High Risk, High Reward: EOD in Kosovo

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(U.S. Army) "The people of Kosovo have been working for over 20 years to continue removing unexploded ordnance from conflicts that occurred in the region. The torch has now been passed to the 720th Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company during Kosovo Force Regional Command-East’s 31st rotation.

'Normally whenever we get one of the 9-lines they’re coming from local civilians,' said Sgt. 1st Class Matthew Baldwin, an EOD Technician with the 720th EOD Company from Baumholder, Germany. 'They’ll encounter ordnance either on their own property or when traveling for commerce up in the mountains.'…"

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Published: Tuesday, April 25, 2023

Last Updated: Thursday, November 2, 2023

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