Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News

Power restored: USACE transitions from emergency efforts

Matt Roe and Patrick Bloodgood — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 18:45:00 GMT

Following a challenging deployment in response to the January 2026 winter storm, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Savannah District Temporary Emergency Power Planning and Response Team (SAS PRT) has concluded its successful mission in Mississippi.

Annual FUSRAP report available online

Pentagon News — Mon, 09 Feb 2026 15:58:00 GMT

The Formerly Utilized Sites Remedial Action Program (FUSRAP) Annual Report for Fiscal Year 2025 is now available online.

USACE employees rescue Mississippi motorist during winter storm response

Matt Roe — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 14:49:00 GMT

While on one emergency response mission, two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees found themselves in the middle of another.

USACE Nominee for Federal Engineer of the Year, Credits Team for Success

By Patrick Bloodgood — Mon, 02 Feb 2026 16:27:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s (USACE) 2026 nominee for the Federal Engineer of the Year is no stranger to leading a team that is tackling large complex projects. Cory Morgan, a navigation mega project technical lead and registered Professional Engineer at USACE’s Inland Navigation Design Center is guiding the process of two monumental inland navigation projects, the Montgomery Lock New River Chamber Project near Pittsburgh, Penn., and the Kentucky Lock Addition Project in Grand Rivers, Ky.

Individuals, teams recognized in USACE National Awards Ceremony

Patrick Bloodgood — Fri, 30 Jan 2026 17:59:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) took time on January 23 to recognize the achievements of many of its outstanding Civilians and Soldiers during a ceremony held at the USACE Headquarters in Washington D.C.

USACE Repositions Emergency Power Team to support Mississippi After Storm

Christy Kilroy — Wed, 28 Jan 2026 01:19:00 GMT

VICKSBURG, Miss – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is repositioning an Emergency Power Planning and Response Team (PRT) to support the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency (MEMA) in response to recent emergency conditions caused by the January 2026 Winter Storm. "Our communities throughout the country are experiencing major hardship from Winter Storm Fern and many Americans are unfortunately without power. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are supporting each state’s efforts to get all critical infrastructure back online as fast as possible, and the Corps won’t stop working for our communities until the job is complete,” said Adam Telle, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

USACE Black Start Exercise Brings Light to Readiness

Kathryne C. Gest — Thu, 20 Nov 2025 17:43:00 GMT

Increased installation readiness is the goal of the Black Start Exercise Program, a joint U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-led initiative, to test and strengthen mission preparedness and energy resilience of military installations against real-world energy disruptions.

USACE Value Engineering Team Recognized on Global Stage

Patrick Bloodgood — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 17:46:00 GMT

For the first time in its 250-year history, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers earned a Top 20 finish for its innovative approach to project delivery against corporate powerhouses in the prestigious Project Management Institute (PMI), Program Management Office (PMO) Global Awards.

The Corps Environment - Summer 2025 edition now available

Pentagon News — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 14:42:15 GMT

This publication highlights how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is working alongside stakeholders and partners to turn environmental challenges into mission-ready solutions.

USACE contractor Mohannad Ali awarded Defense of Freedom medal

Kate Gest — Thu, 28 Aug 2025 01:19:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division Commander Brig. Gen. John Lloyd presented former USACE contractor Mohannad Ali with the Secretary of Defense Medal for the Defense of Freedom during a ceremony at the USACE San Diego Field Office on Aug 26.

CRU celebrates 25 years of global support

Patrick Bloodgood — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 12:32:00 GMT

For the past 25 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Contingency Response Unit (CRU) has consistently delivered highly skilled personnel in support of military operations, disaster response, and Combatant Command missions across the globe.

Individuals honored for service to the Engineer Regiment at USACE 250th Birthday Gala

Pentagon News — Sat, 09 Aug 2025 03:30:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Army Engineer Association honored two individuals who have made significant contributions to the Engineer Regiment in a ceremony this evening during the 250th Engineer Birthday Gala in Arlington, Virginia.

USACE Marks 250 Years with Pivotal Support to the Army’s Birthday

Maj. Spencer Garrison and Kathryne Gest — Mon, 30 Jun 2025 11:44:00 GMT

As the U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary June 14 with a birthday festival and parade in the nation's capital, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was hard at work behind the scenes and on the logistical front lines. In a powerful intersection of history and engineering excellence, USACE’s contributions helped ensure parade success while also symbolizing its own 250th anniversary of building and defending the nation.

USACE Navigation mission critical to Armed Forces’ strategic readiness

Kathryne Gest — Thu, 29 May 2025 17:44:00 GMT

When the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) needs to move over 1,000 trucks, trailers, and tons of equipment for a large training exercise, they rely on the cost-effectiveness and convenience of the nation’s waterways.

The Corps Environment – Spring 2025 edition now available

Pentagon News — Fri, 23 May 2025 17:08:40 GMT

The Spring 2025 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This publication highlights how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is turning environmental challenges into mission-ready solutions. Content in this issue includes ongoing projects and initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are leveraging environmental stewardship as a force multiplier — enhancing military readiness, strengthening strategic partnerships and supporting community well-being.

USACE Completes Two-Week Regional Power Mission Exercise, Prepares for Upcoming Hurricane Season

Pentagon News — Thu, 22 May 2025 17:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) successfully concluded a two-week Regional Power Mission Exercise on May 16, enhancing its readiness to provide critical temporary emergency power in the wake of a major disaster.

U.S. Engineering Team Assesses Colón, Panama’s Infrastructure Challenges, Strengthening Bilateral Partnership

By Maj. Jason Elmore — Thu, 15 May 2025 12:01:00 GMT

A team from the U.S. Army’s 553rd Forward Engineer Support Team-Advance (FEST-A) drove around important parts of the city of Colón, Panama, surveying the stormwater and wastewater systems on May 13, 2025. The survey was designed to find ways to bolster the ongoing partnership between the United States and Panama while addressing one of Panama’s largest city’s long-standing infrastructure issues.

OPTIC: Transforming Mission Planning with Safety, Efficiency, and Innovation

Aviation Program Office — Tue, 13 May 2025 18:32:00 GMT

The proliferation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in civil works, emergency response, and military applications is the primary driver for development of the Operator’s Tool for Information Collection (OPTIC). Designed to meet operational needs, OPTIC leverages decades of experience to improve mission planning, operational tracking, and data-driven decisions for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).

What is a Sapper? 250 Years of “Badass” Engineers

Pentagon News — Tue, 22 Apr 2025 12:55:00 GMT

In the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the term sapper carries weight. For 250 years, sappers have served as elite combat engineers, supporting frontline infantry in every war throughout American history.

Double Duty: Chris Stewarts’ Service in and out of Uniform

Pentagon News — Tue, 11 Mar 2025 13:33:00 GMT

Chris "CJ" Stewart seamlessly balances his dual roles as a federal civilian logistics management specialist and an Army Reservist. Serving within the Resource Integration Division (RID) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Logistics Activity (ULA), Stewart's civilian duties involve assessing logistics through the Command Logistics Review Program (CLRP). Simultaneously, as a Motor Transport Operator (88M) in the Army Reserves, his military focus is also squarely on logistics. Stewart recently completed a year-long activation based in Poland, where his mission involved deterring, defending against, and potentially defeating adversarial aggression. His logistical support stretched across multiple countries, including Poland, Croatia, Slovenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Germany. During his deployment, Stewart held multiple critical command roles in addition to his regular duties, including SHARP Ambassador Program representative, Suicide Prevention Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Liaison Officer NCOIC, and Unit Movement Officer NCOIC.