THE SAPPER ASSOCIATION
The Cutting Edge of our Country's Sword!
When our Nation needs a tough job done, they call the Army; When the Army needs a tough job done, they call the Sappers!
- LTG (R) Robert B. Flowers
MISSION
Preserve the Legacy of Sappers and the LTG Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competition.
Establish a Sapper Community Network to assist with those transitioning from active duty.
Seek partnerships and donors to improve awards for graduates, competitors, instructors and families.
Perform special projects as part of our Community Outreach Initiative.
Provide four Essayons Memorial Scholarships on behalf of LTG Robert B. Flowers and Falaniko Family.
Establish the Cubs of Sappers Outreach Initiative to assist children of Sappers wounded or killed in action.
Serve as the primary supporting effort of the LTG Robert B. Flowers Best Sapper Competition.
Honor our Fallen Sappers and families for their sacrifice and selfless service in defense of our Nation!
VISION
• Preserve the spirit, heritage and legacy of Sappers by strengthening relationships among Sappers.
• Foster camaraderie among those who have earned the title of Sapper; provide an extended community for all Sappers and their families and commemorate the memory of Sappers who have given their lives in defense of our Nation.
• Lead and assist in the preservation, protection, and recording of history, documents, artifacts, memorabilia, personal recollections and accounts, characterizations of past Sappers, research, incidents, and origins of the American Military Sapper.
• Encourage standards of excellence in leadership training, overall esprit de corps, professional competence and discipline of Sappers, past, present and future.