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Army Corps Joins Students, Partners and Celebrate Environmental Day

Vince Elias — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District participated in Environmental Day, an annual event held at Elizabeth, New Jersey aimed at educating local students about the environment. On a perfect weather day for an outdoor classroom environment, the event was held April 24th adjacent to the Elizabeth Marina dock on the shore of the Arthur Kill Channel.

Army Corps helps support the Army Family through school construction

JoAnne Castagna — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The West Point community and Department of Defense continue to be committed to providing these children an education to take them into the 21st century, even in the current tough fiscal times.

Going Green: Corps builds largest induction solar wall in the country

Andrea Takash — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The Defense Logistics Agency’s (DLA) Eastern Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pa., provides critical supplies for the military stationed overseas. DLA needed an alternative, cost-saving way to provide heat for this massive warehouse.

Going Green: Army Corps unveils new master plan for oyster recovery

Ashley Williams — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Since the turn of the 20th century, oyster populations in the Chesapeake Bay have declined dramatically, largely due to disease, overharvesting, loss of habitat, and degraded water quality. With the State of Maryland placing increased emphasis on restoring the Chesapeake Bay, oyster restoration remains paramount in improving the Bay's vitality.

Facelift for Bedford Veterans Administration hospital

Ann Marie R. Harvie — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

The New England District and its contractor recently completed a much needed facelift to Building #2 at the Veterans Administration hospital, also known as The Edith Nourse Rogers Memorial Veterans Hospital, in Bedford, Mass.

Engineering a difference

Pamela Spaugy — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:00:00 GMT

Captain Antonio Pazos was in the Hurricane Sandy emergency operations center, simultaneously gathering progress reports for 14 projects which included the tunnels, preparing reports for the New York’s emergency operations center and controlling the flow of water. It was right where a self-identified adrenaline junkie was meant to be.

For eroding island, engineers' efforts start with models

Patrick Bloodgood — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 04:00:00 GMT

A team of engineers and researchers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineering Research and Development Center, Coastal Hydraulics Laboratory in Vicksburg, Miss., is gathering wind data on Tangier Island, an island in the Chesapeake Bay that is sinking and eroding away, especially when strong winds churn storm waters.

New York and New Jersey Harbor Deepening Project Reaches Milestone

Vince Elias — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 20:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District awarded the final construction contract to complete the deepening of the Arthur Kill Channel to 50 feet.

Army Corps completes multi-purpose chapel at Dover Air Force Base

Dovi Meles — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 19:36:00 GMT

On February 25, 2013, the Philadelphia District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, together with officials from the 436th Airlift Wing and from Air Force Mortuary Affairs Operations, participated in a ribbon cutting and dedication ceremony to officially open the newest building at Dover Air Force Base -- the Chapel Center.

Army Corps repairs canal bulkhead with innovative project

Steve Rochette — Tue, 12 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers needs to repair a dam outlet, marine bulkhead or any other infrastructure submerged in the water, it presents an engineering challenge. The added variable can make repairs more difficult, costly and time-consuming. Through resourcefulness and innovation, the Corps' Philadelphia District and its contractor are nearing completion of work at the Point Pleasant Canal.

Kennedy Flame to receive upgrades

Patrick Bloodgood — Mon, 04 Feb 2013 05:00:00 GMT

The Norfolk District awarded a Maryland company on Jan. 31 a contract to upgrade the John F. Kennedy eternal flame at Arlington National Cemetery.

Caven Point hit hard by Sandy, supports NY/NJ Harbor and begins own recovery

Chris Gardner — Wed, 16 Jan 2013 05:00:00 GMT

"It’s unprecedented the amount they’ve been bringing in," Lyness said. "I’ll give you an example. In the nearly three-week period between October 31st and today (November 19th), we’ve collected forty percent of our whole annual targeted goal."

NASA proclaims strategic partnership with Corps for support

Patrick Bloodgood @norfolkdistrict — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

NASA Langley Research Center officials reached an agreement with the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, to have the Corps support the research center’s facility-engineering needs.

Army Corps of Engineers continues ecosystem restoration work in Soundview Park

JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D. — Fri, 14 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Thirty years ago, Elbin Mena was repairing a hole on his father's roof in Harding Park, Bronx, New York City. "I looked out at neighboring Soundview Park. It was filled with abandoned cars and burnt out shacks and I said to myself - 'Boy, this park could look beautiful if given some money and attention,'" said Mena.

Survey crews to start work on Tangier Jetty

Patrick Bloodgood — Thu, 13 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

Physical work on the feasibility phase of the Tangier Jetty program is set to begin this week, weather dependant.

New York District activates Breach Contingency Plan after Sandy

Chris Gardner, Public Affairs — Tue, 11 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

When Hurricane Sandy struck Long Island it brought destruction to coastal areas and power outages throughout the region.

Corps of Engineers demolishes house in Washington, D.C.

Brittany Bangert — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

As the excavator scraped the side of the stately colonial brickhouse at 4825 Glenbrook Road N.W., people gathered to watch the long-awaited demolition in Spring Valley.

USACE getting Hurricane Sandy missions done through interagency teamwork

JoAnne Castagna, Ed.D. — Tue, 04 Dec 2012 05:00:00 GMT

After Hurricane Sandy, the Army Corps immediately had teams on the ground working around the clock to get things back to normal, families safely back in their homes and people back to work.

Corps safety team helps contractor at Fort Detrick earn safety award

Clem Gaines — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:49:00 GMT

The Corps of Engineers contractor (Manhattan/Torcon Joint Venture) building the U.S. Army Medical Research Institute for Infectious Diseases (USAMRIID) at Fort Detrick has earned a key project safety award from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. They received a plaque recognizing their achievement at a ceremony at the installation Community Center on Sept. 18.

STEM programs connect students with District employees

Stacy Ouellette — Thu, 18 Oct 2012 12:47:00 GMT

After attending the "Easy as Pi" event sponsored by the Baltimore Post of the Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) last spring, some students are better equipped with what they need to do to excel in a specific field.