
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


This three-day competition is open for two Person Sapper Qualified Teams MOS and Rank immaterial. The competition's concept is to determine the next "Best Sapper" team, challenge and test competing service members knowledge, physical prowess and mental fortitude. The competition showcases the elite warrior-athletes of the Engineer Regiment from the combat engineering military occupation specialty. The 2027 Sapper Rendezvous is scheduled for TBDAPR2027 at the Saint Robert Community Center followed by NSPFT TBD2027 Day In the Park (Waynesville, MO) and the BSC TBDAPR2027 (FLW). Awards Ceremony TBDAPR2027.
LET'S GOOOOOOO!
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#Essayons!
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1stAnnual Sapper Rendezvous 2018

Sapper Leaders Making A Difference

2027 Sapper Rendezvous
TBD APR2027
St. Robert Community Center
1200-400 hrs: Black Card Muster
1400-600 hrs: Member Fellowship
1600-2200: All Welcome!
LTG (R) Robert B. Flowers
Best Sapper Competition
TBD April 2027
Rendezvous
TBD April 2027
In-Processing / Briefings
TBD April 2027
NSPFT Day in the Park
TBD April 2026
Best Sapper Competition
TBD April 2026
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: March 20th
Apply Now! See scholarship Page.
Congratulations to the following 2026 Essayons Scholarship Recipients:
LTG (R) Robert B. Flowers (Regimental)
Sean E. Arriola
CSM (R) Ioakimo & Private Jonathan I. 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
