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U.S. and Japan Engineers Forge Stronger Defense Ties
By
Patrick Ciccarone
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Japan Engineer District
Published Nov. 19, 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Japan Engineer District (USACE JED) Engineering Division held their annual Technical Forum at the Camp Zama Community Club on November 18th, 2025. This event, which included the Japanese Ministry of Defense (MoD) Facilities Engineering Group, marked the 27th year of this preeminent collaboration. It was also the second annual meeting between U.S. and Japanese defense engineers following disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The Tech Forum brought together approximately 75 engineers and architects from the two organizations.
USACE Black Start Exercise Brings Light to Readiness
By
Kathryne C. Gest
HQ USACE Public Affairs Office
Published Nov. 20, 2025
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.
UPDATE: $1.6 Million USAG Humphreys Command Group Renovation Continues
By
Monique Freemon
USACE FED
Published Nov. 16, 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District’s (USACE FED) Project 520595, is continuing the renovations of the first and third floors of Humphreys Command Group, the Plans, Analysis and Integration Office (PAIO) and the Internal Review and Audit Compliance Officer (IRACO).
Army Corps of Engineers begins implementing policy to increase America’s energy generation efficiency
Army Corps of Engineers
Published Sept. 22, 2025
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle today directed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to weigh whether energy projects that might impact America’s navigable waters would actually deliver significant energy, relative to impacts, for the American people before it allows such activity.
Pascua Yaqui Tribe breaks ground on Section 595 Project
LA District Public Affairs
Published Sept. 29, 2025
The Pascua Yaqui Tribe, along with U.S. Rep. Greg Stanton, joined U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders Sept. 12 near Tucson to break ground on the Pascua Yaqui Wellness Center Water Distribution Project.
USACE project ensures Fort Campbell readiness
By
Charles Delano
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville
Published Sept. 24, 2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is completing construction of a new microgrid at Fort Campbell, strengthening the installation’s ability to operate independently in the event of a commercial power outage.
Europe District constructs multiple projects in Italy to support Army readiness
By
Hannah Mitchell
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District
Published Sept. 22, 2025
VICENZA, Italy -- U.S. Army Garrison Italy in Vicenza has numerous units that rapidly deploy to support allies, reinforce deterrence, and respond to crises anywhere across Europe or Africa and beyond. This ability to rapidly respond throughout Europe and Africa is an essential part of the U.S. Army’s mission.
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SkillBridge Spotlight Series: 10 Questions with Sgt. Brandon J. Sherk
Nov. 30, 2025 |
News
Sgt. Brandon J. Sherk, recently a SkillBridge intern at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED), was unsure of his career path...
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Dr. Mohamed Elshaer inside the asphalt lab at the Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory in Hanover, New Hampshire.
Cold-Weather Asphalt: Extending the Paving Season for Mission Readiness
Nov. 26, 2025 |
News
Paving is difficult in cold temperatures, which poses a significant problem for the many DoD installations located in colder climates across the globe. A...
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Japan Engineer District (USACE JED) Commander, Col. Patrick Biggs, left, administers the oath of office to newly promoted Lt. Col. Simratpal “Simmer” Singh, JED’s deputy commander, during his promotion ceremony at the District’s headquarters on Camp Zama, Japan, Nov. 26th, 2025
U.S. Army Major “Simmer” Singh Promoted to Lieutenant Colonel
Nov. 25, 2025 |
News
Maj. Simratpal “Simmer” Singh, deputy commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Japan Engineer District (JED), was promoted to the rank of lieutenant...
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Seattle District teammates scrape barnacles from one of the large lock culverts at at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, an annual event which prevents injury to migrating fish.
Scraping for Safe Passage: Inside the Chittenden Locks’ Annual Barnacle Scraping
Nov. 25, 2025 |
News
For salmon, migration is already a dangerous, perilous journey. At the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, locally known in Seattle as the Ballard Locks, the U.S...
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Graphical representation of power use on the day before Thanksgiving and Thanksgiving, 2024. Bonneville Power Administration BPA staff have referred to this phenomenon as the “turkey bulge.”
Hydropower helps feed Thanksgiving feasts
Nov. 24, 2025 |
News
This Thursday, people across the Pacific Northwest will use ovens to bake turkeys, air fryers to crisp vegetables, mixers to fluff mashed potatoes and OLED...
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Col. Kroeger signs the beam used for the topping off ceremony
Topping Off and Giving Back
Nov. 24, 2025 |
News
The air over the construction site was crisp, carrying the familiar scents of wet concrete, diesel, and fresh steel. For months after the groundbreaking...
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Spc. Jose D. Guerra, a current SkillBridge intern with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District in the Workforce Management Office, shares his experience and insights about transitioning from military to civilian work during an interview on November 4, 2025, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Guerra, who joined the Army in 2021 as a Human Resources Specialist, is gaining valuable experience in workforce management to support his future career goals. (U.S. Army photo by Yohan An)
SkillBridge Spotlight Series: 10 Questions with Spc. Jose D. Guerra
Nov. 24, 2025 |
News
USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – Spc. Jose D. Guerra, a Human Resources Specialist (42A) in the U.S. Army, is using the SkillBridge Program to bridge the gap...
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Huntsville Center Building
Huntsville Center closes Fiscal Year 2025 with record-setting contract obligations
Nov. 21, 2025 |
News
The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville closed out Fiscal Year 2025 on Sept. 30 with more than 3,500 contract actions totaling $2.9...
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Army Executes POTUS Directive on Ambler Road Project
President Donald J. Trump has approved the appeal of the Alaska Industrial Development and Export Authority (AIDEA), directing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to promptly issue authorizations...
USACE introduces new Regulatory Request System module
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today the launch of a new “No Permit Required” module on its Regulatory Request System (RRS), an innovative online application portal designed to enhance...
Army Corps of Engineers begins implementing policy to increase America’s energy generation efficiency
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle today directed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to weigh whether energy projects that might impact America’s navigable waters would actually...