505 Engineer Battalion (U.S. Army) Tumbler 20oz

The 505th Engineer Battalion is a unit of the United States Army that specializes in military engineering. This battalion falls under the 204th Airborne Brigade Combat Team and is part of the 82nd Airborne Division, stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. The primary mission of the 505th Engineer Battalion involves conducting engineering operations to support airborne, air assault, and joint forcible entry operations. This includes constructing bridges, clearing obstacles, building roads, and providing other necessary infrastructure in challenging environments. The battalion is capable of deploying anywhere in the world on short notice to perform these critical tasks. The 505th Engineer Battalion was activated on June 12, 1943, and has since seen service in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, Operation Desert Storm, the War in Afghanistan, and numerous other military operations. The battalion's motto is "Ranger Engineer," reflecting its close ties with the Ranger regiment of the U.S. Army. The 505th Engineer Battalion consists of approximately 700 soldiers organized into a headquarters company, four engineer companies, and a bridging company. Each company specializes in specific engineering tasks, such as construction, demolition, bridge-building, and mine detection and clearing. The battalion is trained to operate in various terrain conditions, from arctic environments to desert landscapes, demonstrating its adaptability and versatility.