SGM Dennis E. Wolfe

SGM Dennis E. Wolfe contributed significantly to the advancement of the Ordnance Corps. He spent 48 years in military and civilian federal service, most of which involved improving the Army's Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) capabilities to better serve our country.

While serving in the Army's premium elite counter-terrorism unit, 1st Special Force Operational Detachment - Delta (Airborne), SGM Wolfe completed the Selection and Assessment Course, and the first Operator Training Course (OTC-1). He was a team leader on Operation RICE BOWL/EAGLE CLAW, the 1980 Iran Hostage Rescue attempt to rescue 53 American hostages held at the American Embassy in Iran.

In December 1981, he traveled to Italy to consult with and provide support to the Italian Counter-Terrorism force for the recapture of American Brig. Gen James Dozier, abducted by the Red Brigade from his Verona apartment. In October 1983, Dennis participated in Operation URGENT FURY, the invasion of Grenada.

While serving in JSOC, SGM Wolfe was instrumental in the establishment of the 28th Ordnance Company (EOD) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, in becoming an airborne EOD company. Pre-Global War on Terrorism doctrine stated that the engineers would take care of any unexploded ordnance (UXO) or IEDs encountered during forced entry operations. SGM Wolfe realized that there was a mission error and orchestrated the change through his position in JSOC with direct engagement with the Department of the Army G-3. On 17 October 2011, the company became the 28th Ordnance Company (EOD) (Airborne).

SGM Wolfe retired in March 1987.