As the commanding general of the U.S. Army North Atlantic Division, which builds, operates and maintains coastal storm damage risk reduction projects from North Carolina to Maine, Brig. Gen. Kent D. Savre has successfully led the Corps' during the Hurricane Sandy preparation, response, and recovery phases. His partnership efforts, leadership, and communication and team-building skills have positively affected the entire U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Sandy response and recovery efforts.

Roger Perk serves on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers unwatering team in Rock Island, Illinois, and deployed to New York City following Hurricane Sandy to assist in dewatering roughly 475 million gallons of salt water from transit tunnels and critical infrastructure in the New York City metro area.

Col. Paul Owen commands the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District and led the Corps' unwatering efforts following Hurricane Sandy, including dewatering roughly 475 million gallons of salt water from transit tunnels and critical infrastructure in the New York City metro area.

Lt. Col. John Knight took over the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers debris removal effort in New York City from Col. John Pilot and led it successfully until its completion several months later. His efforts to coordinate the logistics, contractual, legal, and communication aspects of the mission led to successful removal of hurricane-generated debris in New York City and Fire Island, NY.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers beach renourishment project in Ocean City, N.J. Dredged Sand is pumped onto the beach and moved into place with heavy equipment.