Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News

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.

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.

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.

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.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kicks Off Year Long Celebration of 250 Years of Service to the Nation

Patrick Bloodgood — Wed, 22 Jan 2025 17:48:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is highlighting it 250 years of service to the nation by celebrating its birthday throughout 2025. USACE was established on June 16, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the first Chief Engineer to oversee the construction of fortifications and other military infrastructure.

U.S. Army Engineers gear up for AUSA

Bill Costlow — Fri, 11 Oct 2024 13:14:00 GMT

U.S. Army Engineers are gearing up to showcase their support to the nation and the warfighter during the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting, Oct. 14 to 16, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.

The Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Army Corps of Engineers Participate in a National Level Program Assessment and Strategy Conference

The Department of Veterans Affairs and the US Army Corps of Engineers — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 20:01:00 GMT

Senior leaders from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) conducted a three-day strategy conference in Frederick, Maryland at the VA Acquisition Academy earlier in June.

USACE Hosts Vietnamese and World Bank Delegation for a Study Tour on Nature-Based Solutions

Raini Brunson — Fri, 14 Jun 2024 17:00:00 GMT

For over 15 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has actively engaged in initiatives that share best practices in water management, disaster risk mitigation, and sustainable development across the Indo-Pacific region. Collaboration with our international partners and allies not only contributes to community resilience within the region but also fosters peace, stability, cooperation, and development worldwide. Earlier this month, USACE hosted delegates from five Vietnam ministries and eight provinces for a World Bank sponsored study tour focused on nature-based solutions. The delegates visited various Corps of Engineers’ offices and projects to learn about the use of nature-based, sustainable solutions in the management of water resources. The objective of the visit was to support Vietnam’s initiative to implement nature-based solutions in the Vietnam delta.

The Corps Environment - August 2022 issue now available

Pentagon News — Wed, 31 Aug 2022 11:39:00 GMT

The August 2022 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition highlights employing an open and transparent process, in support of Environmental Operating Principle #7, and features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are providing environmental benefits across the globe.

Corps general tours military, DOD, VA projects during weeklong visit to California

Staff Report — Tue, 04 May 2021 02:05:00 GMT

LOS ANGELES – One of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ top generals for military and international operations made his first visit to Southern California during a weeklong tour of some of the agency’s Los Angeles District projects. Maj. Gen. Jeffrey Milhorn, the Corps’ deputy commanding general for Military and International Operations, toured several project sites across the desert and the coastline – from the National Training Center at Fort Irwin to Vandenburg Air Force Base – during his visit to California.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to deliver on F-35 program in Israel

Chris Gardner — Mon, 03 May 2021 14:12:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District has delivered an additional secure home for part of the Israeli Air Force’s fleet of F-35 fighter jets, with a small ceremony marking the completion of another Hardened Hangar project on site earlier this year in March.

Army Corps Restores National Historic Landmark at West Point, New York

James D'Ambrosio — Thu, 29 Apr 2021 13:52:00 GMT

The New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently completed $5.2 million in renovations to Warner House ─ an iconic home on a small island in the Hudson River north of New York City with strong ties to the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, a well-known engineering school, and the American Revolutionary War (1775-83).

New Golf Clubhouse at U.S. Military Academy is a Community Partnership

Pentagon News — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 20:50:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is building a new $16 million,14,000 sq. ft. Golf Course Clubhouse at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York.

Far East District Breaks Ground on new Osan chapel

Sameria Zavala — Mon, 19 Apr 2021 00:08:00 GMT

Osan Air Base, Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) participated in a ground-breaking ceremony at Osan Air Base, Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, Apr. 13.

Ammunition Supply Point expansion opens on Fort Carson

Kimberly Lopes — Tue, 30 Mar 2021 21:17:00 GMT

The Fort Carson Army Field Support Battalion hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of new facilities at the Ammunition Supply Point on Fort Carson, Colorado, on March 19.

Graf to the Future: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers working with USAG Bavaria to modernize facilities for troops at Grafenwoehr

Chris Gardner — Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:47:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District is working with U.S. Army Europe and Africa, the 7th Army Training Command, the garrison, the German government, and other partners to deliver new facilities for brigades training in Grafenwoehr, who are often en route to deployments.

Virtual Collaboration Allows Critical Project to Stay on Track

Joe Macri — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 11:45:00 GMT

A current project in Iraq, to bring Imam Ali Air Base up to operational capability, involves extensive refurbishment and renovation to the Air Traffic Control Tower (ATCT) building, includes new ATCT equipment, supporting airfield electrical power and communications infrastructure, backup power improvement, installation of new ILS/DME and TACAN systems; and a potential renovation of the existing airfield lighting system. Accomplishing this involves extensive coordination among the Iraqi Air Force, the Aerospace Management Systems Division, Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC/HBA) at Hanscom Air Force Base, TAM and Memphis Districts, all while respecting the COIVD restrictions in place.

AFRL and USACE hold groundbreaking ceremony at KAFB

Ronnie Schelby — Thu, 18 Mar 2021 23:03:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Albuquerque District, and the Air Force Research Laboratory held a groundbreaking ceremony to mark the beginning of construction for the Skywave Laboratory, March 16, 2021, at Kirtland Air Force Base.

Army Corps Improvements at U.S. Army Installation Focus on Soldier’s Safety

Pentagon News — Tue, 16 Mar 2021 15:52:00 GMT

The New York District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is making $41 million in improvements at Picatinny Arsenal in northern New Jersey ─ a U.S. Army installation providing products and services to all branches of the U.S. Military.

Army Corps Military Programs Director Reviews Construction at USMA West Point, NY

James D'Ambrosio, Public Affairs Specialist — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 20:37:00 GMT

Dr. Christine Altendorf, the newly-appointed Director of Military Programs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, completed a full day of site inspections at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, learning more about the New York District’s expansive military construction mission there.