Active, Guard Engineers Prove Capabilities in Virginia Sapper Stakes

Spc. Tracobie Jordan, an engineer assigned to the 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, begins the low crawl obstacle during the Sapper Stakes Competition on Fort Pickett, Va., May 7, 2016. The 37th BEB, al... ... READ MORE

Engineers assigned to the 116th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, receive the Sapper Stakes trophy after taking first place in the competition on Fort Pickett, Va., May 7, 2016. The 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion,... ... READ MORE

Engineers assigned to the 116th Brigade Special Troops Battalion, 116th Infantry Brigade Combat Team, cross the finish line of the Sapper Stakes Competition on Fort Pickett, Va., May 7, 2016. The 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Te... ... READ MORE

Spc. Chandler C. Dockins, A Paratrooper assigned to the 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division, qualifies with his M4 carbine during the Sapper Stakes Competition on Fort Pickett, Va., May 7, 2016. The 37th B... ... READ MORE

Engineers assigned to the 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division demonstrate door-breaching techniques during the battalion's Sapper Stakes Competition on Fort Pickett, Va., May 7, 2016. The 37th BEB, alongsi... ... READ MORE

An engineer assigned to the 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division climbs a rope on the obstacle course during the Sapper Stakes Competition on Fort Pickett, Va., May 7, 2016. The 37th BEB, alongside their Ar... ... READ MORE

Engineers assigned to the 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division participate in the battalion's Sapper Stakes Competition on Fort Pickett, Va., May 7, 2016. The 37th BEB, alongside their Army Total Force part... ... READ MORE

Pfc. Brandon C. Casella, an engineer assigned to the 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division crosses a one-rope bridge during the Sapper Stakes Competition on Fort Pickett, Va., May 7, 2016. The 37th BEB, alon... ... READ MORE

Pfc. Corey M. Frantz, an engineer assigned to the 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division attempts to walk a makeshift bridge during the leaders reaction course event for the Sapper Stakes Competition on Fort ... ... READ MORE

Engineers assigned to the 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division cross a flooded road during the Sapper Stakes Competition on Fort Pickett, Va., May 7, 2016. The 37th BEB, alongside their Army Total Force par... ... READ MORE

Staff Sgt. Jorge A. Roca, an engineer assigned to the 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division pounds stakes into the ground during a timed event for the Sapper Stakes Competition on Fort Pickett, Va., May 7, 2... ... READ MORE

A squad of engineers assigned to the 37th Brigade Engineer Battalion, 2nd Brigade Combat Team, 82nd Airborne Division step off early in the morning for the Sapper Stakes Competition on Fort Pickett, Va., May 7, 2016. The 37th BEB, alongside their Arm... ... READ MORE