At A Glance Hydrographic Vessel Christening: USACE Mobile District officially christened the S/V Joshua Ellsworth on Sept. 8, 2026, at the Irvington Site Office in Alabama. Technical Specifications: Built by Scully’s Custom Aluminum Boats (Morgan City, LA), the 20-foot aluminum
At A Glance 25th Anniversary Commemoration: The National Museum of the United States Army launched “Steel and Stone: Engineering the Response to 9/11” on Aug. 28, 2026, honoring USACE’s mobilization following the September 11 attacks. Interagency History Partnership: USACE Office
At A Glance USACE Nashville District 138th Anniversary: USACE Nashville District celebrated its 138th anniversary, marking its origin under Special Order 191 on August 18, 1888. Navigable Waterway Scope: Responsible for maintaining 1,175 commercially navigable river miles across the Cumberland
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District employees discuss the 40th anniversary of the Barge 45 incident during a video produced in Buffalo, New York, on August 5, 2026. The video reflects on the Buffalo District’s role in the historic
At A Glance Kansas Citys Levees Completion: USACE Kansas City District officially completes the $529 million Kansas Citys Levees mega project under budget and on schedule in September 2026. 17-Mile Infrastructure Scale: Raised approximately 90,000 feet of levees and floodwalls,
At A Glance Restoration Footprint: Engineering 1,715 total acres of tidal wetlands and diverse upland habitats using beneficial reuse material. Dredge Material Source: Repurposing millions of cubic yards of sediment excavated from critical Chesapeake Bay commercial navigation channels. International Accord:
At A Glance The Eruption Legacy: The 1980 north-flank failure buried the North Fork Toutle River valley under 150 feet of debris, creating a permanent sediment management challenge. Erosion Dynamics: Only 20% of the original debris avalanche deposit has eroded
At A Glance: The 1881 Muscle Shoals Payroll Heist The Incident: Armed ambush and daylight robbery of a USACE paymaster delivering canal project funds. The Culprits: The notorious James Gang, featuring outlaw brothers Jesse and Frank James alongside William “Whiskey
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At A Glance: Industrial Safety Helmet Standards The Campaign: Hard Hat Awareness Week focused on head injury diagnostics and site equipment compliance. Technical Mandate: Shift to advanced Type II safety helmets integrating mandatory chin straps and energy-absorbing liners. Safety Authority:
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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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