THE SAPPER ASSOCIATION
The Cutting Edge of our Country's Sword!
When our Nation needs a tough job done, they call the Army; When the Army needs a tough job done, they call the Sappers!
- LTG (R) Robert B. Flowers
The 2027 LTG (R) Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competition & Rendezvous
The Ultimate Test of the Engineer Regiment:
Are you ready to witness the elite? The Best Sapper Competition is a grueling multi-day challenge designed to determine the next "Best Sapper" team. This event pushes competing service members to their absolute limits, testing their technical knowledge, physical prowess, and mental fortitude from across the Army.
Who Can Compete?
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Team Structure: Open to two-person, Sapper-qualified teams.
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Eligibility: Rank and MOS are immaterial—if you wear the tab, you can compete.
2027 Schedule of Events:
Mark your calendars for an action-packed week of camaraderie and fierce competition by some of the Army's most extraordinary warrior-athletes:
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April 15, 2027: Sapper Rendezvous (Saint Robert Community Center)
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April 17, 2027: NSPFT "Day in the Arena" (Waynesville, MO)
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April 18–21, 2027: The Best Sapper Competition (Fort Leonard Wood)
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April 22, 2027: BSC Awards Ceremony
LET'S GOOOOOOO! Earn The Right!!
#EarnTheRight!
#Essayons!
#SLTW!
BEST SAPPER COMPETITION
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BEST SAPPER COMPETITION
"Forward Together"
Special Thanks to our Partners!
Sappers Lead The Way!
The Noble Causes Foundation
Photo Credit: Sapper Leader Course Cadre
1st Annual Sapper Rendezvous 2018
"Making A Difference"
ESSAYONS!
2027 Sapper Rendezvous
15APR2027
St. Robert Community Center
1200-1400 hrs: Black Card Muster
1400-1600 hrs: Membership Fellowship
1600-1800: Semi Formal Recognitions
1800-2200: Sapper Family Fellowship
2027 LTG (R) Robert B. Flowers
Best Sapper Competition
15APR2027
Annual Sapper Rendezvous
15-16APR2027
In-Processing / Briefings / Sustainment
17APR2027
NSPFT Day in the Park
18-21APR2027
Best Sapper Competition
22APR2027
Awards Presentation
Apply Now! See scholarship Page.
2027 Essayons Scholarship Deadline
Annually March 20th, no exceptions!
LTG (R) Robert B. Flowers (Regimental)
Ioakimo & Jonathan Falaniko (Sapper)
Deadline: Annually March 20th
Apply Now! See scholarship Page.
Congratulations to the following 2026 Essayons Scholarship Recipients:
LTG (R) Robert B. Flowers (Regimental)
Sean E. Arriola
PV2 Jonathan & Ioakimo Falaniko (Sapper)
Kadyn A. Cole
Sapper Hall Of Fame Nominations:
Due annually NLT 20MAR
Requirements:
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Nomination Memo, 1 pg
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Biography/CV, 1-2 pgs, detail accomplishments, direct & lasting impacts as a Sapper and Engineer Regiment.
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Submit to sapperassoc@gmail.com NLT 20MAR annually
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email sapperassoc@gmail.com for details and example packet
