Fifty years to the day after President Gerald Ford stood on its crest to dedicate it as an “engineering marvel,” Libby Dam once again took center stage, drawing hundreds of community members to mark its 50th commemoration. The event, held […]
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For two decades, Iraqi-born Mohannad Ali stood shoulder to shoulder with U.S. military forces in Iraq, Syria, Qatar, and Saudi Arabia as a contractor linguist, security specialist, and, at times, the last line of defense. On Aug. 26, he was
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recognize National Hydropower Day Aug. 24. For more than 140 years, the USACE Hydropower Program has been providing the nation with resilient and reliable clean energy. USACE is among the nation’s top 10
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Nearly two decades ago, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) arrived in Afghanistan with a mission rooted in tragedy, forged in urgency, and driven by hope. In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, American forces entered
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This year marks a monumental anniversary for America: 250 years of unwavering dedication by the U.S. Army along with its indispensable branch, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Together, these two venerable institutions have played pivotal roles not only
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Legacy is not about what is built. It is about what endures. For 250 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has shaped the nation’s strength through engineering. Every district, division, and mission contributes to that legacy, supporting the U.S.
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In 1962, President John F. Kennedy tasked scientists and engineers with exploring innovative methods to construct an additional canal across Central America. Among the intriguing options considered was nuclear excavation — a radical yet promising concept spearheaded by Operation Plowshare,
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The steady flow of the Cumberland River is intertwined with the story of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. As the Army and USACE mark a quarter-millennium of service this month, it’s fitting to highlight the Nashville District’s enduring legacy
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The 1970s brought a seismic shift to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Far East. On May 15, 1972, after nearly three decades of U.S. administration, Okinawa was officially returned to Japan. The return wasn’t just political; it
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Louie and Rick Torres’s roots run deep in southern Colorado along the Purgatoire River and are intertwined with the history of Trinidad Dam. At the turn of the century, Jose Luis Torres, moved from Taos, N.M., to Torres, Colo., 35
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