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Members of Ukraine’s State Special Transport Service; the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District; Security Assistance Group – Ukraine; and the Rebuilding Ukraine Association pose after wrapping up the third Strategic Program and Project Delivery workshop June 5 at U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria in Grafenwoehr, Germany. The goal of this workshop was to empower Ukraine to be able to better lead aspects of its own recovery by familiarizing SSTS representatives with advanced approaches to implementing large-scale infrastructure projects that will support the recovery and protection of critical infrastructure of Ukraine. U.S. ARMY PHOTO HANNAH MITCHELL

U.S. Army Engineers Train Ukrainian Military Officers on Large-Scale Construction Management

Military Mission, People, Programs, Projects

At A Glance: Strategic Construction Training Partnership The Event: Third specialized project management workshop for Ukrainian military officers, concluding June 5 in Germany. The Partner: Ukraine’s State Special Transport Service (SSTS). Foundational Framework: Established under a Memorandum of Cooperation signed […]

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First ORTC Buildings Rising as USAG Bavaria Breaks Ground

Projects

At A Glance: ORTC Construction Project/Program: Operational Readiness Training Complex (ORTC) Location: Tower Barracks, Grafenwoehr, Germany Cost/Status: Major Construction / Groundbreaking (Dec. 19, 2025) Key Outcome: 40+ new buildings to support 5,000 rotating soldiers TOWER BARRACKS, Germany – With roads

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U.S. Army Gen. Christopher Cavoli, former U.S. European Command & Supreme Allied Commander happily holds up ceremonial scissors after cutting the ribbon on the new warehouse facility at Aviano Air Base in Italy with assembled senior military leaders October 9, 2024. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partnered with Southern European Task Force, Africa, U.S. Army Garrison Italy, the 173rd Airborne Brigade, the U.S. Air Force and others to deliver the $4.5 million warehouse project that will reduce the rapid deployment time for Soldiers by storing pre-positioned equipment and stock at Aviano Air Base. (U.S. Army photo by Rich Puckett)

Europe District Constructs Multiple Projects in Italy to Support Army Readiness

Military Mission, Projects

U.S. Army Garrison Italy in Vicenza has numerous units that rapidly deploy to support allies, reinforce deterrence, and respond to crises anywhere across Europe or Africa and beyond. This ability to rapidly respond throughout Europe and Africa is an essential

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The dredging work provided necessary maintenance for the federal navigation channel, which must be maintained at a depth of 14 feet. Imagery provided by Garrett French.

First Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Project is a Story of Success for the Walla Walla District

Civil Works, Programs, Projects

First Bipartisan Infrastructure Law project is a story of success for the Walla Walla District

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The first of the three new turbines, the fixed blade, was installed in the Ice Harbor powerhouse on June 8, 2018. The first adjustable blade turbine currently being installed. These turbines are the first of their kind, designed by USACE personnel and Voith Hydro. The turbines were designed to improve fish passage. They also include greaseless components and improved seal technology to reduce incidents of oil leaking into the river. On top of being better environmentally, projections indicate the new turbines are 3% to 4% more efficient at generating electricity. (Courtesy image)

From Water to Watts: A History of Ice Harbor Lock and Dam

Civil Works, Environment, History, Programs, Sustainability

Ice Harbor Lock and Dam boasts some of the most cutting-edge hydropower technology in the world. Two advanced technology turbines currently sit in the powerhouse, with a third one on the way. These new turbines were designed to improve fish

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