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Steady Hands Behind Critical Infrastructure: Larbi Kandil Leads Asset Management for Jacksonville District

Civil Works, People, Programs, Projects

At A Glance: Steady Hands Leader: Larbi Kandil, P.E. Dual Role: District Asset Manager & Section Chief Key Responsibilities: Lifecycle costs and repairs for survey boats, locks, dams, and buildings. Team Composition: Maintenance technicians, project managers, engineers, and cybersecurity specialists.

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USACE Wilmington District Contracting Division Named 2025 Army Contracting Team of the Year

Emergency Response, People, Programs

At A Glance: Contracting Excellence Award: 2025 Army Acquisition Executive’s Contracting Team of the Year Impact: $2.7 Billion Hurricane Helene acquisition response Workload: 900% increase in contracting volume Results: 7M+ cubic yards of debris removed; water restored to 300K+ residents

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Employee Spotlight: Heather Anderson – Incoming Chief of Engineering and Construction

Civil Works, People, Programs, Projects

At A Glance: Leadership Spotlight Employee: Heather Anderson New Role: Chief, Engineering and Construction Division District: Rock Island District, USACE Experience: 33+ Years of Service Notable Fact: Transitioned from phlebotomy tech to lead engineer Correction: This article previously listed USACE

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Division Commander’s Visit Highlights People, Partnerships in Mission Delivery

Civil Works, People, Programs, Projects, Safety

At A Glance: Division Commander’s Tour Commander: Col. Daniel J. Herlihy (LRD) Stops: Center Hill Dam & Chickamauga Lock Key Themes: Workforce excellence, regional partnerships, and infrastructure modernization Project Impact: 80% reduction in river transit times; enhanced flood control safety

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Mississippi Valley Division Announces New Chief of Engineering and Construction Division

Civil Works, Emergency Response, Environment, Military Mission, People, Programs, Projects

At A Glance: New MVD E&C Chief Appointee: Jennifer Chambers Role: Chief, Engineering and Construction Division (E&C) Organization: USACE Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) Location: Vicksburg, Mississippi USACE Career: Started in 2000 as a structural design engineer VICKSBURG, Miss. — The

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Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ Initiative for the Army’s Civil Works Program

Civil Works, People, Programs, Projects

At A Glance: Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork (BINP) Announcement: Major reform of the Army Civil Works program Leader: Adam R. Telle, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Goal: Accelerate project delivery, cut red tape, reduce costs Scope: 27

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