Apex Company, 3-69 AR

03/04/2026

Good Morning Apex!
The 3-69 AR Battalion recently hosted a “March Madness” Tank Crew competition based on Gunnery scores. The bracket featured crews from Berserker Company and Apex Company. In the final standings, Apex emerged victorious, with A31 securing first place in the competition. Congratulations to the winning crew:

1LT Connor
SPC Leday
PFC Figueroa
PFC Garcia

Outstanding performance by all who participated.

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03/03/2026

Good Afternoon Apex,

Last week was another productive and successful week for the company. We are proud to announce the promotion of Specialist Navarez to the rank of Sergeant. Sergeant Navarez has consistently demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a commitment to developing those around him. His ability to mentor and guide junior Soldiers is a testament to his character and professionalism. Congratulations, Sergeant Navarez, on this well-earned achievement.

We also bid farewell to one of our outstanding Noncommissioned Officers, Staff Sergeant Dodaro. Serving as the Tank Commander for A22, SSG Dodaro has been an integral part of Apex Company over the past year. The knowledge, experience, and leadership he imparted to his crew and platoon will have a lasting impact. He will begin his next assignment at Fort Benning, GA, as an Instructor. We wish him continued success in this new chapter of his career.

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02/23/2026

Good Afternoon, Apex!

Last week, four outstanding Soldiers represented Apex at the promotion board for the rank of Sergeant. We are proud to share that each of them successfully passed and earned their promotable status. This achievement reflects their dedication, professionalism, and readiness to take on increased leadership responsibilities.
Please join us in congratulating:

• CPL (P) Stephens
• SPC (P) Leday
• SPC (P) Cofresi
• SPC (P) Wech

We are extremely proud of these leaders and look forward to their continued impact within the formation.

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02/12/2026

Today marked a bittersweet moment for Apex. As we bid farewell to Captain Sosa and welcomed in our new Company Commander Captain Phillips. Apex is Excited to see the leadership and knowledge you have to share with the Soldiers of Apex!

Captain Sosa has led Apex for just over a year, assuming command prior to our deployment to Lithuania. Throughout his tenure, he has provided steady leadership, clear direction, and an unwavering commitment to the Soldiers of this company. His guidance played a pivotal role in our success and readiness, and his impact on Apex will be lasting. As Captain Sosa transitions to his next assignment, we wish him continued success and fulfillment in the next chapter of his career. He will be greatly missed.

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01/23/2026

Come Join Us!!!

TOUCH A TANK EVENT

Come out and join 3-69 AR Battalion for a fun, family-friendly Touch A Tank event! This is a great opportunity for Soldiers and their families to see what we do at work, get up close to our equipment, and learn more about our mission.

🎟 Raffle Tickets - Win a chance to ride in a tank!
Tickets are $5 per ticket.
Scan the QR code to Venmo the amount of money you want for the number of tickets you’d like. Please leave your name and phone number in the Venmo notes.

📍 Ticket Pick-Up
• Prior to the event at 3-69 AR BN
• Or pick them up at the event

If you have any questions, please contact 3-69 AR BN S3. We look forward to seeing you there!

01/08/2026

Good afternoon, Apex, and Happy New Year!

Prior to the holiday break, we had the honor of recognizing several Apex Soldiers with the NATO Rotational Forces–Lithuania Medal. This medal is awarded to military and civilian personnel from NATO member nations who have successfully completed a rotational deployment in support of NATO forces in Lithuania. It recognizes outstanding dedication, professionalism, and contributions to multinational interoperability.

The following Soldiers were recognized:

SPC Bowen
PFC Dickson
SGT Willabus
PFC Adair
LT Connor
LT Thompson
SSG Sarcia
SGT Mampuya
SGT Vega
SGT Shockey
SGT Turvey
SPC Stith
PFC Nguyen
SPC Navarez
SSG Martin
SPC Mabray
SSG Lemon
PFC Bergen
SPC Leday
SPC Heredia
SSG Fullin
SGT Eubanks
SPC Silva
SPC Espinoza
SSG Edwards
SGT Eboa
SPC Delgado
SGT Vrooman
SPC Coffresi
PFC Figueroa
PFC Gillespie
PFC Lindsay
CPL Stephens
SGT Pena
PFC Rouse
SPC Velan
SPC Barry

Congratulations to all Soldiers recognized, and thank you for your exceptional service and commitment.

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12/01/2025

Last week, the 3-69 AR Battalion hosted its annual Flag Football Turkey Bowl. The opening game featured a competitive matchup between the Noncommissioned Officers and the Officers. Although both sides played with exceptional effort, the NCOs ultimately claimed the victory.

Apex then faced Berserker Company in the second matchup, securing a strong win and advancing to the next round. SPC Silva was crowned the MVP with the Apex Belt! Congrats SPC Silva! In the final game, Apex went head-to-head with Chaos Company. While Chaos ultimately earned the win, we could not be more proud of the determination, sportsmanship, and representation displayed by our Apex Soldiers throughout the event.

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11/28/2025

11/26/2025

🚨ATTENTION APEX FAMILY🚨. Come join us in our yearly unique tradition Monday Morning and Evening events. TOY RUCK AND TANK LIGHTING!!! Hope to see you there!!

🎄🎁Toy Drive Ruck and Tank Lighting🎁🎄
December 1st will be a big day for 3-69AR. In the morning, we have a toy drive ruck at 0630 at Power Field. Load your ruck with toys to support families in need.

In the evening, we invite you to attend the annual Tank Lighting at 1730! There will be yard games and a chili cookoff competition too so bring your best recipe over to BN HQ for a night of festive fun!

Sign up for the chili cookoff:
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11/25/2025

Come Join Us!

The holidays are almost here!!🎄
Speed and Power will be at the PX wrapping presents during the times listed below. Bring your gifts🎁—we’ve got the paper and tape covered! All donations support 3-69 AR during our allocated times!

11/24/2025

Good evening Apex!
2 weeks ago we said goodbye to one of our top tank mechanics in the company. SGT Santiago served as the head Shop Foremen for Apex. Distributing parts to tank crews and managing the inventory of parts. We are sad to see SGT Santiago go but happy to see him thrive in the Civilian world! Good luck in your future endeavors! Apex will miss you