Company B, 224th Brigade Engineer Battalion

12/11/2025

Soldiers stepped onto the platform and went head-to-head in a base-wide Powerlifting event, pushing their limits in hopes of joining the elite 500 lb, 750 lb, 1,000 lb, and 1,250 lb Clubs.

Each athlete had only three attempts for each lift — bench, squat, and deadlift — to prove they had the strength, grit, and determination to hit the required total for their category.

Our engineers didn’t just show up — they dominated, crushing their lifts and earning their place among the strongest on base.

Below is the list of soldiers who achieved these impressive milestones:
(order in lbs: bench / squat / deadlift / total)

500lbs Club
SGT Lugo, Yahaira: 109/198/240/547
SPC Morales Cole: 120/220/280/620
SPC Hennings, Sadie: 134/225/275/634

750lbs Club
SPC Adrian, Noah: 254/287/401/942
SPC Andrade,Carlos: 224/308/375/907
SGT Burlingame,Lane: 243/314/424/981
SPC Giesler, Jeremiah: 224/353/375/952

1,000lbs Club
SPC Wendell, Scott: 314/412/512/1238
SPC Swailes, Blaik: 334/313/435/1082
SGT Rangel, Joseph: 284/397/529/1210
SGT Dunn, Samuel: 368/363/451/1182
SPC Sosa, Richard: 244/353/441/1038
SSG Millard, Kris: 299/308/463/1070
SPC Elijah, Duke: 299/463/451/1213
SGT Pergrande, Chris: 243/375/433/1042
SPC Zapata, Jorge: 229/353/419/1001
SGT Flesher, Tanner: 274/375/473/1122
SGT Clark, Daryn: 259/407/429/1095
SPC Lange, Connor: 264/375/452/1090

1,250lbs Club
SGT McFerran, Bennen: 314/461/600/1375
SGT Howell, Brandon: 364/479/507/1350
SPC Stewart, Logan: 324/441/544/1309

12/11/2025

Happy Late Thanksgiving!🦃

Soldiers from the 224th Brigade Engineer Battalion participated in a “turkey trot” Thanksgiving morning in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

12/03/2025

🚨 Promotions! 🚨

We would like you to join us in congratulating Sgt. Tyler Schalla and Sgt. Ty Sieren!

Both Schalla and Sieren join us from Alpha Company, 224th Brigade Engineer Battalion. We are extremely proud of these soldiers. They both have performed various duties even with the absence of orders. They show professionalism and leadership and willingness to conquer the mission.

Welcome to the NCO Corps, Schalla and Sieren.

11/30/2025

Honored to carry on the legacy of the “Red Bull”! 🫡 🇺🇸

Bravo Company 224 Brigade Engineer Battalion, with the addition of Alpha Company, 224th Brigade Engineer Battalion and Golf Company, 334th Brigade Support Battalion who are working hand in hand with us, have earned the honor to wear the 34th Infantry Division insignia, also known as the “Red Bull” as their combat patch.

As some may know, the combat patch is a distinctive military insignia worn on the right sleeve of a service member’s uniform, usually indicating that they have served in a combat zone. It is awarded to soldiers who have been assigned to a unit that has participated in a combat operation.

11/27/2025

Happy thanksgiving from our Middle East family to all our families and friends back home!

11/25/2025

🚨Promotions Alert! 🚨

Please join us in congratulating our newest Specialists: SPC Gilkinson, James and SPC Foor, Ella!

To our new SPC in our ranks, Congratulations! We look forward to seeing continued growth into new leadership roles.

11/21/2025

Our soldiers had the opportunity to team up with our Explosive Ordinance Disposal (EOD) team, sharpening their skills while mastering new ones in an action-packed hands-on experience!

09/06/2025

08/27/2025

🚨Promotions Alert! 🚨

Please join us in congratulating SSG Pavlovec, Cory!

Congratulations on your promotion! Your achievement is a testament to your exceptional leadership, hard work, and experience. We look forward to seeing your continued mentorship and expertise as you step into this new role. Thank you for your commitment to soldier care and company readiness.

08/27/2025

🚨Promotions Alert! 🚨

Please join us in congratulating SFC Bolton, Dylan!

Congratulations on a well-deserved promotion. This is a significant milestone in an NCOs career and we look forward to seeing you excel in your new role. You should be proud of the perseverance you showed to reach this goal. We thank you for your leadership, mentorship and dedication to our soldiers!

08/22/2025

04/23/2025

Promotion Alert! SGT Slater came to Bravo Company to join our team for Mobilization this summer shortly after Mobilizing with 831st Engineers in late 2023. He has been promoted to SGT to 833 Engineer Company and will ship off to 833 after Mobilizing with Bravo later this year. His dedication to the Iowa National Guard and selfless service is something we appreciate as an organization. Best of luck on your future endeavors SGT Slater.