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 2026 Sapper Rendezvous is scheduled for 161600APR2026 at the Saint Robert Community Center followed by NSPFT 18APR2026 Day In the Park (Waynesville, MO) and the BSC 20-23APR2026 (FLW). Awards Ceremony 24APR2026.
LET'S GOOOOOOO!
#EarnTheRight!
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1stAnnual Sapper Rendezvous 2018
Sapper Leaders Making A Difference
Sapper Rendezvous (Thurs)
16APR2026
St. Robert Community Center
1200-1400 hrs Black Card Muster
1400-1600 hrs Black Card Fellowship
1600 hrs Members & Families
LTG (R) Robert B. Flowers
Best Sapper Competion
16 April 2026 (Thurs)
Rendezvous
16-17 April 2026 (Thurs-Fri)
In-Processing / Briefings
18 April 2026 (Sat)
NSPFT Day in the Park
20-23 April 2026 (Mon-Thurs)
Best Sapper Competition
24 April 2026 (Fri)
Awards Presentation
Apply Now! See scholarship Page.
2026 Essayons Scholarship Deadline
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
