46th Engineer Battalion (Combat Engineers) (Fort Rucker, Alabama))

• Origins: The 46th Engineer Battalion was originally constituted on December 7, 1917, in the National Army as the 46th Engineers, highlighting its century-long legacy. • World War II Service: The battalion was reactivated and participated in the Pacific Theater, supporting operations in New Guinea, Leyte, and Luzon, earning several campaign streamers. • Combat Engineers: As a combat engineer unit, the 46th specializes in tasks such as route clearance, bridging, demolitions, and constructing and breaching obstacles under combat conditions. • Vietnam War: The battalion deployed to Vietnam in 1966 and was heavily involved in constructing base camps, roads, airfields, and supporting infantry operations until 1971. • Decorations: The 46th Engineer Battalion has been awarded multiple Meritorious Unit Commendations and campaign streamers for its distinguished service. • Hurricane Katrina Response: In 2005, the battalion deployed to the Gulf Coast to provide disaster relief after Hurricane Katrina, showcasing their vital role in homeland support. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The battalion deployed to Iraq in the early 2000s, performing essential engineering tasks such as route clearance and infrastructure repair in a combat zone. • Fort Rucker Assignment: The 46th Engineer Battalion has been stationed at Fort Rucker, Alabama, where it continues to train and maintain readiness for worldwide deployment. • Motto: The battalion’s motto is "We Can, We Will," reflecting their can-do spirit and determination to accomplish any mission. • Unit Insignia: The distinctive unit insignia features a tower and a sword, symbolizing the battalion’s engineering mission and combat readiness.