"Medics teach Advanced Medical Techniques class, which is a part of Sapper Leader Course's Program of Instruction. They are invaluable members of the Sapper team," said Capt. Matvey Vikhrov, Sapper ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. -- The Sapper Leader Course has been molding superior Army engineer leaders since 1985. Now, Marine Capt. Kathryn Neff has put her mark on the elite school's history -- not once ...

AUSTIN, Texas -- "Class, attention! The Sapper Creed!," said Texas Guardsmen and class 08-16 Sapper Leader Course honor graduate 2nd Lt. Ethan McIntosh. The room thundered as 23 course graduates ...

Women are not allowed to serve in certain combat occupations -- but that's not stopping female engineers from taking on the grueling 28-day Sapper Leader Course, becoming Sapper qualified and wearing ...

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Deep in the woods, mosquitoes whine, flies buzz, and thick brown spiders dart from under one fallen leaf to the next, trying to evade the nearly 100-degree heat. On her elbows ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A Hawaii-based soldier has completed a rare feat: graduating from three demanding courses to earn her Ranger, Sapper and Jungle ...

The Army's Sapper Leader Course, training for combat engineers, has been open to women since 1999. It applies the same physical standards to men and women. Comments from Facebook: Army 1st Lt. Ashley ...

1st Lts. Christopher Barrett (left) and Bryce Sullenger won the 2026 Best Sapper Competition. (Cpl. Jesse Gonzales/U.S. Army Fort Leonard Wood) On the first day of ...