79TH ENGINEER CONSTRUCTION BATTALION

The 79th Engineer Construction Battalion was first constituted on 5 June 1942 in the Army of the United States and was activated at Camp Swift, Texas. During World War II, the battalion played a vital role in the Pacific Theater, constructing airfields, roads, and other critical infrastructure in support of combat operations. Following the war, the unit was inactivated and later reactivated for service in Korea, Vietnam, and various peacetime missions, continuously providing essential engineering capabilities. The 79th Engineer Construction Battalion is renowned for its adaptability and technical expertise, contributing significantly to U.S. Army operations across multiple conflicts and regions.