The National
Explosive Ordnance Disposal
Association

Explosive Ordnance Disposal is the profession of rendering safe all types of foreign and domestic military ordnance, including improvised devices, chemical, biological, and nuclear munitions.

EOD technicians are United States Army, Marine, Navy, and Air Force military members who volunteer to serve in one of the most dangerous occupations in the U.S. armed forces. The ever-present reminder of their mission, the motto “Initial Success or Total Failure,” is both a historical legacy and an expression of dedication to the profession.

Master EOD Badge

Senior EOD Badge

Basic EOD Badge

The National Explosive
Ordnance Disposal
Association

The National Explosive Ordnance Disposal Association is the fraternal organization of active, retired and former United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Air Force personnel who have graduated from the Naval School Explosive Ordnance Disposal, formerly at Indian Head, Maryland, and now at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida.

The NATEODA promotes lifelong friendships among these unique individuals, preserves the EOD history since its beginning in 1941, and remembers and celebrates those who have made the ultimate sacrifice.

The red bomb in the center of the NATEODA badge emblem honors the original British EOD technicians and the U.S. Army’s first distinctive insignia for bomb disposal personnel in 1942.

A unique contribution of the Association to the lives of EOD men and women is our assistance with service physical disability boards and corrections petitions. We also help obtain military and Department of Veterans Affairs medical benefits and compensation for the many injuries suffered performing the hazardous EOD mission. We have restored and increased VA disability compensation for many members of the EOD family. For more information visit our Military/VA Benefits page.

We invite all current and former EOD technicians and their families to Join Us. Public Safety Bomb Technicians, foreign EOD technicians, and friends and supporters may join us with an associate membership.

Our annual convention reconnects everyone with friends you have not seen for a year, or many years. Visit our Convention page for more information.

The Association was established on August 10, 1988 and is a tax-exempt Maryland organization under Section 501 (c) (3) of the U.S. Internal Revenue Code.

NATEODA OFFICERS

JIM DUNCAN

NATIONAL COMMANDER

2019-2024

Jim entered the Army in July 1957 and retired in April 1, 1978. Most of his military career was in Explosive Ordnance Disposal after he finished the course at Indian Head, Maryland in 1962.

commander@nateoda.com

WOODY L. EASTWOOD

NATIONAL VICE-COMMANDER

2021-2024

Woody served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1983 and retired as a master sergeant.
He has been a member of NATEODA since 2001, and served as the writer, editor and publisher of the RSP (the Association’s former newsletter) for several years. He hosted the 2006 NATEODA Convention in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
He completed the EOD school at Indian Head, Maryland in Oct., 1968. His first EOD assignment was the 62nd Ord Det (EOD) at Ogden, Utah. He served 15 years in seven EOD units.
After retirement from the Army in 1983, Woody worked for the Hertz car rental corporation. He was an over-the-road truck driver and worked as equipment manager for an earth moving construction company.

vicecommander@nateoda.com

STUART STEINBERG

NATIONAL ADJUTANT

Stu served in the Army from 1966-1971. He graduated from the EOD basic course in January, 1967, and was sent to South Vietnam in September, 1968. He served with the 184th Ord. Bn. (EOD Section), the 25th Ord. Det. (EOD) and the 287th Ord. Det. (EOD). His awards include the Bronze Star for valor and Purple Heart. He returned home in March, 1970, and left the Army in 1971.

Contact Stu Steinberg at adjutant@nateoda.com if you have questions about joining or about your membership.

John Simpson

NATIONAL TREASURER

2022 – 2024

John has been serving as the Director, Region VI of the International Association of Bomb Technicians and Investigators since 2013, and a member since 2002.

He has served with the Bureau of ATF for 19 years since his retirement from active duty and has been involved in planning and coordination of Bomb Management Centers supporting National Security Special Events ranging from Super Bowls to Democratic and Republican conventions nationwide. John has also been involved with Explosive Training efforts of his agency and is currently assigned to the National Center for Explosives, Training and Research in Huntsville, AL., and is stationed in Marietta, GA.

Board of Directors

TERRY FITZGERALD

Director

DAVE TIPTON

DIRECTOR/QUARTERMASTER

CHET HEIDL

DIRECTOR

EX-OFFICIO MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

IRVIN BANTA III

NATIONAL CHAPLAIN

STU STEINBERG

COORDINATOR OF VETERANS BENEFITS

ROBERT LEIENDECKER

NATIONAL HISTORIAN

DONATIONS

The National EOD Association is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit corporation and supports the work of organizations providing support, benefits, and encouragement to injured EOD service members.
Donations also support the Association’s advocacy for military and Veterans Administration disability compensation and health care benefits.
Members and supporters may also support the Association by donations and bequests. The Association does not provide compensation for services to any member.
All donations are welcome. Donors may use the donation link below or contact us for information.