454th Route Clearance Company

03/03/2025

Warhorse Non-Commissioned Officers (NCOs) lead the from the front! Sharpening their short-range marksmanship skills and showcasing their expertise in the prestigious “Governor’s Twenty” competition. This elite event challenges the top marksmen in the Texas National Guard, demanding precision, discipline, and tactical excellence. Through their dedication and unwavering commitment to excellence, Warhorse NCOs set the standard, embodying true leadership and ensuring their units remain mission-ready.

02/24/2025

Soldiers assigned to Search and Extraction (S&E) participated in a Joint Operational Readiness Exercise alongside Texas Task Forces One, Two, and Three, as well as Utah Task Force One and Tennessee Task Force One. The exercise aimed to enhance interagency cooperation and strengthen S&E proficiency in preparation for responding to natural or man-made disasters.

12/16/2024

This weekend Warhorse Soldiers closed out the year with the Army Combat Fitness Test, a Ruck March, a Holiday Party, and some much deserved awards!

Thank you to all of the Soldiers within our formation who dedicated their time and efforts to ensure we had an enjoyable Holiday Party with our friends and families.

12/13/2024

Congratulations to SSG Walker on graduating the Sapper Leader Course and earning the Sapper tab!

To graduate from the Sapper Leader Course, Soldiers must demonstrate exceptional leadership, tactical skills, and combat engineering expertise. The course pushes students to their limits, testing their physical and mental endurance. The Sapper Tab is a symbol of excellence and distinction, recognizing the Soldier’s expertise in combat engineering and leadership.

Essayons!

10/31/2024

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The ACES award was conceived in concept and initiated in 1995 by COL (Ret) Leon “Moose” Albin.

Colonel Albin started his Army career in 1932 in the National Guard. He was rapidly promoted to the grade of Master Sergeant; Receiving a commission as a Second Lieutenant, Corps of Engineers at the start of the Second World War, he served with distinction in the Pacific Theater of operations and was recognized as one of the most capable combat engineers to come out of that conflict.

Following his retirement from military service and then entry into Department of the Army Civilian service during the Vietnam War, his Army engineering achievements continued.

Colonel Albin remained a tireless volunteer Director with the AEA until his death in October 1998.

Colonel Albin’s considerable time as an Engineer Commander convinced him that a unit’s reputation and combat effectiveness will depend upon the abilities of the Squad Leaders to accomplish the mission and taking care of the Soldiers.

The Army Combat Engineer Sergeants (ACES) award is a component of the U.S. Army Engineer Regimental Award Program and is administered by the Army Engineer Association (AEA). This award is an annual recognition for an Engineer Squad
Leader deemed to be the BEST in the Battalion.

After reviewing nominations, and in the spirit of COL Albin, have selected & awarded off of reputation, performance, & leadership ability.

On behalf of LTC Meller & I, we proudly present the FY24 ACES Award - Best Squad Leader, for the 111 EN Roughneck BN, SSG Casas (454 RCC).



Texas Military Department 36th Infantry Division 71st Troop Command, Texas Army National Guard 176th Engineer Brigade (Texas Army National Guard) 386th Engineer Battalion 454th Route Clearance Company National Guard Association of Texas (NGAT) U.S. Army Engineer Regiment Army Engineer Association

10/28/2024

Warhorse Soldiers continued to train on both S&E proficiency and combat engineering.

Soldiers completed an ACFT, conducted route clearance patrols, established a patrol base, and conducted S&E ropes training. Our Field Maintenance Team (FMT) was busy turning wrenches and putting in hours of maintenance to ensure our engineer equipment was ready.

SSG Casas was also recognized by the 111th Engineer Battalion CSM, CSM Staha, as the 111th Engineer Battalion Squad Leader of the Year! Congratulations to SSG Casas!

06/24/2024

06/16/2024

Happy 249th Birthday to the Engineer Regiment! 🏰 🇺🇸

06/14/2024

"When America needs her best, she sends a U.S. Army Soldier."

Today, we celebrate 249 years of defending and protecting America! 🇺🇸

06/13/2024

Maintenance and services are vital to any military unit, but are absolutely essential to engineers and our engineer equipment.

Mechanics from the Field Maintenance Team (FMT) stay busy performing maintenance and services on our Buffalo, MMPVs, and Husky’s to ensure the equipment maintains serviceability.