At A Glance: 2026 Engineering Program Review Event: Army Reserve Engineering Program Review (EPR) Dates: Jan. 13–14, 2026 Location: Louisville, Kentucky Host: USACE Louisville District Focus: MILCON priorities, OMAR requirements, and project execution The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) […]
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At A Glance: Emergency Power Restoration Mission: Temporary Emergency Power Planning and Response Location: Grenada, Mississippi (11 Counties Impacted) Team: USACE Savannah District (SAS PRT) Generators Installed: 29 Outcome: Power restored to water systems, schools, and critical facilities GRENADA, MS
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At A Glance: Powering Through the Freeze Event: January 2026 Winter Storm Total Generation: 20.46 Gigawatt Hours (Jan 24-26) Impact: Powered ~600,000 users daily Top Producer: Denison Dam (5.595 GWh) Role: Peak Power Support for Grid Stability Tulsa, Okla.– When
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At A Glance: Environmental Excellence Recipient: Dr. Cory Koger Role: Senior Chemist & Water Quality Program Manager District: USACE Sacramento District Award: National Environmental Professional of the Year Key Missions: Wildfire Recovery (Maui, CA), Habitat Restoration, Chemical Cleanup SACRAMENTO, CALIFORNIA,
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At A Glance: Excellence in Safety Recipient: Jamie Hagio, Chief of Construction Division District: USACE Far East District (South Korea) Award: USACE FY25 Individual Award for Excellence in Safety Key Stat: 75% reduction in serious mishaps despite doubled workload USAG
At A Glance: National Award Winner Award: 2025 USACE Project Delivery Team of the Year Recipient: Montgomery Lock New River Chamber PDT Location: Monaca, Pennsylvania (Ohio River) Project Scope: New 110′ x 600′ Lock Chamber Impact: Securing navigation for 50+
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At A Glance: 2025 USACE Awards Host: Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr. Civilian of the Year: Jason Krick (Mobile District) PDT of the Year: Montgomery Lock Team (Pittsburgh District) Location: USACE Headquarters, Washington D.C. The U.S. Army Corps
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At A Glance: Fort Peck Valve Rehab Project: Butterfly Valve Rehabilitation (Powerhouse 2) Location: Fort Peck Dam, Montana Cost: $9.1 Million Valve Specs: 216-inch diameter, 135,000 pounds (65 years old) Key Outcome: Extends operational lifespan by 65 years with no
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At A Glance: 2026 Federal Engineer Nominee Nominee: Cory Morgan, P.E. Role: Technical Lead, Inland Navigation Design Center (INDC) Key Projects: Montgomery Lock (PA) & Kentucky Lock (KY) Experience: 24 Years with USACE (Joined May 2002) The U.S. Army Corps
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At A Glance: New Contracting Chief Name: Michelle Mandel New Role: Chief, Contracting Division Effective Date: January 25, 2026 Organization: USACE Alaska District Key Experience: 23 years in contracting; former Military Contracting Branch Chief Michelle Mandel became the chief of
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