Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers News Releases

Army Corps of Engineers celebrates World Ranger Day July 31

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Jul 2025 16:20:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will recognize World Ranger Day July 31. This annual worldwide

USACE Showcases 250 Years of History, Service During DC Twilight Performance

Press Operations — Fri, 30 May 2025 13:01:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host a special June 18, 2025, Twilight Tattoo performance at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, as part of its year-long 250th anniversary celebration.

Army Corps of Engineers Jumps 30 Spots in Best Places to Work

Press Operations — Thu, 11 May 2023 03:59:00 GMT

WASHINGTON (May 10) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recognized 71 of their subcomponent organizations for earning one of several “USACE Best Places to Work” categories during an awards ceremony today at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. Awards are based on employee responses to the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) regarding overall satisfaction with their job and the organization.

Gold de Fleury Medal presented to retired Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley

Press Operations — Tue, 02 May 2023 21:00:00 GMT

Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanding general, presented the Army Engineer Association’s Gold de Fleury Medal to retired Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley during the Engineer Regiment Ball at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, April 28. The award was presented to Talley for outstanding contributions to the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment and Army engineering.

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.

Ron Rabena, Friends of Raystown Lake president, to receive 2021 Enduring Service Volunteer Award during Cleanup Day

Press Operations — Fri, 23 Apr 2021 17:04:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District Commander Col. John Litz will present the Corps Foundation Enduring Service Volunteer Award to Ron Rabena, Friends of Raystown Lake (FRL) president, during the Raystown Lake annual Cleanup Day, May 1, 2021, at noon at the Tatman Run picnic shelter. The Corps Foundation is the only nationwide nonprofit organization dedicated exclusively to supporting the nation's lakes, rivers and the lands surrounding them.

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).

Discover ERDC Knowledge Management Representative (KMR) User’s Guide

Press Operations — Thu, 05 Nov 2020 22:42:00 GMT

Abstract: Knowledge management plays a vital role in the successful execution on research projects at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). Accumulating and building upon knowledge is the cornerstone of the research and development process. Maintaining and providing access to knowledge is essential to the successful execution of research programs. An initiative to improve access to knowledge and the tools available to researchers was started by the Office of Research and Technology Transfer (ORRT). The result of that initiative is a knowledge portal called Discover ERDC. This document provides a detailed look on maintaining content on the Discover ERDC site from a Knowledge Management Representative viewpoint, and how help can be provided to those assigned to manage the content.

USACE Vicksburg District employee receives award from the Mississippi Paralegal Association

Press Operations — Mon, 26 Oct 2020 21:19:00 GMT

An employee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Vicksburg District received the 2020 Paralegal of the Year Award from the Mississippi Paralegal Association (MPA) in Jackson on Friday.

Staff Spotlight: 23 Questions in 60 Seconds with Kylie Strunk

Press Operations — Fri, 23 Oct 2020 15:24:00 GMT

Staff Spotlight: 23 Questions in 60 Seconds with Kylie Strunk LRD September Employee of the Month

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).

USACE Galveston District releases Buffalo Bayou Tributaries Resiliency Study Interim Report

Press Operations — Fri, 02 Oct 2020 13:18:00 GMT

GALVESTON, Texas – Today the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District is releasing an Interim Report for the Buffalo Bayou and Tributaries Resiliency Study (BBTRS). The purpose of BBTRS is to identify, evaluate and recommend actions to address conditions that have changed flood risks around the Addicks and Barker reservoirs since their construction in the 1940s.

Staff Spotlight: 20 Questions in 60 Seconds with L’Tanya Jeffries

Press Operations — Tue, 22 Sep 2020 19:48:00 GMT

Staff Spotlight: 20 Questions in 60 Seconds with L’Tanya Jeffries

St. Paul resident selected for prestigious award

Press Operations — Thu, 20 Aug 2020 18:08:00 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters in Washington, D.C., recently selected St. Paul, Minnesota, resident and St. Paul District Chief of Logistics Mike McGarvey as recipient of the National Meritorious Logistician of the Year Award.

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.

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

St. Tammany Parish Feasibility Study virtual public scoping meetings scheduled

Press Operations — Tue, 07 Jul 2020 15:41:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District has scheduled two virtual public scoping meetings regarding the St. Tammany Parish, Louisiana Feasibility Study. The meetings will be streamed on the district’s Facebook page on Tuesday, July 14 at 1 p.m. and Wednesday, July 15 at 6 p.m. The general public, interested parties, and stakeholders are invited to comment on the study. Comments will be accepted through August 3, 2020 when the comment period ends.

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,

Oakdale resident selected for prestigious U.S. Army award

Press Operations — Mon, 29 Jun 2020 13:44:00 GMT

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mississippi Valley Division, recently selected Lt. Col. Patrick Sullivan, St. Paul District deputy commander and Oakdale, Minnesota, resident as the division’s nominee for the national John W. Macy, Jr. Award.