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An aerial view of the Palo Seco power plant in San Juan, Puerto Rico. (Photo U.S. Army)

Over a Century of Engineering Excellence: The History of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean

The history of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) represents a cornerstone in the development of our nation, with its impact extending far beyond the mainland United States. Since the early 20th century, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean region […]

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From Antiquated to Advanced: Army Corps Navigates the Future by Modernizing Locks Across Ohio River Basin

By Michel Sauret & Jeremy Croft, Public Affairs Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh & Nashville Districts When people think of the Ohio River, they may think of a single, natural waterway traveling 981 miles from the Point of

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USACE Commander Signs Chief’s Report for Puerto Rico Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Project

Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, signed the Chief’s Report for the Puerto Rico Coastal Storm Risk Management Study, recommending the study’s findings for authorization by Congress. After almost six years of

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USACE Establishes an Enduring District in the Caribbean Region with Headquarters in Puerto Rico

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is ready to write a new chapter in the Caribbean Region with the establishment of a new enduring district under the South Atlantic Division (SAD). Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico (TF VIPR)

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