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.

13 Jan 2025

Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Presented the Army Engineer Regiment’s highest award

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bestowed one of its highest awards to the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works in a ceremony held at its headquarters today.

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.

13 Nov 2024

USACE recognizes workforce in National Awards Ceremony

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recognized the accomplishments of many of its outstanding Civilians and Soldiers during a Nov. 13 awards ceremony held at USACE Headquarters in Washington D.C.

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.

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.

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.

7 Apr 2021

My Hurricane Laura Deployment Experience

Working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has given me a lot of opportunities to learn, grow, and challenge myself. Most recently, I was deployed down to Lafayette, Louisiana, along with several other USACE teammates, and we were assigned to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s temporary housing mission.

4 Mar 2021

SAD command sergeant major visits Jacksonville District

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 3, 2021) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' South Atlantic Division senior enlisted adviser Command Sgt. Maj. Chad C. Blansett recently visited the Jacksonville District.

25 Feb 2021

Little Rock District Engineers recognized at 2021 BEYA awards

Little Rock District civil engineers, Elmo Webb and Roderick Gaines both received awards in the Outstanding Achievement in New Technology category at the 2021 Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA).

11 Jan 2021

From the Navy to the Army: Andra Homer serves with pride

Have you ever met someone and just instantly felt like they could be your best friend? Someone who’s

22 Dec 2020

COLA Desk Dudes

The year 2020 will go down in history as one of the most difficult in the history of the United

10 Nov 2020

From self-hate to self-love: An Army veteran’s journey of healing

Whatever else Anthony Johnson could say about his military service, it at least gave him a friend who cared enough to hide Johnson’s pistol away from him at a time when he might have used it to end his own life.

20 May 2020

New Supplemental Program Manager, Programs Management Branch

Simmerman began his career as a Civil Engineer in the Survey Section, where he completed a year and a half “intern” rotational assignment rotating through various Memphis District Offices. Andy has also worked on the Mississippi River Channel Improvement Project and has served over four years as a Project Manager working on projects in Eastern Arkansas, mainly the Grand Prairie Project and White River Comprehensive Study, as well as the St. Johns New Madrid Project.

10 May 2020

Memphis Builders: Behind the Mask III

This next builder of the care facility really stood out to me – and it wasn’t the side by side braids either. It was her presence. Have you ever just met someone who gives off a certain type of aura or energy that makes you feel a little more calm or at ease? This person had it. Here from St. Joseph, Missouri, her name is Jonna Henry, and she works for a subcontractor in Safety. I guess her occupation explains that aura I felt earlier.

22 Apr 2020

TAM team demonstrates BUILDING STRONG throughout COVID-19 pandemic

USACE, including the Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM) has continued their on-going mission while also assisting the nation and numerous federal agencies in this time of crisis, BUILDING STRONG through deeds, not words.

8 Jan 2020

Military families can receive free chiropractic care via Patriot Project

By law, all veterans with service-related disabilities are required to have access to chiropractic care. Stated in Public Law 107-135 legislation, signed by President George W. Bush, chiropractic care became a permanent benefit for recipients of veteran’s health care service.

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.