Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bids farewell to departing deputy commanding general

Press Operations — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 01:12:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today bade farewell to Maj. Gen. Richard J. (Rich) Heitkamp, USACE deputy commanding general (DCG) and the Army’s deputy chief of engineers, in a ceremony at its Washington headquarters.

In the Valley: Female Leader Perspectives

Press Operations — Mon, 03 May 2021 14:01:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mississippi Valley Division (MVD) Commanding General Maj. Gen. Diana Holland hosted a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Virtual Forum on April 29, 2021. The topic for the forum was ‘In the Valley: Female Leader Perspectives’, and panelists included the top female Deputy District Engineers for Programs Project Management (DPM) throughout the region; Kim Thomas, Rock Island District DPPM, Susan Wilson, St. Louis District DPPM, and Pat Hemphill, Vicksburg District DPPM.

Mississippi Valley Division’s R5: Forging ahead for FY21

Press Operations — Mon, 23 Nov 2020 22:26:00 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).

Holland appointed to Mississippi River Commission

Press Operations — Fri, 16 Oct 2020 19:44:00 GMT

President Donald J. Trump recently appointed Major General Diana M. Holland as a member and as the 41st President of the Mississippi River Commission (MRC).

Transatlantic Division Change of Responsibility for Command Sergeants Major

Press Operations — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 22:17:00 GMT

Transatlantic Division’s Commander Brig. Gen. Kimberly Colloton hosted a Change of Responsibility Ceremony for the Division’s outgoing and incoming Command Sergeants Major.

Chicago District welcomes new commander, district engineer

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:10:00 GMT

Col. Paul Culberson assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chicago District from Col. Aaron Reisinger during a virtual Change-of-Command ceremony at the district’s headquarters in downtown Chicago, Sept. 18, 2020.

55th Chief of Engineers takes Command, outlines priorities

Press Operations — Fri, 11 Sep 2020 14:18:00 GMT

Lieutenant General (LTG) Todd T. Semonite, Commander of the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), relinquished command to LTG Scott Spellmon in a short virtual ceremony today.

Corps welcomes new commander to the Alaska District

Press Operations — Fri, 14 Aug 2020 21:43:00 GMT

Col. Damon Delarosa became the 29th commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District during an assumption of command ceremony today on the front lawn of the headquarters building near Anchorage.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Detroit welcomes new commander

Press Operations — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 19:57:00 GMT

Lt. Col. Scott Katalenich assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Detroit District, today, Friday, July 24, in a Change of Command ceremony rich with symbolism and heritage. Katalenich comes to Detroit after receiving a Doctor of Philosophy in Civil & Environmental Engineering – Atmosphere/Energy from Stanford University under the Army’s Advanced Civil Schooling Program. Katalenich’s photo and full biography are available on the Detroit District website at: www.lre.usace.army.mil.

20-038 Childers takes command of Corps’ Walla Walla District

Press Operations — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 18:01:00 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – Lt. Col. Richard T. Childers assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, during a 10 a.m. ceremony held in Walla Walla, Washington, today.

Golinghorst takes command of St. Louis District Corps of Engineers

Press Operations — Fri, 24 Jul 2020 14:58:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers St. Louis District welcomed a new commanding officer during a closed change of command ceremony today, attended by personnel essential to the ceremony and viewed by many more on social media.

Portland District Welcomes New Leader

Press Operations — Tue, 21 Jul 2020 20:34:00 GMT

Col. Michael D. Helton assumed command of the Corps of Engineers, Portland District as the District’s 63rd commander in a virtual change of command ceremony broadcast on YouTube.

Change of Command for South Pacific Division

Press Operations — Sun, 19 Jul 2020 22:30:00 GMT

South Pacific Division Change of Command

20-036 Corps of Engineers announces July 24 change-of-command ceremony

Press Operations — Fri, 17 Jul 2020 17:09:00 GMT

WALLA WALLA, Wash. – The public is invited to attend the Walla Walla District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, change-of-command ceremony set for 10 a.m. on Friday, July 24. The ceremony will be live streamed on YouTube at https://youtu.be/yPcI4jURgIY.

North Atlantic region Army engineers receive new commander

Press Operations — Wed, 15 Jul 2020 21:13:00 GMT

Brig. Gen. Thomas J. Tickner became the 58th commanding general and division engineer of the North

Col. Bennett Assumes Command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Jul 2020 16:29:00 GMT

WILMINGTON, N.C. – On Friday, in a ceremony held on board the USS North Carolina, Col. Robert Clark,

Omaha District welcomes new commander

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 20:12:00 GMT

OMAHA, Neb. (July 8, 2020) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District welcomed its 36th commander today during a change of command ceremony at its downtown headquarters while following recommended CDC COVID-19 safety guidelines.

New England Army engineers receive new commander

Press Operations — Wed, 08 Jul 2020 17:28:00 GMT

Col. John A. Atilano II became the 38th commander of New England-based Army engineers during a

Omaha District Corps change of command ceremony scheduled

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 13:29:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District will be hosting a change of command ceremony Wednesday at 10 a.m. to welcome the district’s new incoming commander, Col. Mark R. Himes and bid farewell to the outgoing commander, Col. John L. Hudson.

USACE Europe District Changes Command to Col. Patrick J. Dagon

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Jun 2020 12:53:00 GMT

WIESBADEN – Col. Patrick J. Dagon became the 22nd commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,