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.

27 Jun 2024

Norfolk District invites public to virtual change of command ceremony July 12

NORFOLK, Va. – Col. Sonny B. Avichal will assume command of the Norfolk District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in a change of command ceremony scheduled for 10 a.m. July 12 at the Norfolk Waterside Marriott.

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.

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.

5 Feb 2019

Former Norfolk District commander earns ‘Career Achievement Award’ for STEM leadership

Col. Jason Kelly, now the Transatlantic Afghanistan District commander, has earned the 2019 Career Achievement Black Engineer of the Year Award for his leadership and commitment to advancing career opportunities in science, technology, engineering and math.

9 Mar 2015

Norfolk 135: James B. Quinn

James Baird Quinn; born June 9, 1843; emerged from the U.S. Military Academy as a second lieutenant in 1866, the same year President Andrew Johnson formally declared an end to the U.S. Civil War.

12 Feb 2015

Norfolk 135: Thomas Lincoln Casey, Jr.

The story of Thomas Lincoln Casey, Jr. is difficult to tell.A search for his name in tomes of

20 Aug 2014

Norfolk District 135: William Price Craighill

William Price Craighill was the fourth officer in charge of what would later become the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He became the Corps’ first Southeast Division Engineer, overseeing coastal fortification projects in Hampton Roads.