Official 3rd EOD Too Hot to Handle Patch

Official 3rd EOD Too Hot to Handle Patch — The Marines Who Walk Toward What Everyone Else Runs From

When the call goes out for EOD, 3rd EOD is already on the way. Some things are too hot to handle — unless you're trained for it.

3rd Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Company is a United States Marine Corps unit that provides explosive ordnance disposal support to the III Marine Expeditionary Force and other Marine forces. EOD Marines are among the most specialized and courageous Marines in the Corps — trained to render safe improvised explosive devices, unexploded ordnance, chemical and biological weapons, and nuclear devices. The 'Too Hot to Handle' identity reflects the reality of the EOD mission — these Marines walk toward the explosives that everyone else runs from, using their training, equipment, and courage to neutralize the threats that could kill Marines and civilians alike. EOD teams have been critical in every conflict since World War II, but the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan brought the EOD mission to the forefront of Marine Corps operations as improvised explosive devices became the enemy's weapon of choice. EOD Marines deployed constantly throughout those conflicts, conducting thousands of render-safe procedures on IEDs, vehicle-borne IEDs, and other explosive hazards that threatened Marine and coalition forces on every patrol and convoy. This patch captures the spirit of 3rd EOD Company — the Marines who are literally too hot to handle.

Perfect For: 3rd EOD Company Marines past and present, explosive ordnance disposal technicians, III MEF support personnel, and anyone who has served alongside the EOD community.