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The derrick boat Elizabeth has been a mainstay for the Norfolk District’s operation branch since the 1960’s. It’s mission, to be a stable platform for heavy lift operations in the federal navigation channels throughout the Norfolk District’s area of responsibility. The vessel has served that purpose for longer than expected. The Elizabeth is getting new life put into it as it goes through its potentially final trip to the yard for a $750,000 maintenance visit.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District urge caution when recreating on or near water this winter. No matter the season, water safety is a year-round concern. We want to remind you that safety is for all seasons.

Lt. Gen. Todd Semonite, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Commanding General and 54th U.S. Army Chief of Engineers, discusses flood mitigation efforts underway on U.S. Route 501, near Conway, S.C., following Hurricane Florence, Sept. 23, 2018. He is joined by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, Commander, Lt. Col. Jeffrey Palazzini, Army National Guard 178th Combat Engineers Battalion Commander Lt. Col. Marty Hanks, and 1782nd Engineer Support Company Commander Capt. Timothy Quinn. RELATED NEWS STORY: Army Corps of Engineers joins forces with National Guard in response to Hurricane Florence By Edward N. Johnson, USACE, Tulsa District, Public Affairs CONWAY, S.C. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers logistics and technical advisors join forces with South Carolina National Guard engineering battalions as part of Hurricane Florence response and recovery operations in Horry County, S.C. “I just want to say what an honor it is for the Corps of Engineers to support our FEMA, local, and state partners in this post-storm period,” said the USACE South Atlantic Division Commander, Brig. Gen. Diana M. Holland. “One of the ways we’re helping here is with flood mitigation efforts along U.S. Highway 501.” Philip Bethea, a construction engineer with the South Carolina Department of Transportation underscored the importance of keeping the 501 corridor open as long as possible. “At this point our goal is to keep at least one lane open in each direction of the highway to ensure local residents have access to medical services, food and supplies,” said Bethea. “Fortunately the Army Corps and National Guard are helping make that happen.” Lt. Col. William A. Matheny, commander, 122 Engineering Battalion, is the South Carolina National Guard’s senior engineer on the ground and at the center of efforts to mitigate the risk of flooding in the area. “This actually isn’t the first time I’ve had the privilege of serving with Brig. Gen. Holland,” said Matheny. “She was my commander during a 2013 deployment to Afghanistan and we really appreciate the resources she and her personnel are able to provide in support of our operations here on the ground in South Carolina.” With that in mind, USACE personnel are working around the clock to support the effort. According to Tommy Fennel, USACE’s on-site liaison officer assigned to the Horry County Emergency Operations Center, there are USACE personnel from across the country integrated into state and local efforts to provide logistics and technical advice regarding Hurricane Florence flood response efforts. “So far we’ve supplied more than 22,000 linear feet of wire mesh barrier material and 125,000 sandbags to this site alone,” said Fennel. “These mission critical supplies are being deployed at the direction of the South Carolina Department of Transportation to help protect areas impacted by flooding.” VIDEO NEWSCAST FILMED, EDITED AND PRODUCED BY: Edward N Johnson U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Tulsa District

Dr. David Pittman, Director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), recently spoke with Dr. Gabrielle David, a research physical scientist at the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, NH, about the impact of her work for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Regulatory Program. Harness the Power of ERDC at ERDCINFO@USACE.ARMY.MIL

Knowledge and understanding of the battlespace environment is critical to military strategy and decision-making. The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), is helping to further that knowledge through work being done at its Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, NH. On a recent visit to CRREL, ERDC Director Dr. David Pittman spoke to Research Ecologist Simone Whitecloud about her contributions in this area. Harness the Power of ERDC at ERDCINFO@USACE.ARMY.MIL

Dr. David Pittman, Director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), spent a few minutes with Robert Jones, a soil microbiologist at the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, NH, to learn more about what’s being discovered from soil, and its potential impact on military missions. Harness the Power of ERDC at ERDCINFO@USACE.ARMY.MIL

Dr. David Pittman, Director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center, caught up with Dr. Emily Asenath-Smith, a research materials engineer from the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) in Hanover, NH. Dr. Asenath-Smith shared more about the important research she’s doing on ice and its impact on civilian infrastructure and military operations. Harness the Power of ERDC at ERDCINFO@USACE.ARMY.MIL

As FEMA's Engineers during a disaster – and America's engineers since 1775 – the Corps of Engineers responded after Hurricane Michael struck the Florida panhandle. More than 400 USACE personnel volunteered to assist residents during the recovery process to include assessments on critical public facilities, debris removal and route clearance, temporary emergency power, temporary roofing and technical monitoring for FEMA's temporary housing mission.

Researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) are developing a way to optimize energy efficiency at McMurdo Station, Antarctica through an innovative application of existing technology. Harness the Power of ERDC at ERDCINFO@USACE.ARMY.MIL.