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by: DAVID R. MARTIN, MICHAEL R. SISAK and CLAUDIA LAUER, Associated Press Salvage crews have retrieved significant wreckage from the Potomac River following a midair collision between an American Airlines jet and a U.S. Army Black Hawk helicopter near Washington, D.C. The crash resulted in 67 fatalities, including all passengers and crew members on both aircraft. Recovery teams have so far identified 55 victims and are working to recover additional remains. Investigators are examining altitude discrepancies between the two aircraft to determine the cause of the collision. The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) aims to release a preliminary report within 30 days.

From October 31 to November 10, 2024, Explosive Ordnance Disposal Mobile Unit 8 (EODMU 8), under Commander Task Force 68, participated in Exercise Poseidon in Burgas, Bulgaria. This annual mine countermeasures exercise, led by Bulgaria, Romania, and Türkiye, included training operations such as floating mine response and diving exercises with live explosives. The event also marked the third activation of the Black Sea Mine Countermeasure Task Group, formalized by the three nations earlier in the year. U.S. Navy EOD liaison officers served as observers and advisors aboard allied ships, sharing expertise and strengthening interoperability among NATO allies.

Explosive Ordnance Disposal Group (EODGRU) 1 recently held a change of command ceremony where Capt. Michael S. Egan assumed command from Capt. Oscar Rojas. The event highlighted the group's recent achievements and outlined future objectives under new leadership. Capt. Egan emphasized his commitment to advancing EODGRU 1's mission and supporting its personnel.