29 Mar 2024

A little sticker goes a long way: USACE district recognizes communication impacts

A sticker may not seem like the most significant thing to give somebody, but at the Buffalo District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers it’s a sign of major impact. The end of March marked six-months of the district’s Clear Communicator Badge initiative, recognizing great people helping tell the USACE story with a simple, yet coveted sticker.

24 Mar 2023

Strengthening Partnerships Starts from the Inside – People First

WINCHESTER, Va. – Strengthening relationships is as important within an organization as it is with external mission partners. Once a month, Col. William C. Hannan, Jr., the U.S Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division commander, sits down with his workforce for a bit of conversation over a morning cup of coffee. It may seem like a small gesture, but it has a huge impact.

5 Jan 2023

LDP grads on program: Making connections, overcoming obstacles, coming out stronger

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis District invests in employees and develops their leadership skills by utilizing the Leadership Development Program (LDP). LDP graduates are said to benefit from an expanded network of mentors, elevated promotion potential, and a greater understanding of the enterprise and district (to name a few). Having more mentors and a better chance at promotion is nice, but according to the class of 2022, these perks are barely a fraction of what participants can get out of this yearlong program.

15 Apr 2021

First responders coordinate actions in Center Hill Dam tabletop exercise

LANCASTER, Tenn. (April 15, 2019) – First responders participated in an exercise at Center Hill Dam last week to coordinate actions that would be necessary if they had to respond to a scenario where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District could not operate the spillways during a high water event.

17 Jul 2019

14 employees complete Huntsville Center’s 2018-2019 LDP Level II course

Fourteen Huntsville Center employees graduated June 18 from Level II of the Leadership Development Program course.

5 Apr 2019

First responders work through security scenario at J. Percy Priest Dam

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 5, 2019) – First responders worked through a security scenario at J. Percy Priest Dam today to open communication channels and facilitate awareness of possible threats to infrastructure operated and maintained by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District.

29 Mar 2019

Redstone nurse educator talks smart nutrition

A nurse educator from the Redstone Arsenal Center for Comprehensive Wellness hosted a lunchtime talk with Huntsville Center employees here on the topic of nutrition March 29.

8 Mar 2019

Smith announced as new Deputy District Engineer for Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District has announced Mr. Bryan Smith as the new Deputy District Engineer, Chief, Planning, Programs and Project Management. Smith has worked for the Kansas City District for twenty years and has extensive knowledge in military programs, civil works and infrastructure operations and maintenance. As the Kansas City District’s senior civilian, Smith will oversee civil works, military construction and environmental programs for the district.

27 Feb 2019

Fort Hamilton leaders, staff host town hall for base residents

Fort Hamilton Garrison Commander Col. Andrew S. Zieseniss and the senior U.S. Army officer responsible for Fort Hamilton Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Milhorn held a town hall meeting with base housing residents Wednesday, Feb. 26 at the Post Chapel to hear their issues and concerns.

2 Dec 2015

Team prepares for the worst with emergency management training

OLD HICKORY, Tenn. (Dec. 2, 2015) – The Cumberland River Operations Center at OId Hickory Lock and Dam in Hendersonville, Tenn., recently served as a training ground for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District Crisis Action Team.