John Kirkland

The 72nd Engineer Company was originally activated during World War II, providing essential combat engineering support to U.S. Army operations in both the European and Pacific Theaters. Over the years, it has been stationed at various locations, including Fort Benning, Georgia, where it supported the 179th Infantry Regiment in training and infrastructure development. At Fort Benning, the 72nd Engineers played a key role in constructing training facilities, maintaining ranges, and supporting infantry maneuvers. Their expertise in mobility, countermobility, and survivability operations has made them a vital component of combined-arms training and readiness at the installation.