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  • July

    Three people are posing for a photo, standing in front of an American flag and other military-style banners. On the left, a woman with long hair smiles while wearing a dark, floral-patterned dress. In the center, a man with a beard and glasses, dressed in a white shirt and dark vest, holds a black box containing a glass award. On the right stands a U.S. Army soldier in a camouflage uniform with the name "FERGUSON" on her chest.

    Baltimore District public affairs specialists recognized with USACE, Army awards

    Whether responding to historic challenges like the 2024 Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse by coordinating the critical salvage of debris from the harbor, or constructing modern barracks to support service members, the district is constantly at work behind the scenes to keep communities safe, connected, and prosperous. Bringing these vital stories to light is the mission of a specialized team within the district, the Public Affairs Office. The Public Affairs team works to inform, engage, and educate both local communities and internal teams through strategic communications.

  • Safeguarding the Future: USACE Breaks Ground on Camp Ellis Beach Shore Damage Mitigation Project in Maine

    SACO, Maine — Construction has officially begun on a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers priority project to lessen destructive wave energy at Camp Ellis Beach in Saco, Maine.

  • Erin Bradley Named 2026 Supervisor of the Year for USACE New England District

    CONCORD, Mass - Erin Bradley, chief of the Contracts Branch in the Contracting Division, was named the 2026 Supervisor of the Year for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District. The award was presented during the district’s Founder’s Day official ceremony, June 26, by Col. Justin R. Pabis, New England District commander.

  • Retired Legal Advisor Joseph McInerny Inducted Into Distinguished Civilian Gallery

    CONCORD, Mass. - Joseph P. McInerny, a retired Office of Counsel team member, was inducted into the New England District’s 2026 Distinguished Civilian Gallery during the district’s Founder’s Day ceremony June 26, 2026, in Concord, Massachusetts. Col. Justin R. Pabis, New England District commander, assisted Ryan Killman, chief of counsel and nominator, in presenting the honor. Present for the induction were McInerny’s wife, Shari; his son, Drew; and his sister, Carol Cooney.

  • New England District Hydrology Chief Honored with Civilian Service Commendation Medal

    CONCORD, Mass. — Kristina Ekholm, chief of the Hydrology, Hydraulics and Coastal Section in the Engineering Division of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District, has received the Civilian Service Commendation Medal.
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    Army Corps, Town of East Hampton Deepen Channel on Eastern Long Island

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, in conjunction with the Town of East Hampton, recently completed dredging the channel at Lake Montauk Harbor ⎼ a heavily-trafficked waterway on Eastern Long Island ⎼ increasing its depth from -12 to approximately -17 feet.
  • Following the disappearance of two U.S. Soldiers in the Atlantic Ocean near the Cape Draa Training Area in Morocco, experts from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) quickly came together and joined a massive, multi-national team to support search and recovery efforts.

    ERDC provides critical expertise in Morocco search operation

    Following the disappearance of two U.S. Soldiers in the Atlantic Ocean near the Cape Draa Training Area in Morocco, experts from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) quickly came together and joined a massive, multi-national team to support search and recovery efforts.
  • Before thousands of sailors manned the rails, before military aircraft thundered overhead, and before dozens of tall ships from around the world sailed past the Statue of Liberty, the HAYWARD and its crew were already hard at work.

    New York District Prepares New York Harbor for America's 250th Independence Day Celebration

    NEW YORK — As the nation celebrated Independence Day and America's 250th Anniversary, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District welcomed Lee Forsgren, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), aboard the Drift Collection Vessel HAYWARD for a harbor inspection highlighting the critical Civil Works mission that supports the nation's waterways.

  • June

    Washington Aqueduct's newly restored Georgetown Gatehouse, Washington, D.C.

    Georgetown Castle Restoration and Partial Reconstruction

    HISTORIC SIGNIFICANCE The Georgetown Castle, situated at the Georgetown Reservoir, was originally
  • A man in an Army uniform administers an oath to another man in an Army uniform.

    North Atlantic Division commander promoted to brigadier general

    Col. Jesse T. Curry, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division commander and division engineer, was promoted June 24 to the rank of brigadier general during a promotion ceremony at USACE headquarters in Washington, D.C.
  • Gathright Dam at the dam crest overlooking upstream at Lake Moomaw. Gathright Dam located in Alleghany County, Va., impounds the water flowing down the Jackson River to create the 2,500 acre Lake Moomaw. The dam has prevented numerous floods over its 30 plus year existence saving countless dollars and lives. (U.S. Army photo/Breeana Harris)

    Gathright Dam Pulse Release Announcement

    The pulse release, scheduled for June 17, 2026, from the Gathright Dam and Lake Moomaw Project has been canceled. The next pulse release is scheduled for July 15, 2026.
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    Army Corps Groundbreaking Kicks Off Campus Modernization Program at U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Long Island

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, and Leaders from the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy on Long Island, held a groundbreaking ceremony kicking off over $2 Billion in renovations of campus facilities over the next 10+ years.
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    Family Visit Rekindles Legacy of ‘60s Army Corps’ Operations Chief Jacob S. Gelberman

    Some people leave a mark that endures. Such is the case of Jacob S. Gelberman (1909-1973) former Operations Division Chief for the New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the 1960s whose outstanding contributions led to naming a District drift-collection vessel after him ⎼ the GELBERMAN.
  • a man in a military uniform stands and speaks in front of a group of seated people, also in uniforms

    U.S. Army engineers train Ukrainian military officers on large-scale construction management

    The process of managing large and complex construction projects is not a task to take lightly. Doing it well requires proper tools and training. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District wrapped up its third project management workshop for Ukrainian military officers from Ukraine’s State Special Transport Service on June 5 in Germany.

  • FNOD Restoration Advisory Board meeting scheduled for June 11

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites community members to the quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting Thursday, June 11, to discuss the ongoing environmental cleanup at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot (FNOD).

  • May

    seven men holding sections of a long red and white ribbon they just cut with pairs of small scissors

    New Deployable Air Base System in Powidz Strengthens U.S.-Poland Partnership

    U.S. and Polish officials gathered in Powidz Air Base on May 27, 2026, to celebrate the completion of the U.S. Air Force’s second-largest War Reserve Materiel site in Europe, a major step forward in military cooperation between the two countries.

  • The Road Builders and America’s Living Memorial

    This Memorial Day carries added meaning. As the nation prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday, we are reminded that remembrance is not only about looking back. It is about honoring sacrifice by building a country worthy of those who gave everything to defend it. For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, that history runs deep.
  • Aerial image of the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project site showing the old and new bridge span.

    Traffic Shift Marks Milestone in Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, and the City of Chesapeake successfully implemented a new traffic pattern at the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement Project site this morning, marking the beginning of Phase 5 of construction.
  • man standing in front of three flags that are propped against a wall

    MSG Carlos Espada completes 60-day SkillBridge internship with the Europe District

    Contrary to popular belief, internships are not just for college students. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District recently hosted Master Sgt. Carlos Espada for a 60-day SkillBridge internship as a Contract Specialist. This is the latest of several SkillBridge interns the district has hosted over the years.
  • a man sitting at a table taking notes

    Europe District hosts Accident Investigation Training

    An accident on a construction site or other workplace can have a significant impact on delivering the mission. That’s why employees from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District and Installation Management Command recently gathered in Wiesbaden for an Accident Investigation course. The three-day training covered standard procedures for investigating, documenting, and reporting safety incidents.
  • Individuals in life jackets carrying trash bags walk along a green grass trail collecting trash. The lake is visible on the horizon.

    Community Unites with USACE Rangers to Pull More Than a Ton of Trash from Raystown Lake

    Raystown Lake, a Baltimore District flood risk management project, hosted its annual Lake Cleanup Day on May 2, 2026, removing more than a ton of trash from the lake and its shoreline.

  • April

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    Army Corps Chief of Engineers Recognizes New York Staff at Milestone Meeting

    Army Corps Chief of Engineers and Commanding General Lt. Gen. William H. Graham, Jr., recently visited Belmar, New Jersey, for a Command Validation Milestone Meeting (CVM) with New York District Leaders and personnel discussing the Sea Bright to Manasquan General Re-Evaluation Report.
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    Work Continues on Army Corps’ Green Brook Project in Central NJ

    The New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) and local municipalities, continues work on the Green Brook Flood Risk Management Project ⎼ a major initiative in central New Jersey designed to reduce flood risk to13 communities by constructing a series of levees, floodwalls, flood gates/closures and pump stations for interior drainage areas along Bound Brook and Green Brook ⎼ each carrying run off from nearby mountainous terrain.

  • March

    four people, each with a pair of scissors, cutting a ribbon held in front of them by two firefighters.

    Strengthening a Key Ally: Reinforcing Emergency Capacity in Latvia

    The completion of renovations to the State Fire and Rescue Service’s 8th Division Regional Administration facility in the Latvian capital of Riga marks the latest milestone in an ongoing transformation of emergency fire and rescue capabilities across the country.
  • Work continues to convert the Westchester County Center into an alternate care facility that will be home to 100 acute-COVID19 patients. Work is expected to be complete on April 19.

    250 Years of Engineering the Nation: New York District Looks Back and Builds Forward

    As the nation prepares to celebrate America’s 250th birthday this summer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is also reflecting on a milestone of its own. The Corps was founded on June 16, 1775, just two days after the Army itself, making it one of the nation’s oldest public institutions and one that has been tied to America’s growth, defense, and infrastructure from the very beginning.

  • USACE seeks public comments on potential future changes to nationwide permits

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced on March 16 that it is seeking input from all interested parties on ways to increase the efficiency of the nationwide permit program.
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    A collaboration that runs deep

    New York City, the cultural and economic power we know today grew from the waterways that run

  • Public invited to virtual meeting on Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot cleanup

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) invites community members to the quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting Thursday, March 5, to discuss the ongoing environmental cleanup at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot (FNOD).

  • February

    Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program

    Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority water resources projects that will provide the greatest benefits to the nation, shorten permitting timelines, and reduce or eliminate extraneous regulations and paperwork that slow USACE’s delivery of Civil Works projects and programs.
  • Representatives from ERDC’s Environmental Lab traveled to USAG Bavaria-Garmisch in Germany to conduct water assessments focusing on improving water quality and resilience.

    ERDC researchers conduct water assessment at USAG Bavaria-Garmisch in Germany

    Ensuring safe, reliable drinking water is critical to protecting Soldier health and maintaining mission readiness at U.S. military facilities worldwide. To support that objective, three researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory (EL) recently traveled to a U.S. military base in Germany to evaluate water quality, resilience and treatment needs.