Pete Sturdivant, director of Intercontinental Ballistic Missile Infrastructure for the U.S. Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (left), and Army Brig. Gen. William C. Hannan, Jr., commanding general of Joint Task Force Castle (right), uncase the unit colors. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Air Force activated Joint Task Force Castle in a ceremony at Hill Air Force Base, Utah, on July 16, 2026.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Our Mission:

Deliver vital engineering solutions, in collaboration with our partners, to secure our Nation, energize our economy, and reduce disaster risk.

Joint Task Force Castle activated at Hill AFB
Hill Air Force Base, Utah 26 Aug 2026
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Our Mission:

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Regulatory Request System

The Regulatory Program is committed to protecting the Nation's aquatic resources and navigation capacity, while allowing reasonable development through fair and balanced decisions.  The Corps evaluates permit applications for essentially all construction activities that occur in the Nation's waters, including wetlands. Learn More | Regulatory Request System

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is opening doors for the next generation of talent and we are looking for individuals ready to do more than just start a job. Build Your Future, Build Something That Matters, Build Strong With Us, Here.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is one of the nation's leading federal providers of outdoor recreation with more than 400 lake and river projects in 43 states. Visitors of all ages can enjoy traditional activities like hiking, boating, fishing, camping and hunting, and for those slightly more adventurous there is snorkeling, windsurfing, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and geo-caching.  Regardless of your favorite outdoor activity one thing is certain, recreation enriches people's lives. Learn More

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Contracting With USACE
The USACE Directorate of Contracting provides enterprise acquisition leadership, policy, and operational support to enable the timely delivery of military, civil works, and emergency response missions. Learn More

The Directorate of Civil Works is a major component of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.  The Civil Works programs include water resource development activities including flood risk management, navigation, recreation, and infrastructure and environmental stewardship. Learn more

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The Directorate provides premier engineering, construction, real estate, stability operations, and environmental management products and services for the Army, Air Force, other assigned U.S. Government agencies and foreign governments. Learn More

Reserve Affairs-G3, MOB, & RC Manpower

Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Mr. Adam Telle concluded a four-day, three-state tour through Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi last Friday, marking the successful completion of ‘BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE, NOT PAPERWORK IN ACTION: GULF OF AMERICA WEEK’ and breaking ground at the $3.7 billion Blue Point One fertilizer facility. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Jay Townsend)
U.S. ARMY CIVIL WORKS ASST. SEC. ADAM TELLE WRAPS UP MULTI-STATE ‘BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE, NOT PAPERWORK IN ACTION: GULF OF AMERICA WEEK’
Aug. 31, 2026 | 
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Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Mr. Adam Telle concluded a four-day, three-state tour through Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi last...
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Trump Administration Streamlining Accelerates Guajataca Dam Permanent Repairs, Saving Years and Taxpayer Dollars
Aug. 18, 2026 | 
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When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Latin America & Caribbean District elevated concerns to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) about...
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USACE Welcomes 16th Command Sergeant Major
Aug. 14, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a Change of Responsibility ceremony between outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas W. Galick, the 15th USACE command...
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is actively working with the City and Borough of Juneau and other stakeholders to construct effective flood risk mitigation solutions, assembling materials and experienced professionals from across the country to work toward an effective solution for Juneau. “Experts like Daryl are a real testament to the commitment of the entire enterprise for the Mendenhall Valley flood mitigation effort,” Palazzini said. “The Corps of Engineers is built to respond to challenges like this, and we are a proud partner of the Juneau community in pursuing a solution to this ongoing issue.”
USACE Announces Unprecedented Approach to Protect Juneau, Alaska from Mendenhall Glacier Floods
Aug. 07, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Department of the Interior announced Friday their intent to undertake a...
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USACE Issues Permit for Construction of Road Aimed to Service King Cove, Alaska
Jul. 10, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District provided the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities with a signed Department of Army...
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Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Mr. Adam Telle concluded a four-day, three-state tour through Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi last Friday, marking the successful completion of ‘BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE, NOT PAPERWORK IN ACTION: GULF OF AMERICA WEEK’ and breaking ground at the $3.7 billion Blue Point One fertilizer facility. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Jay Townsend)
U.S. ARMY CIVIL WORKS ASST. SEC. ADAM TELLE WRAPS UP MULTI-STATE ‘BUILDING INFRASTRUCTURE, NOT PAPERWORK IN ACTION: GULF OF AMERICA WEEK’
Aug. 31, 2026 | 
News Release
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Mr. Adam Telle concluded a four-day, three-state tour through Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi last...
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On July 10, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, celebrated the 3,200-feet-long Lower Granite Lock and Dam’s 50 years of service to the Pacific Northwest along with the generations of people who made it possible. Lower Granite Lock and Dam, located on the Snake River in southeastern Washington, includes a dam, navigation lock, powerhouse, fish ladder, and associated facilities. The project provides hydropower, navigation, flood risk management, fish and wildlife habitat, recreation, and incidental irrigation. The dam spans approximately 3,200 feet and has an effective height of 100 feet. It is a concrete gravity structure with an earthfill right abutment embankment.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Recognizes National Hydropower Day and Highlights Public-Private Energy Partnerships
Aug. 17, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is proud to recognize National Hydropower Day, Aug. 24. For more than 140 years, the USACE Hydropower Program has...
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is actively working with the City and Borough of Juneau and other stakeholders to construct effective flood risk mitigation solutions, assembling materials and experienced professionals from across the country to work toward an effective solution for Juneau. “Experts like Daryl are a real testament to the commitment of the entire enterprise for the Mendenhall Valley flood mitigation effort,” Palazzini said. “The Corps of Engineers is built to respond to challenges like this, and we are a proud partner of the Juneau community in pursuing a solution to this ongoing issue.”
USACE Announces Unprecedented Approach to Protect Juneau, Alaska from Mendenhall Glacier Floods
Aug. 07, 2026 | 
News Release
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), U.S. Department of Agriculture, and U.S. Department of the Interior announced Friday their intent to undertake a...
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Around USACE

USACE rendering of a standard-design Collective Training Barracks, 2026.
Optimizing Military Programs Delivery: Louisville District advances innovative barracks delivery at Fort Hunter Liggett
Sep. 02, 2026 | 
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is helping the U.S. Army deliver critical barracks infrastructure faster and more efficiently through...
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USACE, SC Ports Authority partner to study navigation improvements for North Charleston Terminal
Sep. 02, 2026 | 
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CHARLESTON, S.C. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, and South Carolina Ports Authority officially launched a new feasibility study...
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A participating family attends the Aug. 29 Whittier Narrows Walk the Dam event held by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Pico Rivera, California. Participants were offered water, snacks and resources on the Whittier Narrows Dam advising of upcoming construction impacts as well as other information on the dam.
USACE hosts Whittier Narrows ‘Walk the Dam’ event
Sep. 01, 2026 | 
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PICO RIVERA, Calif. — More than 400 participants gathered Aug. 29 at the Pico Rivera Golf Club for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Whittier Narrows “Walk...
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A graphic created to support the Sacramento District’s inaugural competition Blueprint to Better in 2026. The graphic incorporates branding elements designed by Sam Boyle for the Blueprint to Better competition.
Blueprint to Better: Building Momentum, One Idea at a Time
Sep. 01, 2026 | 
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The Sacramento District’s Blueprint to Better competition encouraged team members to identify workplace challenges and propose practical solutions to...
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Buffalo District employee Susan Garand supports disaster response operations as a local government liaison in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands during a 30-day deployment in May 2026.
From Buffalo to Saipan: USACE Employee Finds Purpose in Disaster Response
Aug. 31, 2026 | 
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When U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District employee Susan Garand received a call at the end of May asking about her availability to deploy to...
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Park Rangers from Barren River Lake and Bobber the Water Safety Dog visited the Bowling Green Hot Rods stadium to connect with fans and share important water safety messages in June 2026.
USACE urges lake visitors to make water safety a priority
Aug. 31, 2026 | 
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As Labor Day approaches and people head to lakes and waterways across the region, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is reminding...
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