That's No Bone, Baby!

Jacksonville, Florida A Jacksonville man was shocked after he picked up a live military munition dug up by his dog, 'Baby', in his backyard. Mathew Sims says when he picked up the item, he quickly realized what it was that he was and slowly put it back down.

Sims said, "Okay is this live? You panic, then you drop. You couldn't tell what it was until you started pulling it up. Once I got it halfway out, I was like oh, I know what this is, let me gently put this back down."

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More Explosives Found on 'UK's Most Dangerous' Beach

Medmerry Beach, United Kingdom British EOD carried out a controlled explosion on a Selsey beach, after the Coastguard Rescue Team was called in for reports of suspected UXO. This is the latest report in a long line of explosives found on this stretch of the South Coast that newspapers are calling "UK's most dangerous beach."

"The team located several pieces of ordnance, photos were taken and sent to EOD, and a cordon was put in place," said a spokesperson for the rescue team. "Once EOD arrived on scene, they assessed the ordnance, and a controlled explosion was carried out on a couple of the pieces as they were still explosive."

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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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