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EOD techs passionate about their job

AL ASAD, Iraq (Dec. 25, 2006) -- Most Marines try their best to avoid improvised explosive devices, but these hard-charging Marines seek them out.

Explosive ordnance disposal technicians with 2nd EOD Platoon, 1st Marine Logistics Group (Forward), counteract IEDs everyday.

“The great element of this job is I’m able to work tight with my unit,” said Sgt. Harry W. Parker, an EOD technician with 2nd Platoon. “We’re one team and that is it.”

Cohesion is important, and EOD units consist of small teams for a reason. The Marines said that in a job with no margin for error, trusting each other is vital.

The three Marines in 2nd Platoon said they joined EOD for a challenge.

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