In Siguatepeque, Honduras, home of the 1st Engineering Battalion, Sergeant Yesica Carolina Baires became the first female engineer to accomplish the grueling Sapper Leader Course, becoming Sapper qualified and wearing the coveted Sapper tab. For military engineers, the sought-after sapper tab is a testament to their leadership skills, small unit tactics, and general toughness. A Sapper is widely considered to be an elite combat engineer.

In Siguatepeque, Honduras, home of the 1st Engineering Battalion, Sergeant Yesica Carolina Baires became the first female engineer to accomplish the grueling Sapper Leader Course, becoming Sapper qualified and wearing the coveted Sapper tab. For military engineers, the sought-after sapper tab is a testament to their leadership skills, small unit tactics, and general toughness. A Sapper is widely considered to be an elite combat engineer. Stock Photo
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9 November 2016

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