LAS VEGAS – The Nevada Army National Guard’s 3665th Explosive Ordnance Disposal Company, or EOD, held a demobilization ceremony at the Speedway Armory April 7 following a nine-month deployment to the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
The unit mobilized in March 2025 and returned home Dec. 25, 2025, after supporting operations across the CENTCOM theater.
During their deployment, the 3665th provided explosive ordnance disposal support to multiple U.S. Army Central assets, executing response missions while improving safety and security across their operating environments. The unit also shared expertise across key EOD disciplines, including counter-electronic warfare, unexploded ordnance remediation and improvised explosive device identification, helping strengthen the overall security posture of forces in the region.
The company also deployed subject-matter experts to train multinational partners in Saudi Arabia, Jordan, Kyrgyzstan, Egypt and Uzbekistan, reinforcing interoperability and regional security. During the ceremony, senior leaders emphasized the impact of the unit’s mission and the professionalism displayed throughout the deployment.
“The clearance of unexploded ordnance that you did, rendering it safe in certain areas, you can rest assured that your good work is being unknown,” said Maj. Gen. D. Rodger Waters, adjutant general of the Nevada National Guard. “I’m incredibly proud of you.”
The unit’s commander also highlighted the relationships built during the deployment and the unit’s representation of the state and National Guard.
“I received reports on the relationships we built, the connections we made and how well we represented our state and the National Guard,” said Capt. Arthur Randolph, commander of the 3665th EOD. “Thank you for what you did for us. Thank you for what you did for Nevada.”
The 3665th EOD is now fully operational in Nevada under the 17th Special Troops Battalion, bringing back experience gained during their deployment to support future missions at home and abroad.