DOD Agency Recognizes EODT For Supporting Military With Seven Seals Award

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Feb 01, 2010, 12:22 ET

LENOIR CITY, Tenn., Feb. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT) has been awarded the Seven Seals Award by the Tennessee chapter of the Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) for supporting active Guardsmen of the 278th Armored Cavalry Regiment. The Seven Seals Award is presented to individuals and organizations whose actions confirm their support for the National Guard and Reserve.

"The support demonstrated by EOD Technology for the men and women who serve in the National Guard and Reserve reflects their understanding and appreciation for the sacrifices made by our Warrior Citizens who serve this country so well," said John Dyess, Area Chairman for the Tennessee ESGR Committee. "This company is a shining example of a business supporting the National Guard and Reserve forces. I hope many others follow their lead."

With the 278th ACR about to deploy, EODT donated its holiday party and organized a deployment send-off party. Following the event, the 278th ACR mobilized to Camp Shelby, Mississippi for pre-deployment training in December and will continue on to Iraq for their second tour in February. In attendance were more than 300 National Guardsmen, as well as GEN B.B. Bell (Ret.), former commander of the 8th Army in Korea and a native Tennessean. GEN Bell addressed the 278th ACR about the critical role they will play as Iraq continues to stabilize, and saluted their sacrifice as well as those of their families in fulfilling this mission.

"We felt it was more in keeping with the spirit of the season to give the party to the men and women of the 278th who will be going into harm's way," commented EODT President and CEO Matt Kaye on the decision to donate the company's holiday party. "We appreciate being recognized by the ESGR for a gesture that is so small in comparison to the sacrifices made by the men and women deploying."

About ESGR

Employer Support of the Guard and Reserve (ESGR) is a Department of Defense agency established in 1972. The mission of ESGR is to gain and maintain employer support for Guard and Reserve service by recognizing outstanding support, increasing awareness of the law, and resolving conflict through mediation. ESGR volunteers provide free education, consultation, and if necessary mediation for employers of Guard and Reserve employees.

As the 1.3 million members of the National Guard and Reserve continue to perform an increasing number of unique missions that require extraordinary actions on the part of everyday citizens, ESGR will continue to be the informational agency for the employers of citizen warriors. More information about ESGR Employer Outreach and Education Programs is available by calling Christine Kubik, Executive Director of the Delaware ESGR Committee, at (302) 326-7582.

About EODT

EOD Technology, Inc. (EODT), an employee-owned, ISO 9001:2008-registered company, is an industry leader for integrated Munitions Response, Security, Critical Mission Support and Reconstruction Operations worldwide. Founded in 1987, EODT is headquartered in Lenoir City, TN, with offices in Washington, D.C.; Huntsville, AL; Tucson, AZ; Baghdad, Iraq; Kabul, Afghanistan; Lagos, Nigeria; Pretoria, South Africa; and San Jose, Costa Rica.

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