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Lt. Col. Guillermo Guandique, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander (Right), presents 2025 Star of Life Awards March 5, 2026, from the USACE Great Lakes and Ohio River Division commander to Case Eaton (Left), Alex Hays (Second from Left), and Kevin Reuter during a ceremony at the district headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. The awards recognize this team’s combined efforts to rescue a distressed kayaker above Barkley Dam June 17, 2025, on the Cumberland River in Kuttawa, Kentucky. Chris Meeks was also recognized but not present at the ceremony. (USACE Photo by Summer Thatcher)
Nashville District employees receive Star of Life Awards
Mar. 06, 2026 | 
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 6, 2026) – In a ceremony marked by gratitude and somber reflection, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander...
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Lt. Col. Matthew Westcott, deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, observes high school students as they test their boat designs during the first “Surprise Problem” challenge at the 24th Annual Engineering Career Day Feb. 27, 2026, in Jacksonville, Florida. Using only provided materials, teams constructed small boats and added coins to test floatability and stability before the next phase of the challenge focused on mobility. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Aaron Church)
Future Engineers in Action: Northeast Florida students tackle real-world challenges at the 24th Annual Engineering Career Day
Mar. 05, 2026 | 
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Nearly 100 students from Northeast Florida schools tackled real-world engineering challenges while learning from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers...
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Larbi Kandil, chief of Asset Management for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District, leads the district’s Asset Management program, overseeing the sustainment, modernization and operational readiness of facilities and infrastructure that support mission execution across the region. In his role, Kandil coordinates planning, resource prioritization and long-term facility strategy to ensure projects are delivered efficiently and aligned with Corps standards. Recognized for his steady leadership, technical expertise and commitment to developing his workforce, Kandil has built a reputation for advocating for his team and fostering a collaborative environment that strengthens both people and mission performance. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Visual Information Specialist Ty Erickson)
Steady Hands Behind Critical Infrastructure: Larbi Kandil Leads Asset Management for Jacksonville District
Mar. 03, 2026 | 
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., (Mar. 3, 2026) Behind every functioning lock, dam, facility, and survey vessel in the Jacksonville District is a complex system of...
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Lt. Col. Guillermo Guandique (Left), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District commander, leads a ceremony to recognize the newest licensed professionals Feb. 25, 2026, as part of National Engineers Week festivities at the district headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)
Newest licensed professionals celebrated for National Engineers Week
Feb. 26, 2026 | 
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 26, 2025) – As part of National Engineers Week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recognized its newest licensed...
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