279th Engineer Utilities Detachment

279th Engineer Utilities Detachment This page was created to keep the Soldiers, friends, and family updated on the happenings of the 279! Commander: 1LT Whitfield
Detachment NCOIC: SFC Membrere

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Big congratulations to SGT Joseph on his promotion this weekend! Ready to lead soldiers, uphold the standard, and contin...
01/13/2026

Big congratulations to SGT Joseph on his promotion this weekend! Ready to lead soldiers, uphold the standard, and continue the mission. 🇺🇸

GO ARMY — BEAT NAVY! 🇺🇸🪖From the ranks to the field, we stand for discipline, grit, and teamwork.Today we cheer on the C...
12/13/2025

GO ARMY — BEAT NAVY! 🇺🇸🪖

From the ranks to the field, we stand for discipline, grit, and teamwork.

Today we cheer on the Cadets as they represent the same values we live every day —
duty, honor, and country.

Go Army. Beat Navy.



The sends best wishes and all the to the Army West Point Football team as they play the United States Naval Academy tomorrow in the 126th match-up of the Army Navy Game! 🏈




U.S. Army

🔥 Another Strong Weekend for the Team! 🔥Proud moment for the formation — AFT complete, promotions earned, and awards pre...
11/16/2025

🔥 Another Strong Weekend for the Team! 🔥

Proud moment for the formation — AFT complete, promotions earned, and awards presented. Our Soldiers continue to lead from the front and set the standard every time.

Promotions
• SGT ➜ SSG Wagner
• PFC ➜ SPC Buis
• PFC ➜ SPC Harris
• PV1 ➜ PV2 Andre
• PV1 ➜ PV2 Edwards
• PV1 ➜ PV2 Maxon

🏅 Army Achievement Medals
Huge shoutout to the Soldiers who received AAMs for their hard work and dedication during CSTX 25-02 this past 02–16 AUG 2025. Your effort, discipline, and professionalism did not go unnoticed.

Proud of this team. Proud of the work. Proud of the standard. “Forged in fire”

ESSAYONS! 🏰
489th Engineer Battalion
647th Regional Support Group
416th Theater Engineer Command

Join us in congratulating Chief Warrant Officer 2 Barclay on completing the Warrant Officer Advanced Course (WOAC) — a m...
10/17/2025

Join us in congratulating Chief Warrant Officer 2 Barclay on completing the Warrant Officer Advanced Course (WOAC) — a major milestone in his professional military education. This achievement marks another step in his continued dedication to the Engineer Regiment and his commitment to excellence as a leader and technical expert.

Your hard work, professionalism, and perseverance embody the true spirit of the Warrant Officer Corps and the Engineer motto — “ESSAYONS!”

Proud of you, Chief! 💪🏽

🔥 Big congrats to CPL Forcum & CPL Ort on crushing BLC! The 279th Soldiers always represent and leave their mark. 💪🔨ESSA...
09/25/2025

🔥 Big congrats to CPL Forcum & CPL Ort on crushing BLC! The 279th Soldiers always represent and leave their mark. 💪🔨

ESSAYONS! 🇺🇸
NCOA Fort McCoy

Big congratulations to SPC Ort and SPC Forcum on earning their lateral promotions to Corporal during Basic Leader Course...
09/25/2025

Big congratulations to SPC Ort and SPC Forcum on earning their lateral promotions to Corporal during Basic Leader Course! 🚀💪 Your hard work, leadership, and dedication are paying off — this is just the beginning of an incredible journey. Keep pushing forward and leading from the front! 👏🔥 ”

Seventeen Soldiers were officially promoted from specialist to corporal today during the Basic Leader Course at Fort McCoy, where Army Reserve CSM pinned them. 🎖️

Join us in celebrating their achievement in the comments below! 👏


Another day another dollar, one concrete step at a time. 279th continues to make the news. “Forged in fire, Built to end...
09/18/2025

Another day another dollar, one concrete step at a time. 279th continues to make the news.

“Forged in fire, Built to endure”

See full news letter:
https://d34w7g4gy10iej.cloudfront.net/pubs/pdf_75293.pdf

09/16/2025

Hot off the press, the previous ACFT exemption for body composition made it to the new AFT!

Just like the last exemption, Soldiers must score over 80 in each event and have a minimum score (now 465).

Find it here: https://www.army.mil/article/288357. Twice the Citizen. Combat Ready!

09/13/2025

Whether you are on or off duty, on orders or serving as TPU, understanding Army regulations is important to every Soldier.

279 making improvements always leaving a mark! ESSAYONS
09/10/2025

279 making improvements always leaving a mark!

ESSAYONS

Fort McCoy's grounds contractor, Kaiyuh Services, helped kickstart a sidewalk replacement project that doubled as hands-on training for Army engineer troops. The 372nd Engineer Company and 279th Engineer Utilities Detachment poured new concrete and upgraded walkways, enhancing both infrastructure and troop readiness.

This collaboration between contractors and military units reflects Fort McCoy’s commitment to quality-of-life improvements and local economic impact.

Read the full story here: https://www.dvidshub.net/news/546447/fort-mccoy-grounds-contractor-helped-kickstart-sidewalk-troop-project-work-2025

Big congratulations to SPC Kessler on completing 92A Reclass School! Your hard work and dedication to growing as a Soldi...
08/22/2025

Big congratulations to SPC Kessler on completing 92A Reclass School! Your hard work and dedication to growing as a Soldier and leader does not go unnoticed. Outstanding job—keep pushing forward!

👏 Please join us in congratulating PFC Disbrow on their advancement from Private First Class to Specialist!
08/16/2025

👏 Please join us in congratulating PFC Disbrow on their advancement from Private First Class to Specialist!

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Weldon Spring, MO

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Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 4pm

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