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  • July

    Gathright Dam at the dam crest overlooking downstream. 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 set for July 19

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., Wednesday, July 19, 2023, beginning at approximately 6 a.m.

  • Col. Alex Young Assumes Command of N.Y. District

    Colonel Alex Young assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, during a formal change of command ceremony on July 14, 2023. Colonel Matthew W. Luzzatto, who has commanded the district since June 2020, relinquished command during the event at New York District’s CavenPoint Marine Terminal Facility in Jersey City, N.J. Colonel Young has served in a variety of military assignments spanning his career of more than 21 years.

  • June

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    Army Corps Construction Projects Bring West Point Into the 21st Century

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has a robust military construction mission at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, providing more modern academic and living space for Cadets. The work maintains the standards of excellence the Academy is known for ─ preparing future leaders for the Nation’s challenges ahead.
  • 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 scheduled for June 21

    The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, will conduct a pulse release at Gathright Dam, near Covington, Va., June 21, 2023, beginning at approximately 6 a.m. Water releases will gradually increase and peak at 3,500 cubic feet per second by 9 a.m. People should be aware of river fluctuations caused by the pulse.
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    NAD celebrates deputy commander at retirement ceremony

    Col. Samuel L. Volkman, deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, was honored at a retirement ceremony held June 14 at Fort Hamilton, New York.
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    Supporting our soldiers, means supporting their children

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District constructed a new Youth Center for the soldiers and their families living in and around the Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst in Wrightstown, New Jersey.
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    Preserving an iconic beach for future generations

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District with partnering agencies has been maintaining the historic Coney Island Beach in Brooklyn, New York for decades and this year the beach turns 100-years old. The agencies are maintaining the beach to provide the community flood risk reduction from storms and sea level rise.
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    Baltimore District team behind the East Campus Building 2 project honored by industry award

    Following the completion of an 846,114 square-foot, seven-story National Security Agency operations facility on Fort Meade, Maryland, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, and its partners were recognized by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) with the Marvin M. Black Partnering Excellence Award.

  • May

    DCV Gelberman Leads the Parade of Ships during Fleet Week 2023

    DCV Gelberman: Leading the Fleet Week NYC Parade in Style

    Fleet Week in New York City is a cherished tradition, a week-long celebration that every year invites a host of US Navy ships, Coast Guard cutters, and Royal Canadian Navy vessels to dock in the metropolis and give the public a glimpse into the world of maritime defense and naval operations. This year, the festivities began with an event as special as it was significant:
  • This graphic shows the traffic plan during construction, once the new span is built and the old span is being demolished.

    USACE, Chesapeake schedule Deep Creek Bridge groundbreaking ceremony

    NORFOLK -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Norfolk District, and the City of Chesapeake, in partnership with the prime contractor, Archer Western LLC, will host a groundbreaking ceremony for the Deep Creek Bridge Replacement project at 9:30 a.m. May 25, at 100 George Washington Highway in Chesapeake, Virginia.
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    New York District Responds to Tornadoes in Southeastern U.S.

    When severe storms with two deadly tornadoes swept through the southeastern U.S. earlier this spring causing widespread destruction, personnel from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District Critical Public Facilities Planning and Response Team ⎼ in conjunction with other Army Corps personnel across the nation ⎼ quickly responded.
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    Attorney’s Pandemic Experience Fuels Creative Health Initiative

    Last fall U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District Commander Col. Matthew Luzzatto launched an employee health and fitness program to promote well-being for nearly 550 staff. Ten activities ─ developed and coordinated by employees ─ include aerobics and strength training, meditation and a running club, among others.
  • Lieutenant Colonel Matthew Pride speaks with members of the press.

    New York District Contributes to New York State Hurricane Evacuation Study

    New York, NY - A comprehensive New York State (NYS) Hurricane Evacuation Study is being conducted by a partnership between the National Hurricane Program, the Army Corps, FEMA, NOAA's National Hurricane Center, and the State of New York. The study aims to provide data, resources, and technical assistance for hurricane evacuation planning and response for state, local, tribal, territorial, and federal government partners.

  • April

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    U.S. and Nigerian officials join to celebrate $38 million in Kainji Air Force Base improvements

    USACE and other partners celebrated the completion of $38 million of improvements to the Nigerian Air Force's Kainji Air Force Base April 27, 2023.
  • Built in 1934, Deep Creek Bridge is a federally owned and operated facility. The bridge passes over the Dismal Swamp Canal where U.S. Route 17 crosses in Chesapeake, Va. (Official U.S. Army Photo by Patrick Bloodgood)

    USACE awards $59.5 million contract to construct new Deep Creek Bridge in Chesapeake

    NORFOLK -- The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, awarded a $59.5 million contract today to Archer Western LLC of Norfolk, Virginia, to replace the Deep Creek Bridge in Chesapeake, Virginia.

  • March

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    Employee Spotlight: Hazel Wong

    Hazel Wong, emergency operations manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division, is the focus of this month's feature.
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    Employee Spotlight: Lydia Williams

    Lydia Williams, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division chief of real estate, is the focus of this month's feature.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Mr. Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works

    Union Beach Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project gets underway

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, in partnership with the New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection (NJDEP) announced the start of construction work for the Union Beach Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project. 
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    Employee Spotlight: Anela Arcari

    This month's feature focuses on North Atlantic Division chief of staff, Anela Arcari.
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    It’s no accident this environmental cleanup project’s a leader in worker safety

    The USACE, New York District and partnering agencies is cleaning up portions of Maywood, New Jersey contaminated by FUSRAP Maywood Superfund Site. The agency is taking steps to make sure their workers are safe doing this and as a result the project has accomplished 1-million-man hours without a lost time accident. The team shares their safety best practices.
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    Employee Spotlight: Amy Holmes

    This month's feature focuses on North Atlantic Division's strategic integrator, Amy Holmes.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Miami-Dade County host a charrette for the re-initiation of Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Study March 1-3. During the charrette, staff from USACE, Miami-Dade County, and the County’s consulting firm Moffatt & Nichol facilitated small working group sessions to discuss, consider and propose multiple lines of defense including natural and nature-based features. Photo by Breeana Harris, USACE Norfolk District.

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Miami-Dade County host 2nd charrette for re-initiation of Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Study

    MIAMI – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District and Miami-Dade County, its non-federal sponsor, hosted a second charrette this week following a virtual public meeting for the re-initiation of the Miami-Dade Back Bay Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study.
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    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leads the way in natural solutions for coastal flooding - New York & New Jersey

    Last spring, Dr. Todd Bridges and his colleagues were visiting a part of the San Luis National

  • February

    Army Corps of Engineers Releases Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 Civil Works Appropriations

    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 2023) Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program Feb. 27. "The FY 2023 Work Plan for Army Civil Works continues the administration’s substantial investments in projects and actions that will strengthen supply chains and the economy by adding capacity at the nation’s waterways and ports, build resilience to the impacts of climate change by reducing flood risks of communities and restoring the aquatic environment, and promote equity in underserved communities consistent with the President’s Justice40 Initiative,” said Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

  • Army Corps of Engineers Releases Work Plan for Fiscal Year 2023 Civil Works Appropriations

    WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2023 (FY 2023) Work Plan for the Army Civil Works program Feb. 27. "The FY 2023 Work Plan for Army Civil Works continues the administration’s substantial investments in projects and actions that will strengthen supply chains and the economy by adding capacity at the nation’s waterways and ports, build resilience to the impacts of climate change by reducing flood risks of communities and restoring the aquatic environment, and promote equity in underserved communities consistent with the President’s Justice40 Initiative,” said Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.
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    Employee Spotlight: Ernest Burford

    NAD team member Ernest Burford is the focus of this employee spotlight.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will hold its 2015 FNOD quarterly restoration advisory board meeting March 25, 6-8 p.m., at the Courtyard Marriott, located at 8060 Harbour View Boulevard, Suffolk, Virginia.

    FNOD Restoration Advisory Board scheduled for March 2

    Community members can learn more about restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot (FNOD) and hear the latest cleanup progress during a quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) meeting scheduled for 6:15 to 8 p.m. March 2.
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    ASA for Civil Works Visits New York District

    The Honorable Michael L. Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army (Civil Works), visited the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), New York District, Feb. 13-14. Connor serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary of the Army on all matters related to the Army’s Civil Works Program. During the visit the Connor was able to meet with district leadership, project managers and tour several ongoing projects that New York District oversees.
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    North Atlantic Division hosts USGS in day of partnership

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division hosted a partnership day with the U.S. Geological Survey Feb. 15, 2023.
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    Engineer Spotlight: Derek Burleigh

    During Engineers Week, this article focuses on Derek Burleigh, acting chief of the construction branch for USACE's Philadelphia District.