17 Engineer Battalion (U.S. Army) White Coffee Mug

The 17 Engineer Battalion is a military unit within the United States Army. Its primary role is to perform various engineering tasks in support of military operations, such as constructing roads, bridges, and other facilities, as well as conducting reconnaissance, demolitions, and repairs on existing infrastructure. The battalion is stationed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and falls under the jurisdiction of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Its mission is to ensure the mobility and survivability of friendly forces by providing engineer support in both peacetime and combat environments. The unit consists of several companies specializing in different areas of engineering, such as general construction, topographic and geospatial engineering, and military intelligence. The 17th Engineer Battalion's history dates back to World War II, reflecting its significant contributions to various military operations over the decades.