The U.S.'s newest EOD tech.. .

coyote101 · January 30, 2012, 10:49:58 PM

... is my nephew, Marine Sergeant Alex Lageman.

He graduated Friday from the Naval School Explosive Ordinance Disposal...

... along with twenty-three Army soldiers and one other Marine.

They pinned the soldiers first and then the Marines. Since his name came alphabetically after the other Marine, he was pinned last, making him the newest EOD technician in the United States military.

His dad, my little brother, died when Alex was twelve. He's done really well for himself and I am very proud of him.

Pat

FinsnFur · January 31, 2012, 05:38:14 AM

Thats awesome Pat

Congrats to the young main, and let him know we appreciate him.

Dave · January 31, 2012, 07:17:02 AM

Yes, congrats to him, and thanks to him for his service. Looks like a fine young man.
Sorry to see he lost his dad, and you your brother.

Todd Rahm · January 31, 2012, 09:45:02 AM

Thats cool Pat, and I wish him a safe career!!!

iahntr · January 31, 2012, 04:22:00 PM

Congratulations !

nastygunz · January 31, 2012, 06:59:33 PM

Americas Finest right there, By God !

shaddragger · January 31, 2012, 08:34:43 PM

Congratulations to Sgt. Lageman, and thanks for his service!

Okanagan · January 31, 2012, 09:18:30 PM

Congratulations! That's gotta make you proud, and rightly so.

KySongDog · February 05, 2012, 12:51:58 PM

Congratulations and Semper Fi to Sergeant Lageman!

He's got to be proud. That Navy EOD school ain't, I say, AIN"T for the weak kneed or faint of heart! I saw an episode about it on the "Surviving the Cut" series on the Discovery Channel. Those are bad assed dudes for sure.

Frogman · February 06, 2012, 06:28:55 PM

Thank you for your service Sgt. Lagerman!!

Jim

bambam · February 08, 2012, 06:44:45 PM

Awesome !! Congrats.

Hawks Feather · February 08, 2012, 10:01:48 PM

Congratulations! That is quite an honor.

Jerry