770TH ENGINEER COMPANY

• Formation: The 770th Engineer Company is a combat engineer unit of the United States Army Reserve, originally established as part of the Army’s efforts to maintain a robust engineering capability within the reserve component. • Location: The unit is based in Fort Totten, New York, and is part of the 479th Engineer Battalion, 411th Engineer Brigade, 412th Theater Engineer Command. • World War II Lineage: While the current 770th was constituted in the post-World War II era, its organizational lineage can be traced back to earlier engineer units that served with distinction during World War II. • Operation Iraqi Freedom: The 770th Engineer Company was deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, where it performed critical route clearance and construction missions under combat conditions. • Humanitarian Missions: In addition to combat operations, the 770th has participated in numerous stateside and overseas humanitarian and disaster relief missions, including post-hurricane recovery operations. • Specialization: The unit specializes in combat engineering tasks such as mobility, countermobility, survivability, and general engineering support for maneuver forces. • Training Exercises: The 770th regularly participates in large-scale joint training exercises, including the annual Warrior Exercise (WAREX), to maintain readiness and interoperability with active-duty units. • Notable Recognition: Soldiers from the 770th have received individual and unit commendations for their service, including Army Commendation Medals and Meritorious Unit Citations. • Community Outreach: The company is active in community engagement, often participating in Veterans Day parades, Memorial Day ceremonies, and local educational events to foster public-military relations. • Modernization: The 770th Engineer Company has embraced technological advances, incorporating modern route clearance vehicles, unmanned aerial systems (UAS), and advanced engineering equipment to enhance mission effectiveness.