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Combat engineers provide support for Operation Eagle Hunt
Story by Cpl. Marco Mancha | 2nd Marine Division | Date: 12.23.2011These Marines are trained to lead patrols as point men and sweep for any improvised explosive devices, the enemy’s favored weapon. They are also trained in construction and demolitions, making them a versatile... Read More
Combat engineers tear down patrol bases throughout Helmand province, paving way for Afghan pullout
Story by Cpl. Bryan Nygaard | 2nd Marine Logistics Group | Date: 12.14.2011Firebase Saenz has been destroyed. Its defenses have been torn down and its walls have been completely leveled. This destruction was not caused by insurgents – it was the handiwork of Marines from the 9th... Read More
Vanguard combat engineers compete in Sapper Stakes
Story by Sgt. Mary Katzenberger | 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division Public Affairs | Date: 12.11.2011Combat engineers with Company A, 4-3 Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 4th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, tested their mettle, Dec. 6-8, during a squad-on-squad Sapper Stakes competition on... Read More
CLB-1 Engineers, locals improve critical intersection in Marjah
Story by Lance Cpl. Alfred V. Lopez | Regimental Combat Team-5, 1st Marine Division | Date: 11.16.2011Combat engineers with Alpha Company, Combat Logistics Battalion 1 and local workers improved road conditions by repairing a key bridge here, Nov. 12. Read More
Sappers climb to new heights
Courtesy Story | 3rd Brigade Combat Team, 1st Cavalry Division Public Affairs | Date: 09.15.2011Combat Engineers serve as the Army’s premiere breaching force; the tip of the spear. When confronted with a daunting obstacle that hinders their mobility, maneuver commanders rely on their Sappers to perform... Read More
