EOD

LIVING ON THE EDGE
  • Dive school graduation

    Hello. My son is finishing up dive school and we are not able to make the graduation.  Does anyone know if live streaming is available?

    By hvmom

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  • Dive School in Panama City

    My son just started dive school Monday September 21st in Panama City.  Would like to connect with other moms in the same boat. It can be pretty nerve-wracking, and I hear it just gets harder, for the sailors and for their families! 

    By OregonNavyMom

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  • EOD @ Eglin

    I have read the move to Eglin is the longest part of the EOD training.  Just curious, do they live on base the entire time or can they live off base?  Are they still provided meals as they are at Panama City?  It's just such a long time there was wondering how it all is done. Are they allowed to…

    By jlb228

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  • Training order questions

    Hello everyone, thank you so much for welcoming me into your group, and I'm so happy to be a part of it. My husband and i are very new to the military life and I was hoping someone could answer some questions for me. My husband has joined for special operations EOD. I know after boot camp he will…

    By Mclar614

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  • Vaction time after A school?

    Hi everyone!my husband is in A school in great lakes IL.. dive school starts may 9th ( hes EOD) i was reading and even told that sometime there is free time as in " vacation time" before they head to panama city.. can someone answer this or even clear it up for me. thank you!

    By Brenda

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  • What should I expect from an EOD lifestyle?

    My s/o is coming home from his deployment in Afghanistan in 2 months and he is planning to reenlist for EOD. I know he still needs to get accepted so nothing is set in stone yet, but what should I expect from the lifestyle? Training, deployments, how often do you see each other etc.Any advice at…

    By claireb

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  • EOD draft/lottery

    My son is enlisting in the Navy and wants to be EOD.  He has completed his physical, passed his PST and his ASVAB scores are great.  He is currently going each Wednesday to Warner Robins, GA to do the PST again each week.  The recruiter has told him that his name and information will be sent to…

    By SpecialK

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  • Advice for concerned parents

    Hey all!Well, our son got sworn into the DEP this week. He signed a contract for AECF, but his goal was to work toward SEAL prior to shipping out next year. His recruiter just called and told him his vision didn't meet the requirements, and they told him he qualifies for EOD. Our son is aware of…

    By Kaitara

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  • Must Read OPSEC RULES for us and families to live by

    "THIS IS LENGTHY BUT I HAVE COMBINED ALL OF THE DISCUSSIONS INTO ONE.... THERE A LOT OF GOOD INFO ON THIS SUBJECT"...First, we should guard others information at least as closely as we guard our own. Do not post anyone else's information on the internet. This couldput another person at risk and…

    By Swims

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