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IN THIS ISSUE: 2015 USACE Sustainability Awards; Mississippi River Commission gains fresh perspective during inspection trip; Army Garrison - Japan saves loggerhead turtle hatchlings; Army Reserve equipment storage site using energy-saving zero-discharge wash rack; New England District celebrates successful fish ladders at ecosystem restoration project; Middle school, USACE strengthen winning partnership in Germany; Savannah River islands attract different type of tourist; Hawaii's housing partner achieving energy goals; 'History Girls' complete mission to recognize Native American site; Fort Campbell completes first phase of solar project - largest in Kentucky; and much more.

The first engineer officers of the Army were appointed by George Washington on June 16, 1775, during the American Revolution. On March 16, 1802, the Army established the Corps of Engineers as a separate, permanent branch and gave engineers the responsibility for founding and operating the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Since then, Army Corps of Engineers professionals have responded to changing defense requirements and played an integral part in the development of the country. Today, they continue the tradition of providing vital engineering solutions, in collaboration with their partners, to secure the nation, energize the economy and reduce rick from disaster. This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers video provides a summary of the organization's missions. Produced in September 2015 by Headquarters USACE and Sacramento District.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in collaboration with a federal interagency team announced today the release of a revised handbook that will help agencies coordinate earlier and more effectively during the development of transportation and other infrastructure projects and throughout the permit review process.