the area evacuated.

The man was reportedly helping dig out the rear yard of his daughter's home with a builder in preparation for an extension. He told reporters, "We actually found it about a week ago. I hit something with a spade, but we weren't sure what it was at first. Since then, we've had so much rain, the bank collapsed, then there was more rain on Friday, and it's been revealed more and more."

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Japanese Grenade Found During Garage Cleanout

Mercer Island, Washington Police were called to a home in Mercer Island after a resident found a grenade-like while cleaning out his father's garage. The Bellevue Police Bomb Squad responded to inspect the device.

A social media post by the police department identified it as a Type 97 Japanese grenade from the Korean War era. It was safely removed and handed over to Joint Base Lewis-McChord EOD for further investigation.

EOD Remove Grenade from British Houseboat

Derbyshire, England Police and British Army EOD responded to Derbyshire after a military grenade was found on a 'narrowboat.' A 100-meter cordon was established as technicians worked to determine the ordnance was inert.

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