Engineer Regimental Week celebration

The U.S. Army Engineer School at Fort Leonard Wood will host the annual Engineer Regimental Week celebration starting this Wednesday and lasting until May 1 at Fort Leonard Wood.

This year’s theme is “Developing the Engineer Force for 2030 and Beyond.”

According to the Fort Leonard Wood Public Affairs Office, key events for the week include the Best Sapper Competition, scheduled for April 22 through 25; the Senior Engineer Leader Council on April 27 and 28; an Engineer Family Day event on April 27; the Fallen Sapper Tribute on April 28; the Engineer Regimental Run on April 29; and the Engineer Regimental Ball on April 29.

Col. Dan Hibner, the 99th U.S. Army Engineer School commandant, says “With the COVID-19 challenges over the last two years, Engineer Week provides an opportunity to reconnect and enhance dialogue about the future of the regiment. It is also an opportunity to celebrate our heritage and recognize the accomplishments of the Best Sapper Competition competitors and regimental-award recipients.”

One of the events of Engineer Regimental Week is the Army Engineer Association industry exhibition. The Association will sponsor industry exhibits from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. on April 26 and 27 at Nutter Field House. The event showcases some of the latest engineering technology, and more than 50 agencies are slated to participate. The event is open to anyone with access to Fort Leonard Wood.

Engineer Regimental Week begins Wednesday and lasts until May 1 on Fort Leonard Wood.