22 Apr 2025

What is a Sapper? 250 Years of “Badass” Engineers

In the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the term sapper carries weight. For 250 years, sappers have served as elite combat engineers, supporting frontline infantry in every war throughout American history.

10 Aug 2024

Individuals honored for service to the Engineer Regiment at Annual Castle Ball

The Army Engineer Association and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers honored seven individuals who have made significant contributions to the Engineer Regiment in a ceremony Friday during the annual Castle Ball in Arlington, Virginia.

9 May 2022

Generations of LRD teammates compete in Best Sapper Competition

LRD aide-de-camps of past and present come together to show their skills at the Best Sapper Competition at Fort Leonard Wood.

20 Sep 2017

Face to Face at Camp Marmal, USACE TAA Discusses Project Progress and the Importance of Communication

USACE TAA District Commander Col. Kimberly Colloton’s ability to deep dive on multiple projects and piece together the overall picture of TAA construction efforts and challenges as well as budget management lends her team a strategic edge. Colloton also make a point to know her people and learn not only their skill sets but why what motivates their work here in Afghanistan. The personal connection of the USACE TAA to their mission shows in their deep commitment to each and every project.