579th Engineer Battalion

Mission accomplished! The 579th Engineer Battalion finally returned home from deployment in the Middle East with heads held high. Engineers lead the way. Semper Laborantes

The 579th Engineer Battalion held a ceremony for their Soldiers who have earned the Shoulder Sleeve Insignia-Military Operations in Hostile Conditions (SSI-MOHC). These soldiers deployed to missions and places in the CENTCOM AOR where the SSI-MOHC is authorized by the Department of the Army.

The history of the right shoulder patch dates back to the end of World War II, when the wear of the unit patch on the right shoulder was approved to denote service in combat with that unit. The patch not only signifies serving with a specific unit during hostile conditions, but also symbolizes an eternal connection to the past, visible statement of shared commitment, value, pride and hardship.

Essayons!

The 579th Engineers salutes Lieutenant Colonel Avalon on her recent promotion to O5. LtCol. Avalon, a DOD Therapeutic Service Dog, is now the highest ranking service dog in the US Military. Pictured below with the 579th's own 1LT Miguel Aguallo, she provides service to Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, & Marines throughout the Middle East.