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  • January

    Brig. Gen. John P. Lloyd, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division commander and division engineer, presents Gary L. Kehoe, a retired NAD chief security officer, with a Certificate of Achievement during an all-hands ceremony at the Fort Hamilton Community Club in Brooklyn, New York. During the event, Kehoe was inducted into the NAD Gallery of Distinguished Civilians after a 26-year federal career, becoming the 26th inductee selected for the honor since the gallery’s inception in the mid-1900s.

    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.

  • June

    Employees stand for group photo in front of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Norfolk District bldg. on June 27, 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.

  • March

    A woman looks straight at the camera.

    Employee Spotlight: Anela Arcari

    This month's feature focuses on North Atlantic Division chief of staff, Anela Arcari.
  • A woman stands in an office setting looking at the viewer.

    Employee Spotlight: Amy Holmes

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

  • January

    Two men in Army uniforms stand on either side of a woman being handed an award.

    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.

  • July

    Col. Estee Pinchasin

    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.

  • May

    Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Milhorn administers the officer commissioning oath to newly promoted Capt. Shirley Albritton at Fort Hamilton.

    Engineer Officer Promoted To Captain

    Capt. Shirley Albritton was promoted from first lieutenant during a ceremony on May 30, 2019 in front of employees of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division at its headquarters at Fort Hamilton, Brooklyn, New York.

  • February

    Fort Hamilton leaders, staff host town hall for base residents

    Fort Hamilton Garrison Commander Col. Andrew S. Zieseniss and the senior U.S. Army officer responsible for Fort Hamilton Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Milhorn held a town hall meeting with base housing residents Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Post Chapel to hear their issues and concerns.
  • Col. Jason E. Kelly

    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.

  • July

    WILLIAM H. GRAHAM, BG, USA

    North Atlantic Division receives new commanding general

    Maj. Gen. Jeffrey L. Milhorn assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ North Atlantic Division from out-going commander Maj. Gen. William H. Graham during a ceremony at Fort Hamilton today.
  • WILLIAM H. GRAHAM, BG, USA

    North Atlantic Division receives new commanding general

    Maj. Gen. Jeffrey L. Milhorn assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ North Atlantic Division from out-going commander Maj. Gen. William H. Graham during a ceremony at Fort Hamilton today.
  • WILLIAM H. GRAHAM, BG, USA

    North Atlantic Division receives new commanding general

    Maj. Gen. Jeffrey L. Milhorn assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ North Atlantic Division from out-going commander Maj. Gen. William H. Graham during a ceremony at Fort Hamilton today.

  • March

    NORFOLK, Va. -- James Baird Quinn became the commander of the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in late 1899. Quinn carried out work recommended by the Endicott Board, which had evaluated coastal defenses, and oversaw improvements to the harbor at Norfolk. (U.S. Army photo)

    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.

  • February

    NORFOLK, Va. -- Thomas Lincoln Casey, Jr. was the seventh officer in charge of what later became the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. During the Spanish-American war, he was tasked with placing mines from the Hampton Roads casemate, Fort Monroe, and ran into problems as "careless" vessel masters broke the mine leads. (U.S. Army photo)

    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

  • August

    William Price Craighill became the fourth officer in charge of what would later become the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers when he took command July 1, 1887. Craighill became the Corps' first Southeast Division Engineer and established the camp for the Yorktown surrender celebration. (U.S. Army photo)

    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.