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

The 479th Engineer Battalion is a unit within the United States Army's Engineer Branch, responsible for designing, building, and maintaining military infrastructure during peacetime and war. Established in 1983, the battalion falls under the 20th Engineer Brigade and is stationed at Fort Hood, Texas. The 479th Engineer Battalion's primary mission involves constructing roads, bridges, airfields, and other essential facilities for military operations. It also includes conducting counter-improvised explosive device (C-IED) operations to ensure the safety of personnel and infrastructure in hostile environments.