At A Glance: Arctic Mission Resilience The Tech: Mobile Insulation System for Energy Reduction (MISER). The Problem: Standard refrigeration units (MTRCS) fail at temperatures below -25°F. The Solution: Modular zippered panels and weatherproof layers that two personnel can install in […]
ERDC Advances Transformational Arctic Sustainment Technology for Warfighters Read More »
At A Glance: Agricultural Biosecurity Mission Project: New World Screwworm Sterile Fly Production Facility. Location: Moore Air Base, South Texas. Investment: $610 million project cost. Partnership: Interagency collaboration between USDA and USACE. Capacity: Production of 300 million sterile flies per
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At A Glance: Camp Walker Emergency Services Project: Consolidated Fire and Military Police Station. Budget: $38.5 million, awarded by the ROK Ministry of National Defense (MND DIA). Consolidation: Combines Fire, Military Police, and MEDEVAC services into one facility. Ceremony: “First
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At A Glance: A Legacy of Service Career Length: 46 years (1980–2026) with the Nashville District. Role: Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Program Manager since 2003. Financial Impact: Administered $150M+ annually; secured hundreds of millions for regional projects. Innovation: Transitioned the
From Typewriters to AI, Connie Flatt Marks 46 Years of Service and Innovation Read More »
At A Glance: Typhoon Sinlaku Response The Event: Super Typhoon Sinlaku, the strongest tropical cyclone of 2026. Impact Area: Saipan, Tinian, and Rota (CNMI) and Guam. Power Mission: Three critical generators installed for water facilities within 24 hours of arrival.
USACE Provides Power Generators for Response Efforts From Typhoon Sinlaku Read More »
At A Glance: Dam Safety National Portfolio: USACE manages approx. 740 dams providing flood risk management, navigation, and hydropower. St. Paul District: Manages 32 dams, including 13 navigation locks on the Mississippi River. Monitoring Tools: Uses Automated Data Acquisition Systems
Maintaining the Nation’s Infrastructure Isn’t Sexy, but It’s Necessary for Public Safety Read More »
At A Glance: Operation Chromite The Conflict: The Korean War (June 1950 invasion). The Engineer: LTC Edward Rowny, Corps Engineer in the Far East Command Plans Section. The Strategy: An ambitious amphibious landing behind enemy lines to relieve the Pusan
An Engineer Officer Helped Plan the Inch’on Invasion Read More »
At A Glance: Bridging Exercise Unit: 401st Engineer Company (U.S. Army Reserve). Location: Bardwell Lake, Ennis, Texas (USACE-managed facility). Core Task: Wet-gap-crossing using modular bridge sections and specialized boats. Capability: Assembling rafts in 5-10 minutes to transport Humvees and heavy
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At A Glance: Bridge of the Americas Assessment Incident: Structural review following an April 6, 2026, tanker explosion. Preliminary Finding: No critical findings identified in the immediate fire-affected area. USACE Role: Supporting technical agency providing evidence-based structural analysis. Strategic Value:
USACE Provides Preliminary Technical Assessment of Panama’s Bridge of the Americas Read More »
At A Glance: Latvia Emergency Response Partnership: Collaboration between USACE, U.S. Embassy Riga, EUCOM, and Latvian State Fire and Rescue Service. Scope: 21 facilities renovated nationwide since 2010, including stations, dispatch centers, and training sites. Modernization: Garages updated to fit
Strengthening a Key Ally: Reinforcing Emergency Capacity in Latvia Read More »
