20th CBRNE Command

05/31/2026

05/29/2026

The 20th CBRNE Command's finest CBRN Warriors are competing in the 2026 Best CBRN Warrior Competition at Fort Leonard Wood, MO this week.

Five 48th Chemical Brigade teams are vying for top honors against the world's best.

Best of luck to the Soldiers representing the 2nd Chemical Battalion, 22nd Chemical Battalion, 83rd Chemical Battalion (2) and the 110th Chemical Battalion.

Let's Go!

05/28/2026

The Explosive Ordnance Disposal Capabilities Exercise, held at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 6, 2026, demonstrated a glimpse of what U.S. Army EOD provides to close combat forces, special operations, and civil authorities across all multi-domain operations.

Hosted by the 20th Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear, Explosives (CBRNE) Command, the EOD CAPEX showcased how U.S. Army EOD is a vital component of homeland defense and the continuum from competition to armed conflict.

Using parity with the supported unit's mobility, communications and personal protective equipment, U.S. Army EOD preserves freedom of maneuver, lethality and reduces risk, enabling U.S. forces to fight and win.

05/26/2026

Col. Phillip P. Murrell, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal officer and the deputy commanding officer of the 20th CBRNE Command, was the guest speaker during a Memorial Day Tribute held at the Aberdeen Proving Ground Cemetery, May 25, 2026.

Memorial Day is an annual day of reflection to honor the brave men and women who sacrificed their lives in service to the nation.

The tribute featured a wreath laying ceremony in which service members and military veterans, representing local organizations, placed wreaths on stands to honor all fallen U.S. service members.

“May God bless all who have worn our nation’s uniforms throughout the generations of the last 250 years along with the families who stand beside them, especially those who gave their last full measure of devotion,” Murrell said.

05/18/2026

Sgt. 1st Class James L. Ahn, an Explosive Ordnance Disposal technician with the U.S. Army EOD Technical Detachment Equipment Review Board at Indian Head, Maryland, describes how joint-service EOD technicians are driving U.S. Army modernization efforts by providing new and innovative ideas that help develop more effective tools and training aids, March 19, 2026.

05/14/2026

The 20th Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear Explosives (CBRNE) Command hosted an Explosive Ordnance Disposal capabilities exercise at Fort Bragg, N.C., May 6, to showcase the critical role EOD plays in support of large-scale combat operations, interagency and homeland security missions. Read full story here: https://dvidshub.net/r/brzc9w

05/08/2026

The 20th CBRNE Command hosted a U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal capabilities exercise held on Fort Bragg, N.C., May 6, 2026.

Highly-trained EOD Techs from the 192nd Ordnance Battalion (EOD), 52nd Ordnance Group (EOD), demonstrated an explosive array of skills in support of large-scale combat operations, homeland defense and domestic security missions.

It was epic! More visual products forthcoming. Stay tuned.

04/30/2026

Mr. Joe L. Bestor Jr., the former deputy G4 for the 20th CBRNE Command, officially retired after 40 years of combined government service.

The Soldiers and civilians honored Mr. Bestor’s retirement with a potluck luncheon and an award ceremony on April 17. Additionally, the command’s staff celebrated his contributions by conducting a “Clap out” through the halls of the Headquarters and Headquarters Company building, signifying the end of his tenure, mission completion, and a job well done.

Please join us in congratulating Mr. Bestor and wishing him and his family the very best in this next chapter.

04/27/2026

U.S. Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal techs from the 52nd Ordnance Group EOD took top honors in the 2026 all-Army EOD Team of the Year competition, held on Fort A.P. Hill and Fort Lee, Virginia, April 20 - 24. Read full story https://dvidshub.net/r/5b6xw1



Fort Anderson Pinn Hill (A.P. Hill) 71st Ordnance Group (EOD)52nd Ordnance Group - EOD U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC) U.S. Army Fort Lee U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command Massachusetts Army National Guard New York Army National Guard U.S. Army Europe and Africa 18th Military Police Brigade U.S. ArmyU.S. Army Pacific

04/25/2026

There can only be ONE All-Army Explosive Ordnance Disposal Team of the year!

Taking home 1st place, Army Meritorious Service Medals, champion rings, the coveted swagger stick and ALL the bragging rights was Team 1 representing 52nd Ordnance Group (EOD). Staff Sgt. Bowman, Staff Sgt. Roonan and Sgt. Blauert performed above and beyond all others earning them the recognition as the U.S. Army 's best EOD team.

Finishing at a close 2nd and earning the Army Commendation Medal and the title of 2026 All-Army EOD Team of the Year runner-up, was Team 4's Staff Sgt. Wise, Staff Sgt. Lugo and Sgt. Konja., representing U.S. Army Europe and Africa.

Coming in 3rd place, but definitely not last, was Team 3, Staff Sgt. Orvik, Sgt. Orozco and Sgt. Ix, representing U.S. Army Pacific. They earned Army Achievement Medals along with the right to call themselves one of the best EOD teams across all of the Army.

The AA EOD TOY competition brings together the U.S. Army 's most elite EOD teams to assess and evaluate their technical competencies, tactical capability, physical fitness and EOD subject matter expertise in the most complex relevant and rigorous environment imaginable.



52nd Ordnance Group - EOD 71st Ordnance Group (EOD) 8th Military Police Brigade 8th Theater Sustainment Command 18th Military Police Brigade U.S. Army Pacific U.S. Army Europe and Africa Fort Anderson Pinn Hill (A.P. Hill) U.S. Army Fort Lee U.S. Army Western Hemisphere Command (USAWHC) U.S. Army U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command