Challenging the status quo isn’t easy for everyone. For some, being able to identify areas for improvement and finding solutions comes naturally. For Jason Smith, finding solutions to problems and inefficiencies in the workplace is something he learned early in […]
USACE Security Specialist Develops App for Army Protection Program Read More »
After an extraordinary 48-year career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED), Choe Kwang-kyu, Special Advisor to the Engineering Division Chief, is bidding farewell to federal service. Current and former colleagues celebrated his retirement with
Turning complicated data into an easy-to-use and interpret product can be extremely difficult, especially in an emergency response. That’s where Joseph “GIS Joe” DiRenzo comes in. DiRenzo is a geographer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and is deployed
Mapping the Path to Recovery Read More »
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, completed final inspections of three new hydrographic survey vessels at the Fowl River Marina in Theodore, Alabama, April 8, 2025. Each vessel bears the name of a fallen U.S. Army Soldier from
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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
Lasting Legacy: A Father and Son’s Role in Building, Maintaining Trinidad Dam Read More »
The Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers called in reinforcements to remove an obsolete radio tower near Teterville, Kansas, April 23, 2025. The 82nd Engineer Battalion, 1st Infantry Division out of Fort Riley, Kansas provided explosive enthusiasm and support
In the aftermath of the January wildfires in Southern California, many residents returned to their properties to find little left but ash and debris. Among them was Derek Russell Jr., who had just buried his father — a retired police
USACE Team Helps Wildfire Survivor Reclaim Priceless Keepsake Read More »
Beneath the surface visibility is nearly nonexistent, dark, cold, leaving divers to trust in their crew and training to perform critical work that keeps navigation open – both in the past and today. “Even though we like to fly under
USACE Deep Dive: Uncovering the History and Operations of the Dive Team Read More »
Roger Vogler’s journey with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one defined by dedication, experience, and a commitment to supporting Soldiers. Marking 40 years in federal service in February and celebrating 30 years as a licensed Professional Engineer, Vogler
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District has selected William Bradley as chief of the Engineering and Construction Division. The mission of the Engineering and Construction Division is to be a full-service engineering organization, reliable and responsive to
USACE Vicksburg District Announces New Chief of Engineering and Construction Division Read More »
