At A Glance Strategic Leadership Surge: USACE CIO/G-6 appoints six senior technology executives to scale digital modernization, security systems, and infrastructure networks. Cloud & Data Integration: Directing the transition of legacy systems into secure cloud architectures and building the baseline […]
Six Senior IT Leaders Appointed to USACE G-6 Directorate Read More »
At A Glance: Prime Power Infrastructure Deployment Unit: 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power), Bravo Company, 2nd Power Station. Locations: Cannelton Locks and Dam (Ohio River) and Green River Locks and Dams 1 & 2. Tactical Scope: Validated critical electrical switchgear
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At A Glance: Little Rock District Change of Command New Commander: Col. Walter T. Allard. Outgoing Commander: Col. Eric R. Swenson (reassigned to the USACE New York District). Ceremony Location: Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas (May 22, 2026).
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At A Glance: Proposed Water Projects Deauthorization The Directive: Notice published in the Federal Register targeting inactive “ghost projects” for cancellation. The Legal Framework: Mandated by Section 301 of the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2020, amended by WRDA
At A Glance: USACE AI Innovations The Event: Vantage Edge, the Army’s Artificial Intelligence Platform (AIP) Workflows Challenge. The Big Win: The Technical Excellence Award went to the USACE Real Estate team for its Southern Border Mission Intelligence Platform. Time
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At A Glance: HEC-RAS 2025 Release Software: HEC-RAS 2025 (Next-Generation Hydraulic Modeling). Developer: USACE Hydrologic Engineering Center (HEC) in Davis, California. Applications: Nationwide and global flood risk analysis, infrastructure design, and water resources decision-making. Key Upgrades: Enhanced modeling speed, improved
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At A Glance: The CMP Transition System: Construction Management Platform (CMP) powered by Kahua. Replacement: Retiring the long-standing Resident Management System (RMS). Model: A project-based, commercial off-the-shelf (COTS), mobile-enabled cloud platform. Timeline: Phased deployment starting January 2027 across six phases.
A New Era of Partnership: USACE to Launch Construction Management Platform in 2027 Read More »
At A Glance: RRS Self-Verification Module New Capability: Automated self-verification for nationwide permit (NWP) activities. Efficiency: Immediate correspondence provided if an activity qualifies without a pre-construction notification (PCN). User Interface: Stepwise sequential questions guide the user through the verification process.
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At A Glance: 250 Years of History Key Figure: Sylvanus Thayer, “Father of the Military Academy” Milestone: 200 years since the Academy’s consolidation as a premier engineering school (1825) Founding Roots: Authorized by Thomas Jefferson via the Military Peace Establishment
250th Anniversary Commemorative Vignettes: West Point in the Early Republic Read More »
At A Glance: Excellence in Safety Recipient: Jamie Hagio, Chief of Construction Division District: USACE Far East District (South Korea) Award: USACE FY25 Individual Award for Excellence in Safety Key Stat: 75% reduction in serious mishaps despite doubled workload USAG
