At A Glance: Hydropower Modernization National Lead: USACE is the largest hydropower operator in the U.S., powering 10 million homes. Regional Powerhouse: Seattle District manages Chief Joseph Dam, the second-largest hydropower dam in the U.S. Reform Initiative: “Building Infrastructure, Not […]
Building Infrastructure: Inside the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Hydropower Mission Read More »
At A Glance: National Medal of Honor Day Observance: March 25, dedicated to the nation’s highest award for military valor. Engineer Heroes: Recognition of two former Chiefs of Engineers and recipients spanning from the Civil War to the Global War
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At A Glance: A Family Legacy Retiring Professional: Yo Kyong-il, Visual Information Specialist (40+ years of service). Generational Impact: A lineage spanning from a district gardener to a visual historian to a third-generation specialist. Historic Witness: Documented the transition from
At A Glance: Sodus Bay Repairs Project Value: $6.7 million (100% Federally Funded). Infrastructure: 1,653 feet of breakwater being restored to original height. Economic Value: Supports $38M in revenue and $28M in recreational economic output. Timeline: Started in 2025; final
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At A Glance: Innovation Underwater Technology: Commercially available underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) Lead Agency: U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) Primary Benefit: Eliminates the need to shut down shipping traffic or de-water structures Capabilities: 80-foot vertical dives,
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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: Vision Readiness Project: NORA Infrastructure Refresh Lead Agency: Huntsville Center Facility Repair and Renewal (FRR) Output Increase: 400 to 1,500+ pairs of eyeglasses per day Key Upgrades: High-capacity electrical, plumbing, and specialized dust collection Impact: Tripled production
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At A Glance: Award-Winning Leadership Award: Barbara C. Heald Deployed Contracting Professional of the Year Recipient: Edward “Ed” Boddie, Wilmington District Event: Hurricane Helene Disaster Response Impact: Nearly $2.7 billion in emergency contract actions Social Impact: Over $1.6 billion (64.5%)
At A Glance: Disaster Recovery Location: Selma, Alabama Customer: Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Facility Impact: Primary staging site for Transportable Temporary Housing Units (TTHU) Project 1: 12,000-sq-ft warehouse designed for 115 mph winds Project 2: Full administrative building roof
Mobile District Completes Two Major FEMA Recovery Projects in Selma Read More »
At A Glance: Logistics & Craft Employee: Marcellus Cammon, Property Book Officer Service: 23 years U.S. Army (Retired Senior NCO) Location: Far East District (FED), South Korea Passion: Fine woodworking and woodturning Connection: Mirroring the precision of logistics through raw
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