9 Apr 2025

Building a Stronger Corps: Longtime Regional Workforce Development Specialist Reflects on Career of Mentorship

Sandra Duerinck, the North Atlantic Division's regional workforce development specialist, retires after spending the last 16 years of her career with the division.

22 Jan 2025

North Atlantic Division commander honors longtime civilian employees

Two longtime employees of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division were bestowed with one of the division’s highest civilian honors on Jan. 21, during an all-hands event at the Fort Hamilton Community Club in Brooklyn, New York.

17 Dec 2024

Service and faith: The foundation of a 32-year federal career

North Atlantic Division Knowledge Management Program Manager Brian Temple retires this month after a 32-year career in federal service.

20 Sep 2024

A three-decade career of service with the Army Corps of Engineers

After a remarkable 34-year federal career, all of it with the North Atlantic Division, financial management analyst Stacey Brown-Lesley is bidding farewell to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at the end of September.

29 Dec 2023

Operator follows father’s footsteps on board the CATLETT

Born in Cecil County, Maryland, Jacob Tuer was destined for a life on the water. His neighborhood had a slip for his family boat to rest in, and he spent countless hours on jon boats cruising the Elk River with his father.

28 Dec 2023

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District demonstrates excellence in FY24, celebrates record-breaking 2023 achievements

Restoration to the Chesapeake’s ecosystem, flood risk management, dredging and navigation improvement, and water supply to Washington, D.C. and Virginia residents continue at the top of the list as USACE, Baltimore District priorities in fiscal year 2024.

20 Dec 2023

USACE NAD commander promoted to brigadier general

Col. John P. Lloyd, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division commander and division engineer, was promoted to brigadier general during a promotion ceremony at Fort Hamilton, New York, Dec. 20.

8 Nov 2023

John L. Primavera inducted into Senior Executive Service

The 55th Chief of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon hosted a Senior Executive Service induction ceremony for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division Regional Director of Business John L. Primavera at the Fort Hamilton Community Club in Brooklyn, New York, Nov. 7.

14 Jun 2023

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.

31 Mar 2023

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.

15 Mar 2023

Employee Spotlight: Anela Arcari

This month's feature focuses on North Atlantic Division chief of staff, Anela Arcari.

10 Mar 2023

Employee Spotlight: Amy Holmes

This month's feature focuses on North Atlantic Division's strategic integrator, Amy Holmes.

22 Feb 2023

Engineer Spotlight: Derek Burleigh

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

12 Jan 2023

Former NAD regional programs director receives Army’s highest civilian award

On behalf of the Secretary of the Army, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded the Distinguished Civilian Service Award to Karen Baker, former North Atlantic Division regional programs director and member of the Senior Executive Service.

21 Jul 2022

Kathy, Chip Parrill, Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake, to receive 2021 national Enduring Service Volunteer Award

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, Deputy Commander Lt. Col. David Myers will present the Corps Foundation Enduring Service Volunteer Award to Chip Parrill, Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake president, and Kathy Parrill, Friends of Jennings Randolph Lake treasurer, during an award ceremony at Jennings Randolph Lake, July 23, 2022.

24 Mar 2022

Baltimore District security team manages sensitive information, property for key partners in National Capital Region

Denise Hurt works from her office outside of Fort Meade, Maryland, the home base for her security team. The team, part of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Real Property Services Field Office (RSFO), handles high-level, unique security assignments for high-profile Department of Defense (DOD) agencies. In fact, their work is so specialized that RSFO is one of the only full-service project management shops in the federal government able to provide fully cleared personnel at the Top-Secret level and above.

28 Jul 2021

From Junior Engineer In Training to Branch Chief, Cirincione inducted into Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees

Frank Cirincione, who started his career as a Junior Engineer in Training, served USACE and the Baltimore District for more than four decades and was inducted into the Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees during an awards ceremony Jun 25, 2021 at the district headquarters.

28 Jul 2021

From Junior Engineer In Training to Branch Chief, Cirincione inducted into Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees

Frank Cirincione, who started his career as a Junior Engineer in Training, served USACE and the Baltimore District for more than four decades and was inducted into the Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees during an awards ceremony Jun 25, 2021 at the district headquarters.

16 Jul 2021

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District welcomes new commander

Col. Estee S. Pinchasin became the 69th commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Baltimore District, during a change of command ceremony at the Washington Aqueduct in Washington D.C., July 16, 2021. Pinchasin assumed command from Col. John T. Litz, who had served in the role since July 2018.

8 Dec 2014

Q&As with DA Intern Marco Ciarla

How did you start at the Corps?I started at the Corps doing a summer internship in 2008 working for

25 Jun 2013

Corps celebrates America’s Great Outdoors, opens new pathway

RAYSTOWN LAKE, Pa. – A new 2.3 mile pathway around the Seven Points Recreation Area – made 100 percent out of recycled materials - should reduce traffic congestion, increase pedestrian safety, and provide a healthy alternate to driving.