79th Ordnance Battalion (Explosive Ordnance Disposal)

24-month retirement window extension!

The U.S. Army began a pilot program in 2023 allowing active-duty and Active Guard Reserve Soldiers to request retirement 24 months before their retirement date. This program was extended again in May and will expire at the end of FY25 on September 30th. Requests for retirement must be submitted in Integrated Personnel and Pay System - Army (IPPS-A) using an Administrative Correction PAR. Retirement PAR checklists are found in the personnel action guide (PAG). Retirement PARs for all ranks are routed through the chain of command to HRC for review and processing.

See MILPER 25-181 for additional information!

Recently, the Defense Strategies Institute (DSI) Group hosted the 2025 EOD/IED & Countermine Symposium! This event featured representatives from the Army, Navy, Marine, and Civilian EOD communities as they discussed the limitations each community faced and how future innovations would help push the community forward.

Lt. Col. James Alfaro, the Commander for the 79th Ordnance Battalion (Explosive Ordnance Disposal), led a panel discussing Army EOD Operations which highlighted their capabilities and training.

Just a few more days til JC Freedom Fest! Plan ahead, avoid the parking hassle, and give yourself the freedom to party like it's 1999!