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Endless Endeavor with Greg AndersonFaith, Transition, and the Path Beyond Service with Jeff OtteleIn Episode 280 I sit down once again with my friend Jeff Ottele, retired Navy EOD. Jeff first joined me back in Episode 239, where he walked us through the physical and mental gauntlet of becoming an Explosive Ordnance Disposal Technician. This time, we go much deeper. Now officially out of uniform, Jeff opens up about the real battles that follow military service — learning to navigate civilian life, rediscovering purpose outside the Navy, and the difficult process of finding identity beyond the job. We discuss faith and personal redemption, what it means to lead from humility, and how shared va...
2025-10-303h 06Endless Endeavor with Greg AndersonA Career Inside of EOD with Jeff OtteleIn Episode 239 of the Endless Endeavor Podcast, I sit down with Jeff Ottele, who recently retired from a distinguished career in the Navy, specializing in EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal). Jeff provides a fascinating and detailed account of the rigorous pipeline required to join the EOD community, highlighting the physical and academic challenges of the training. Our conversation dives into topics such as charge construction, IED warfare, scuba diving, and much more. Jeff's energy and enthusiasm made this episode one of my absolute favorites to record. Tune in and enjoy Episode 239 of the Endless Endeavor Podcast!
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Zero Limits PodcastEp. 67 Jeff Ottele Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician Petty Officer 1st Class US NavyOn today's Zero Limits Podcast we chat to Jeff Ottele a current serving Master Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Technician Petty Officer 1st Class US Navy. Born in 1987 in Westlake, Ohio moving to Washington State growing up before being offered to play American Football at the University of Idaho as a defensive end in 2006. Spent 2 years playing football and studying Exercise Science before football career ended and he began working in the universities weight room as a Student Intern Strength and Conditioning Coach until 2009.Jeff moved back to WA in 2009 and took up work at a local mechanic...
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