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Corps of Engineers pays tribute to veterans, wounded warriors with day of fishing
CALIFORNIA — A veteran and a local volunteer showoff their catch during the "Take a Warrior Fishing" event at Eastman Lake, Calif., May 12, 2012. The event was the first of its kind for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.
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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced it will begin accepting the America the Beautiful Federal Recreation Pass Program’s new Interagency Annual Pass for Military (Military Pass) at its more than 2,500 USACE-managed recreation areas nationwide.
USACE will honor new America the Beautiful Federal Recreation Annual Pass for Military
WASHINGTON – USACE announced it will begin accepting the America the Beautiful Federal Recreation Pass Program’s new Interagency Annual Pass for Military (Military Pass) at its more than 2,500 USACE-managed recreation areas nationwide.
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WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with other federal agencies announced today the release of the updated National Wetland Plant List. This national list of wetland plants by species and their wetland ratings provides general botanical information about wetland plants and is used extensively by federal and state agencies, the scientific and academic communities, and the private sector in wetland delineations and the planning and monitoring of wetland mitigation and restoration sites.
Updated 2012 National Wetland Plant List is available
WASHINGTON - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in partnership with other federal agencies announced today the release of the updated National Wetland Plant List. This national list of wetland plants by species and their wetland ratings provides general botanical information about wetland plants and is used extensively by federal and state agencies, the scientific and academic communities, and the private sector in wetland delineations and the planning and monitoring of wetland mitigation and restoration sites.
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Corps of Engineers pays tribute to veterans, wounded warriors with day of fishing
5/17/2012
More than 20 veterans and their family members, along with more than 30 volunteers, took part in the first "Take a Warrior Fishing" event at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Eastman Lake near Raymond.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers connects kids with Great Outdoors
5/17/2012
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Richard B. Russell Project hosted the 24th Annual Kid's Fishing Derby in Calhoun Falls, South Carolina, May 12, 2012.

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5/17/2012
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District honored the contributions of Asian Pacific Americans with an observance here, May 10, 2012.

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CALIFORNIA — A veteran and a local volunteer showoff their catch during the "Take a Warrior Fishing" event at Eastman Lake, Calif., May 12, 2012. The event was the first of its kind for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.
CALIFORNIA — A veteran and a local volunteer showoff their catch during the "Take a Warrior Fishing" event at Eastman Lake, Calif., May 12, 2012. The event was the first of its kind for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District.
CALHOUN FALLS, S.C — Reuben Overholt of Abbeville, S.C., helps his son, Benjamin, reel in a catfish at the 24th Annual Kid
CALHOUN FALLS, S.C. — Erin Parnell, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers park ranger, gives a water safety presentation at the 24th Annual Kid
CALHOUN FALLS, S.C. — Kansas Belk of Greenwood, S.C., reels in a catfish at the 24th Annual Kid
CALHOUN FALLS, S.C. — Elizabeth Dove of Calhoun Falls, S.C., has some fun after catching a catfish at the 24th Annual Kid
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Eugene Moy from the Chinese Historical Society of Southern California based his presentation on a recently published book, "Portraits of Pride II," which features the personal stories of eight Chinese-American Nobel laureates.
LOS ANGELES, Calif. — Col. Mark Toy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District commander, mentioned he recently lost his grandmother, whose restaurant he remembers playing in as a child. Their hard work ensured a better life for their children, with all three of their sons graduating from college.
KABUL, Afghanistan — Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bob Rucinski is the newly installed senior enlisted military member for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in northern Afghanistan.
KABUL, Afghanistan — Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Bob Rucinski is the newly installed senior enlisted military member for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in northern Afghanistan.

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Image Not FoundMOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILSThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is the largest provider of water-based outdoor recreation in the nation. Its 422 lake and river projects in 43 states provide a diverse range of recreational opportunities.
Image Not FoundMILITARY RECREATION PASSSecretary of the Interior Ken Salazar and Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Jo-Ellen Darcy announcing the new America the Beautiful Federal Recreation Annual Pass.
Image Not FoundVETERANS CURATION PROGRAMUSACE formally reopened its Washington, D.C.-area Veterans Curation Program laboratory at its new location in Alexandria, Va., May 1, 2012.
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