8 Jun 2012

Museum and Riverfront Interpretive Center Nearing Completion

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Vicksburg District's construction of the Lower Mississippi River Museum and Riverfront Interpretive Center is nearing completion.

7 Jun 2012

Near-drowning survivors, USACE thank rescuer who pulled victims from sinking boat

“On our mind was, ‘am I gonna drown?’” said Terry. “That’s the question Anthony kept asking, and I said 'no, sombody’ll be here,' and then I’d turn around and I’d holler, 'help, help!' Gosh I didn’t think I’d ever see help.”

7 Jun 2012

USACE forward engineering team supports USAREUR-led exercises

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Forward Engineering Support Team-Advance traveled to Latvia, Estonia and Croatia May 8-19, 2012 to provide technical engineering expertise including route reconnaissance and structural assessments in support of U.S. Army Europe-led Saber Strike and Immediate Response exercises.

6 Jun 2012

Clean the Bay Day:

More than 23 Norfolk District employees and family members participated in Clean the Bay Day June 2, 2012

6 Jun 2012

Clean the Bay Day

PORTSMOUTH, Va.— Armed with disposable gloves, large trash bags and a desire to make a difference,

5 Jun 2012

Army Geospatial Center provides eyes in sky for boots on ground

Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal recently visited the U.S. Army Geospatial Center, to gain situational awareness and ensure the Army is correctly prioritizing, balancing and integrating resources to support the contributions of this mission-critical organization.

5 Jun 2012

USACE District hosts wounded warriors on tour of the San Francisco Bay

Memorial Day may have passed, but U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District Commander Lt. Col. Torrey DiCiro hosted several wounded warriors for some recreational therapy aboard The Dillard, one of the San Francisco District's vessels, May 29.

5 Jun 2012

Corps engineer takes work with him on African vacation

For two weeks in June, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento Distrit teammate will be part of a group of civil engineers and surveyors who will assess Daystar University College's reservoir just outside of Nairobi, Kenya.

5 Jun 2012

Corps Contracting Officials award $200 million in Afghanistan Engineer District-North May Contracts

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contracting officials awarded more than $200 million in construction and service contracts across the 21-province Afghanistan Engineer District-North footprint in May, a total value of $381.89 million investment in security and infrastructure projects over the past three months.

5 Jun 2012

What are the Colorado River Locks?

What are the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District Colorado River Locks?

1 Jun 2012

Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-North completes construction, transfers provincial

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-North's recently completed and transferred its $7.4 million provincial police headquarters project to Afghanistan National Police in Pul-e 'Alam, Logar Province.

1 Jun 2012

Spotlight on USACE Galveston's Mark Garza

Spending time outdoors and learning about nature has always been a hobby for Mark Garza, a biologist in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District's Environmental Section.

1 Jun 2012

New barrier/trap intended to halt spread of sea lamprey

The Trail Creek project is part of a regional sea lamprey control plan implemented by Great Lakes Fishery Commission which includes chemical treatment of the creek since the 1960s.

30 May 2012

US, NATO camp design concepts

More than 50 students from six NATO countries attended a four-day engineering course, the week of May 15 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center, designed to teach the basic development, planning, execution, and closure processes of a base camp downrange.

30 May 2012

Small Business Counseling Opens Doors for Small Business

USACE understands how small businesses play a vital role in rebuilding our nation’s economy and strengthening the industrial base of suppliers ready to respond to our warfighters’ needs.

29 May 2012

Memorial Day: Remembrance and Celebration by America's Volunteers in Afghanistan

Sharing a Memorial Day celebration in a war zone provides a unique meaning to those who serve here.

25 May 2012

Corps of Engineers completes Tolna Coulee construction on Devils Lake

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District completed construction of the Tolna Coulee Control Structure in Tolna, N.D., May 22, 2012.

25 May 2012

Building big for water at Vandenberg

Vandenberg Air Force Base is currently home to the second largest reinforced concrete dome in the world. By summer's end, they may have some bragging rights anyway; a twin is on the way.

24 May 2012

Multi-agency partnership helps preserve critical piece of land for Florida Panthers

Through the collaborative efforts of numerous federal, state and private organizations, the 1,278-acre American Prime property in Glades County, in the single most important area in the state for ensuring the natural recovery of Florida Panthers, was purchased by The Nature Conservancy May 16, 2012.

24 May 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District celebrates Armed Forces Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District returned to the City of Torrance to participate in its 53rd Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration May 19, 2012.

24 May 2012

USACE Afghanistan Engineer District-North Contracting Officials award $43.77 million in April

American and NATO allies continue to train and invest in Afghan National Security Forces, which will take control of any combat next supper, with NATO and U.S. forces transitioning into a support role in summer of 2013.

24 May 2012

Aloha Center receives HFF award

HHF presented U.S. Army Garrison-Hawaii, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District and small business contractor Alutiiq-Mele with the award at the 37th Annual Preservation Honor Awards ceremony, May 11, in Honolulu.

24 May 2012

Crystal, Minn., resident receives national Corps of Engineers award

The. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters recently selected St. Paul District employee Adéle Braun as the recipient of its inaugural 2012 Value Engineering "Rising Star" Award.

23 May 2012

Public invited: FNOD restoration advisory board meets June 7

The quarterly meeting of the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot Restoration Advisory Board is 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. June 7.

23 May 2012

Partnership keeps communication/channel open

Local, state and federal officials met with commercial fishermen here on the small island May 8 to discuss the best way to keep the channel and harbor open and safe for all vessel traffic that uses the waterway.

22 May 2012

USACE Los Angeles District welcomes next Corps commander

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District welcomed Lt. Gen. Thomas Bostick during a site visit, May 18, 2012.

22 May 2012

Pittsburgh District Weld Shop, Structural Design partner for money saving lifting device

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh Engineer Warehouse and Repair Shop (PEWARS) employees recently used a new lifting device to load a temporary dam into a barge for use during the upcoming lock chamber dewatering at Lock 4, Monongahela River.

21 May 2012

Emergency Management Accreditation Program fully accredits Huntington District

HUNTINGTON, W.Va. -- The Huntington District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers achieved full accreditation from the Emergency Management Accreditation Program (EMAP). This makes the Huntington District the first federal agency nationwide to achieve full EMAP accreditation.

17 May 2012

Corps of Engineers pays tribute to veterans, wounded warriors with day of fishing

More than 20 veterans and their family members, along with more than 30 volunteers, took part in the first "Take a Warrior Fishing" event at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Eastman Lake near Raymond.

17 May 2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers connects kids with Great Outdoors

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Richard B. Russell Project hosted the 24th Annual Kid's Fishing Derby in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, May 12, 2012.