Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News

Graham assumes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Eugene Pawlik — Fri, 13 Sep 2024 23:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON – Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr. today assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and became the Army’s 56th Chief of Engineers during a three-part ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall. Graham assumed command from outgoing USACE commander Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon during the change of command ceremony hosted by Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy A. George.

Spellmon Departs Army, Leaves Lasting Legacy

Patrick Bloodgood — Thu, 12 Sep 2024 17:37:00 GMT

After 38 years of service, the active-duty Army career of Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon comes to a close tomorrow as he retires from military service in a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall.

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.

Jacksonville District hosts media day

Maya Jordan — Tue, 27 Apr 2021 16:11:00 GMT

CLEWISTON, Fla. (April 14, 2021)—The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District hosted it’s first-ever media day by inviting media from across the region to learn about projects, mission, and completion dates for south Florida projects including the rehabilitation of Herbert Hoover Dike and Lake Okeechobee.

USACE Division Deputies visit Memphis for Summit, Engineer Yard tour

Jessica Haas, Public Affairs Specialist — Thu, 25 Mar 2021 19:48:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Division Deputies recently met in Memphis, Tennessee, for a Deputies Summit and tour of the Memphis District area. "The USACE HQ Deputy Summit enables the MSC/Centers/Labs and 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) Deputies to share lessons learned, best practices and engage key HQs staff on Enterprise challenges, policies, and processes in order to Take Care of our People, Support National Readiness, Modernize, Strengthen Partnerships, and Revolutionize Delivery," Mississippi Valley Division Deputy Division Engineer Col. Jeremy Chapman said.

ERDC University 2021 selectees announced

Patrice Creel, Office of Research and Technology Transfer — Wed, 24 Mar 2021 19:09:00 GMT

Engineers from four U.S. Army Corps of Engineer (USACE) districts have been selected for the 2021 session of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center University (ERDC-U). Now in its sixth year, ERDC-U pairs USACE division and district participants with relevant laboratory mentors for six-month research projects.

General visits northernmost USACE-run flood control project

Ms. Rachel Napolitan — Fri, 19 Mar 2021 15:43:00 GMT

Maj. Gen. William H. Graham, deputy commanding general of civil and emergency operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, visited the Moose Creek Dam on Feb. 19 while touring the organization’s northernmost flood control project. Col. Kirk Gibbs, USACE Pacific Ocean Division commander, and Col. Damon Delarosa, USACE Alaska District commander, accompanied the general.

New deputy commander excited to support Europe District's array of missions

Chris Gardner — Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:40:00 GMT

Surrounded by his wife and five children in person, and family and friends joining virtually from around the world, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District’s Deputy Commander Maj. Daniel J. Fox was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Colonel during a promotion ceremony at Wiesbaden, Germany Feb. 26, 2021

ERDC Environmental Laboratory director inducted into the Senior Executive Service

Holly Kuzmitski, ERDC public affairs specialist — Thu, 11 Mar 2021 23:08:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) inducted Environmental Laboratory (EL) Director Dr. Edmond Russo into the Senior Executive Service (SES) during a hybrid virtual and in-person ceremony held March 11 at the ERDC-EL building.

Brig. Gen. D. Peter Helmlinger speaks to Northwestern Division priorities during trip to Lucky Peak

Hannah Mitchell — Wed, 10 Mar 2021 20:00:00 GMT

Brig. Gen. D. Peter Helmlinger, commander of the Corps’ Northwestern Division, came to Boise recently, to meet with Congressional staff, public officials and stakeholders.

SAD command sergeant major visits Jacksonville District

Mark Rankin — Thu, 04 Mar 2021 20:18:00 GMT

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 3, 2021) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' South Atlantic Division senior enlisted adviser Command Sgt. Maj. Chad C. Blansett recently visited the Jacksonville District.

Corps’ top leaders tour, receive update on VA Long Beach Healthcare System projects

Stephen Baack — Tue, 19 Jan 2021 19:32:00 GMT

Top leaders with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers made a Jan. 13 site visit to the Department of Veterans Affairs Long Beach Healthcare System medical complex to see the progress of two projects totaling $350 million.

The 55th Chief of Engineers visits the Memphis District

Jessica Haas, Public Affairs Specialist — Fri, 15 Jan 2021 19:38:00 GMT

The 55th Chief of Engineers, Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, and the 14th Command Sergeant Major, Command Sergeant Major Patrickson Toussaint, visited the Memphis District last week to better understand some of the ways the district supports the USACE Civil Works mission.

Kansas City District celebrates ribbon cutting at Gasconade River Office and presents awards

James F. Lowe, Kansas City District, Public Affairs — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 13:29:00 GMT

Col. Bill Hannan, commander of the Kansas City District, presided over a ribbon cutting for a new work facility and presented awards at our Gasconade River Office location, near Hermann, Mo. and later presented awards at our Missouri River Area Office in Napoleon, Mo., Dec. 1.

Heartland Corps celebrates ribbon cutting at Gasconade River Office and presents awards

James F. Lowe, Kansas City District, Public Affairs — Sat, 05 Dec 2020 13:29:00 GMT

USACE Europe District bids farewell to its Civilian Deputy

Chris Augsburger — Fri, 27 Nov 2020 08:00:00 GMT

After more than 5 years as the most senior civilian leader for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, John Adams said farewell during a COVID-19 compliant ceremony here Oct. 15.

Mississippi Valley Division’s R5: Forging ahead for FY21

Sabrina Dalton — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 22:10:00 GMT

The week of Oct. 19 – 23 was bustling at Vicksburg District headquarters as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) and District leaders convened for the annual major subordinate command (MSC) Regional Governance Boards known as R5. If you aren’t familiar with the R5, the purpose of the meeting is a financial, program, and project review of the previous fiscal year (FY) and an assessment of the upcoming three FYs with a focus on the direction of the organization through the development of Lines of Effort (LoE).

Huntsville Center contracting officer completes top USACE leadership program

Kristen Bergeson, Huntsville Center Public Affairs — Thu, 12 Nov 2020 20:06:00 GMT

The USACE Executive Leadership Development Program is the top tier of a three-tier program designed to develop results-oriented leaders with the critical skills needed to lead change in complex environments. Applicants to the yearlong course must be at the GS-13 level or above and are selected based on their potential for continued accomplishments and future success.

Leadership Development Program grows leaders at all levels

Julie Shoemaker — Thu, 29 Oct 2020 14:13:00 GMT

Nine team members from the USACE Middle East District recently completed a year-long Leadership Development Program and graduated Oct. 14.

U.S. Army Chief of Engineers Visits New York District

James D'Ambrosio — Fri, 09 Oct 2020 18:07:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, Chief of Engineers, visited New York District October 5-6 and observed the District’s civil works projects and facilities.