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USACE Louisville District Breaks Ground on Modernized Wright-Patterson AFB Lodging

Military Mission, People, Programs, Projects

At A Glance Project Scope: Groundbreaking on a modernized five-story visiting quarters and four temporary lodging facilities at Wright-Patterson AFB. Strategic Objective: Consolidating scattered lodging operations, reducing legacy maintenance budgets, and removing degraded installation infrastructure. Structural Engineering: Five-story quarters feature […]

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Modernizing the Mission: New Hygiene Facility at Fort Knox Supports Army Readiness

Military Mission, Projects

At A Glance: Fort Knox Hygiene Facility Location: Logistical Support Area (LSA) Baker, Fort Knox, Ky. Project Size: 5,000-square-foot toilet and shower facility Capacity: 36 shower stalls, 44 toilet stalls, 34 sinks Infrastructure: 1.25 miles of new water, sewer, and

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New Fort Campbell Child Development Center Modernizes Care for Army Families

Military Mission, Programs, Projects

At A Glance: Fort Campbell CDC Renovation Facility: Child Development Center 3071 Location: Fort Campbell, Kentucky Cost: $13.6 Million Key Upgrades: HVAC, Fire Safety, Force Protection, Interior Layout Completion: December 16, 2025 FORT CAMPBELL, Ky. – The U.S. Army Corps

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Louisville District Modernizes Historic ‘Brick Quarters’ at Wright-Patterson AFB

Military Mission, Projects

At A Glance: WPAFB Historic Renovation Project: “Brick Quarters” Historic District Modernization Location: Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, Ohio Cost: $70.7 Million Scope: 29 Tudor Revival homes (Built 1930s) Completion: Phase 1 (May 2025) – Final Phase (2027) Key Challenge: Retrofitting

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USACE Microgrid Helps Ensures Fort Campbell Readiness

Military Mission, Projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is completing construction of a new microgrid at Fort Campbell, strengthening the installation’s ability to operate independently in the event of a commercial power outage. The project is part of the Army’s

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Field Office Commander Provides Look at Past Six Months of LA Wildfire Debris Removal Effort

Emergency Response, Environment, Projects

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recovery Field Office Commander Col. Eric Swenson provides a look at the past six months of collaboration and debris removal effort in the Eaton and Palisades fire impact area.

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Completes Wildfire Debris Removal on Final Parcel Along Pacific Coast Highway

Emergency Response, Environment, Projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with FEMA, California Office of Emergency Services, Los Angeles County and other local agencies, has completed debris removal on the final FEMA-assigned parcel along the iconic Pacific Coast Highway, as part of

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USACE Continues Rolling Out Temporary Power Generators in Western North Carolina

Emergency Response

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Temporary Emergency Power team, consisting of soldiers with the 249th Engineer Battalion – Prime Power, USACE personnel from Honolulu District, Walla Walla District, Pittsburgh District, Portland District, Galveston District, Northwestern Division and private contractors,

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Louisville District Deploys Debris Team in Support of Hurricane Helene Recovery

Emergency Response

Subject matter experts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville district are deploying to areas in North Carolina and Florida that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued mission assignments to USACE to provide

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USACE Completes Van Voorhis Elementary Ahead of Schedule

Military Mission, Projects

Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District, Department of Defense Education Activity, Fort Knox students and teachers participated in a ribbon cutting ceremony for Van Voorhis Elementary School, Aug. 13, 2024, at Fort Knox, Kentucky. The new

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