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  • July

    KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — (From left) Col. Vincent Quarles, incoming commander U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan District - South, Maj. Gen. Michael Eyre, USACE Transatlantic Division commanding general, Air Force Col. Benjamin Wham, outgoing AED-South commander and Command Sgt. Maj. Lorne Quebodeaux, district command sergeant major, render honors during change-of-command ceremonies here, July 12, 2012.

    USACE Afghanistan Engineer District-South welcomes new commander

    The U.S Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-South bid farewell to its commander of the past year, Air Force Col. Ben Wham, and welcomed its new commander, Army Col. Vincent Quarles, at a change of command here July 12, 2012.
  • LANCASTER, Tenn. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District and Bauer Foundation Corporation management and personnel pose for photos on a specialty drill rig July 11, 2012 during a "First Bite" ceremony to begin constructing a subsurface concrete wall as a barrier for potentially harmful seepage water moving beneath the earthen dam.

    Construction begins with 'first bite' on foundation barrier wall at Center Hill Dam

    The "first bite" of a $106 million drilling project to stabilize the earthen portion of the Center Hill Dam with a barrier wall was taken July 11, 2012 by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District and its contractor, Bauer Foundation Corporation, as the auger of a giant drill rig turned up the first dirt to the cheers of spectators.

  • USACE Vicksburg District is Vital to the Economy of Small Ports

    The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers' Vicksburg District encompasses 68,000 square miles across three states and seven major river basins. One of the primary missions of the district is to support navigation across its area of responsibility.

  • Kristine Allaman, USACE Distinguished Civilian Employee

    A gallery honoring the Distinguished Civilian Employees of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stands outside the Executive Suite in Headquarters. Among the dozens of photos, only two were women -- Dixie McCrary placed in 1955 and Winnie Cox in 1957. But on June 14, Kristine Allaman became the newest Distinguished Civilian Employee. She is the first female engineer, and only the third woman to have her photo placed on the wall.
  • NEW YORK — Project Stakeholder from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation watches hummock removal process on Yellow Bar Hassock marsh island.

    Balancing Economic Revitalization & the Environment in one of the World's Most Urbanized Estuaries

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District and its regional partners are actively committed to achieving the vision of a "World Class Harbor Estuary."

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Will Dredge Ports

    Due to low water this year and past flood damages, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Vicksburg District will spend approximately $6.84 million on port dredging in an attempt to keep ports in operation.

  • What is ecosystem restoration?

    Q. What is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Ecosystem Restoration Program?A. The USACE is comprised
  • DENISON, Texas — Tommy Holder (left), and Josh Wingfield, both Park Rangers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District, along with Student Conservation Association intern Matt Mueller pose with a group of children who have learned about water safety at Lake Texoma. The Tulsa District has teamed with Wendy's to "ticket" children "caught" wearing life jackets. Each ticket is good for a free Frosty.

    Conservation program helps Tulsa District spread safety message

    For the summer of 2012, seven Student Conservation Association interns are working in the U.S. Army Corps of EngineersTulsa District.

  • 9th Commando building project nears completion, turnover to Afghan Army

    A large building project managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-South will be crossing the finish line before the end of the summer, according to the two USACE employees overseeing the work.

  • Afghan Air Force accepts more operations, maintenance responsibility

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers turned over operations and maintenance responsibilities for 10 more buildings to Afghanistan's 205th Air Wing on Kandahar Airfield, July 7, 2012.
  • AFGHANISTAN — Water exits the Kajaki Dam power house in early April 2012, in southern Afghanstan.

    Corps of Engineers to improve electrical distribution in Helmand province

    Two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers districts combined their resources to award a critically important project for providing reliable electric power from the Kajaki Dam power house on the Helmand River through the Helmand province in southwestern Afghanistan.
  • KABUL, Afghanistan — Col. Alfred A. Pantano, Jr. (left), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-North commander, takes the guidon from Maj. Gen. Michael Eyre, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division, at a change of command ceremony here, July 8, 2012. Army Col. Alfred A. Pantano, Jr. accepted command from Col. Christopher W. Martin.

    Pantano takes command of Afghanistan Engineer District-North

    Col. Alfred A. Pantano Jr. took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in northern Afghanistan in a ceremony steeped with military tradition at the unit’s headquarters at the Qalaa House compound July 8, 2012.
  • Ft. Dix Solar Power

    Winning the energy savings battle in New Jersey

    Two years ago, the New Jersey Army National Guard asked the Army Corps if it could construct a solar power project so they could save energy and money as they had done for them on previous solar power projects. In May 2011 the Army Corps completed the solar project with the assistance of contractor, P & S Construction of Lowell, Mass. The project consists of a solar photovoltaic power panel array that is mounted on the roof of the Battle Lab’s 128,000 square foot facility. There are three different roof structures ranging in height from 13 feet to 25 feet above the ground.
  • New York District recently finished construction of a second Marsh Island as part of the Comprehensive Restoration Plan

    Marsh restoration has wildlife’s ‘seal’ of approval

    For the past decade, the Army corps in partnership with other agencies has restored 180-acres of marsh in Jamaica Bay, including Elders East and Elders West marsh islands and Gerritsen Creek.
  • West Point Science Center

    Cadets reach for the Stars

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District is constructing a new science center for the cadets at the academy that is maintaining the look of the historic 200-year old campus and taking their science education well into the 21st Century.
  • New York District recently hosted a take your children to work day.

    Inspiring the Next Generation

    Traditionally “Take Your Child to Work Day” is a time for employees to bring their children with them to the office to see what mommy and daddy do all day. Instead of just accompanying their parents to work New York District planned an outstanding day of fun learning activities. District volunteers, representative of various divisions planned a program showcasing the many career fields within USACE.
  • DoD and congressional officials cut the ribbon on a new Warrior in Transition facility at Ft. Drum

    Completion of Warrior in Transit Complex

    Col John R. Boulé II, commander of the Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony for the completion and turnover of the second phase of the Warrior in Transition Unit Complex held at Fort Drum on May 14.
  • The Army Corps of Engineers continues to restore marsh islands in Jamaica Bay as part of its environmental restoration principles

    Balancing Economic Revitalization and a Sustainable Environment in one of the World’s Most Urbanized Estuaries

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District and its regional partners are actively committed to achieving the vision of a “World Class Harbor Estuary." This vision balances the economic revitalization of the Port of New York and New Jersey with ecosystem restoration and critical infrastructure protection.
  • DUCK, North Carolina — Mark Preisser, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Engineer Research and Development Center coastal and hydraulics lab engineering tech, saved three people from drowning in the Atlantic Ocean.

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Engineering Technician saves three lives in Duck, NC

    "The moment I realized those young men were in trouble, my adrenaline kicked in. There was not a question in my mind, or time to think much about what I was about to do," Preisser said. "The look of those boys in panic and their desperate yelling for help stirred me to do what I did."
  • WIESBADEN, Germany — Col. D. Peter Helmlinger (from left), commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District; Col. David Carstens, U.S. Army Garrison Wiesbaden commander; Col. Bruce Crawford, commander of the 5th Signal Command; 5th Signal Command Sgt. Maj. Gerald Tyce; Wolfgang Schnitzer of the Hessen Construction Management Agency; and Bertram Giesinger with the Wolff-Mueller construction firm break ground on the new Information Processing Center on Wiesbaden's Clay Kaserne, June 28, 2012.

    New Information Processing Center to consolidate information assets in Europe

    German and American officials broke ground for the next stage in transformation on Wiesbaden's Clay Kaserne June 28, 2012.
  • WALLISVILLE, Texas — Dennis Lanigan, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District Floating Plant Manager (standing), is one of three instructors in charge of conducting the USACE Safety Office Boat Training Course. Two training sessions were held in June to certify or recertify 34 operators.

    USACE Galveston District boat operators hone their seamanship skills

    To ensure operators incorporate safety while working to provide a safe environment for mariners, they must complete a refresher course designed to hone seamanship skills as part of the USACE Galveston District's renewed commitment to water safety.

  • June

    KAILUA, Hawaii — The Department of Land and Natural Resources and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke ground June 28, 2012 on the Kawainui Marsh Environmental Restoration Project in Kailua, O'ahu. The project will increase populations of endangered waterfowl, create scenic open space, reduce upland runoff to coastal reefs and remove invasive weeds from the marsh. Pictured from left to right breaking ground are William J. Aila, Jr., DLNR chairperson, Staff Member Jennifer Wooten representing Sen. Daniel K. Inouye, Honolulu District Commnder Lt. Col. Douglas B. Guttormsen and Paul Conry, Division of Forestry and Wildlife administrator.

    DLNR, Army Corps of Engineers Break Ground for Kawainui Marsh Environmental Restoration Project

    The Department of Land and Natural Resources (DLNR) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers broke ground for the construction of the Kawainui Marsh Environmental Restoration Project in Kailua, O'ahu, June 28, 2012.
  • PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — Philadelphia Fife & Drum provided music during the U.S. Army Corps of Engineeers' Philadelphia District Change of Command ceremony, June 26, 2012.

    USACE Philadelphia District holds Change of Command Ceremony

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Philadelphia District ushered in new leadership as Lt. Col. John C. Becking assumed command from Lt. Col. Philip M. Secrist III during a June 26, 2012 ceremony in the Wanamaker Building's Crystal Tea Room.
  • TACOMA, Wash. — Joe Tribbey, Quality Assurance Representative (left), Marsha Phillips, Logistics Specialist (middle), and Sgt. First Class Douglas Eshenbaugh, 249th Engineer Battalion "Yard Dog," inventoryi and review generator work order requests with generator support contractor during day one of the Evergreen Earthquake Exercise generator staging area located on Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

    USACE Honolulu District Supports Quake Catastrophe Response Exercise

    Several U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District employees spent time training for emergency management deployments by participating in the Combined Response Mission Exercise Evergreen Quake 2012.
  • BAGRAM AIRFIELD, Afghanistan — U.S. Army Research, Development and Engineering Command Field Assistance in Science and Technology-Center, or RFAST-C, engineers and technicians discuss prototype integration facility capabilities with senior noncommissioned officers from the 18th Engineer Brigade.

    Army civilian engineers team with Soldiers in Afghanistan

    U.S. Army civilian engineers are deploying to Afghanistan along with Soldiers to resolve issues that hinder mission success in theater.
  • LAWTON, Okla. — Rick West, Braden West, and Brad Carter, employees from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District Fort Sill Area Office, participated in the Tour of the Wichitas/Tom Chapman Memorial Ride, June 23, 2012. Chapman was a former Fort Sill Area Office employee who was fatally injured during last year's ride.

    USACE Tulsa District employees ride to remember Chapman

    Four U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District employees took to the road during the Tour of the Wichitas/Tom Chapman Memorial Ride, June 23, 2012, to pay tribute to Tom Chapman, a former employee of the Tulsa District Fort Sill Area Office.
  • AFGHANISTAN — Staff Sgt. Andrew Miltenberger operates a remote-controlled submersible at Dahla Dam. Staff Sgt. Miltenberger is a member of 569th Engineer Dive Detachment, which deployed to Afghanistan to support the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-South, by conducting hydrographical surveys and inspections of underwater structures at Kajaki and Dahla Dams.

    Army divers support South District work at critical Afghan dams

    Six members of a unique Army unit - engineer divers from the 569th Engineer Dive Detachment - recently spent 30 days in southern Afghanistan, conducting underwater surveys to help the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-South prepare for major repair projects at Kajaki and Dahla dams.
  • OAKLAND, Calif. — Allie Pearce gets a hug from her dad, Army Specialist Scott Pearce, before the Oakland Athletics game against the San Francisco Giants at O.co Coliseum here, June 22, 2012.

    USACE reservist gets help from A's in making daughter's 16th birthday sweet

    Allie Pearce celebrated her 16th birthday on June 22 by throwing out the ceremonial first pitch before the Oakland Athletics game against the San Francisco Giants at Oakland Coliseum. Her birthday was made a little less sweet since her father, Army Specialist Scott Pearce, is in Afghanistan for a year-long deployment.
  • HUNTSVILLE, Ala. — Will Irby, Installation Support and Programs Management, provides information to more than 40 visiting U.S. Army Corps of Engineers district civil works program managers regarding various U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville programs. Irby concentrated much of his briefing on the Center's energy programs.

    Interests in Huntsville Center energy programs growing

    Visits from the deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and two senior executive service members provided the Huntsville Center with opportunities to promote its ability to play major roles in the Army's Energy Campaign Plan.
  • Advanced power meters like this one installed at a facility on Redstone Arsenal, Ala. have been monitoring energy use around the U.S. Army for some time. The Army Metering Program recently earned network certification for systems that will allow these meters to report their data across the service's enterprise network.

    Meter systems earn network certification

    The Army Central Metering Program aims to meet requirements of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and Energy Independence and Security Act of 2007 by providing customers with a centralized view of energy and water consumption and energy efficiency and management.