At A Glance: Southwestern Division Water Operations The Asset: A interconnected water infrastructure network spanning rivers, lakes, and ports across the South Central United States. Navigation Front: Over 440 miles of the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System and 1,000+ miles […]
America Runs on Water: Inside the ‘Secret Weapon’ Powering the U.S. Economy Read More »
At A Glance: Arctic Mission Resilience The Tech: Mobile Insulation System for Energy Reduction (MISER). The Problem: Standard refrigeration units (MTRCS) fail at temperatures below -25°F. The Solution: Modular zippered panels and weatherproof layers that two personnel can install in
ERDC Advances Transformational Arctic Sustainment Technology for Warfighters 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
USACE Honors Its Recipients on Medal of Honor Day Read More »
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: Operation Snowbound (1949) Event: The Blizzard of 1948-1949 Affected Area: Nebraska, Wyoming, the Dakotas Task Force: USACE, Fifth Army, 10th Air Force Resources: 6,200 personnel, 1,665 heavy equipment pieces Impact: 115,000 miles of road cleared; 3.5M livestock
Blast from the Past: Omaha District Supports Emergency Response in Blizzard of 1949 Read More »
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
At A Glance: America’s Engineers 2025-2026 Publication: America’s Engineers (Digital Edition) Focus: Readiness, Resilience, Innovation, Global Reach Content: 40+ Stories from across USACE Key Feature: Interactive Digital Reader (Below) From record-breaking recovery missions in Hawaii and California to modernizing power
The 2025-2026 Edition of America’s Engineers is Here Read More »
At A Glance: Nationwide Permit Action Program: USACE Regulatory Program / Nationwide Permits (NWP) Location: National (All USACE Districts) Status: Final Action Announced / Pending Federal Register Pub. Key Outcome: 56 Reissued, 1 New Permit, 1 Discontinued The U.S. Army
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announces Finalization of Nationwide Permits Read More »
The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville (Huntsville Center) is undergoing a restructuring of personnel and programs in support of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) enterprise. The move reflects Headquarters USACE’s deliberate analysis to streamline program execution,
Huntsville Center Restructures to Enhance Mission Support Read More »
Under President Trump’s leadership and consistent with the Unleashing American Energy Executive Order, the Army and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have updated the Corps’ implementing procedures for the National Environmental Policy Act. These reforms align with the changes Congress made
