24 Jan 2014

Norfolk District shines for Elizabeth River restoration

A 623-square-foot sanctuary oyster reef in the Elizabeth River captured recognition for the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ environmental work yesterday.

10 Jan 2014

Army Corps Battalion: Life Support for VA Hospital

This fall the 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) played a key role in upgrading the electrical distribution system at the James J. Peters VA Medical Center in the Bronx, with minimal impact to patients and significant savings.

26 Dec 2013

USACE teaches ‘common understanding’ in Risk Communication Course

More than 20 project and program managers from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District learned about public involvement and strategies for overcoming such challenges during a four-day Risk Communication Course.

12 Dec 2013

Comprehensive Study advances into second of three phases

The congressional response to Hurricane Sandy included legislation for a comprehensive study to identify regional, systemic vulnerability of populations at risk along the north Atlantic coast; that study is now transitioning into Phase 2.

6 Nov 2013

US, Romania begin work on missile defense complex

Top U.S., Romanian and NATO officials broke ground Monday on a new ballistic missile defense facility being built to boost regional stability and strengthen the alliance’s collective security stance.

30 Oct 2013

Temporary Flame transferred to permanent Eternal Flame at President John F. Kennedy's gravesite

The temporary flame that has been operating at the gravesite of President John F. Kennedy and his family since this spring was transferred to the permanent Eternal Flame in a ceremony on Oct. 29, 2013.

21 Oct 2013

New Hoffler Creek resident enhances neighborhood’s quality-of-life

A new home took shape on the muddy banks of Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve as the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began developing this prime real estate for occupancy by some of Chesapeake Bay’s famous inhabitants: the eastern oyster.

11 Oct 2013

Going big: district tackles oysters, Lynnhaven

Contractors for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are moving mountains of fossil oyster shell from Craney Island in Portsmouth, Va., to build 16 acres of sanctuary reefs in Elizabeth River and some of its tributaries.

10 Oct 2013

US, Ghana combat malnutrition with new center

The U.S. and Ghana are teaming up to ease hunger in the West Africa nation.

8 Oct 2013

Europe District Forward Engineer Support Team deploys to Jordan

After a swift training stint and buildup this summer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District’s Forward Engineer Support Team-Advanced is on the move again.

8 Oct 2013

USACE delivers new Outdoor Recreation Complex in Grafenwoehr

Sunshine, blue skies and a splendid fall afternoon set up an idyllic backdrop for the grand opening of Family and Morale, Welfare and Recreation’s Outdoor Recreation Complex at Grafenwoehr Training Area.

27 Sep 2013

Army Corps Offers Update on the Arthur Kill Channel Deepening

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with The Port Authority of New York and New Jersey are improving the main shipping channels in the Port by deepening them to a depth of 50 feet, allowing more efficient access to the world’s largest oceangoing ships.

18 Sep 2013

International visitors tour Poplar Island, explore environmental protection methods

The Baltimore District and Maryland Port Administration hosted a delegation of 22 environmentalists, government officials and scholars from 20 different countries for a tour of the Paul S. Sarbanes Ecosystem Restoration project at Poplar Island.

12 Sep 2013

Board on Coastal Engineering Research Discuss Hurricane Storm Response, Recovery and Resilience at New Jersey Venue

Long Branch, New Jersey served as the site for the 90th Coastal Engineering Research Board (CERB) that met during the first week of September.

28 Aug 2013

Army Corps Completes Bedrock Removal in the Kill Van Kull Channel

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey has been deepening 38 miles of federal navigation channels in the New York Harbor to a depth of 50 feet.

23 Aug 2013

Officials eye 2014 opening of U.S. schools in Belgium

Department of Defense Dependents Schools-Europe is inching closer to unveiling brand new elementary, middle and high schools here.

21 Aug 2013

Top Army Civil Works Leaders Visit New York City Coastal Projects

Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers made a visit to New York City August 19-21, 2013.

14 Aug 2013

USACE Chief touts STEM outreach

Commanding General and Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Thomas Bostick visited the Baltimore District Tuesday as part of the STEM Campaign Kickoff, and spoke to nearly 100 employees about how the Corps can encourage students to pursue STEM fields.

17 Jul 2013

Two Baltimore District teams recognized for excellence in sustainability

Two Baltimore District Planning teams were recognized at the 2013 USACE Sustainability Awards for their excellence in sustainability, design and construction achievement, with one team winning the Green Innovation Award and the other winning the Green Dream Team Award.

11 Jul 2013

District employee shares ‘passion’ for fishing

With summer’s arrival and a pair of major European competitions on the horizon, Brad Smudzinski wants to get more people hooked on fishing, even while chasing his own dreams in the sport.