A logo depicting George Washington crossing the Delaware River on side and a Canal Being Dug on the other side - The Freedom 250 logo is on the side with Washington, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 250th logo is on the side with the canal being dug.
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.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Our Mission:

USACE Celebrates America's 250thEngineering solutions for our Nation’s toughest challenges.

SafetyOccupationalHealth.png    Emergency_Operations.png    USACE_finance_center.png    249thButton.png    Publications.png

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.

Careers With USACE   Reemployed Annuitant Cadre   Volunteer With USACE

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

Recreation Passes   Recreation.Gov

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

Civil Works Work Plan.png  Supplemental Programs  WRRDA 7001 Report To Congress Latest Water Resource Development Act    Port/Inland Waterways Modernization  Flood Risk Management Program

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

USACE Generic News Release Graphic
USACE Issues Permit for Construction of Road Aimed to Service King Cove, Alaska
Jul. 10, 2026 | 
News Release
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District provided the Alaska Department of Transportation and Public Facilities with a signed Department of Army...
Read More
Leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the State of Louisiana, and partner agencies join together following the Summit at Sea Level to advance coastal resilience and infrastructure modernization. Image provided courtesy CPRA. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Courtesy Photo)
Louisiana and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Announce Historic Alliance to Fast-Track Louisiana Infrastructure Following Summit at Sea Level
Jul. 09, 2026 | 
News Release
In a display of intergovernmental unity, the Louisiana Coastal Protection and Restoration Authority (CPRA), the Louisiana Department of Transportation and...
Read More
Corps of Engineers and Air Force officials pose for groundbreaking photo
USACE, U.S. Air Force partners fortify Malmstrom national defense with ‘Gateway to Sentinel’ groundbreaking
Jun. 17, 2026 | 
News
U.S. Air Force and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders celebrated a project groundbreaking May 28, 2026 at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Montana. The project...
Read More
ASA(CW) Adam Telle, back left, announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s Civil Works program. “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork” will provide greater focus on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) core Civil Works missions, while minimizing non-core programs, direct funding to priority water resources projects that will provide the greatest benefits to the nation, shorten permitting timelines, and reduce or eliminate extraneous regulations and paperwork that slow USACE’s delivery of Civil Works projects and programs.
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works announces ‘Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork’ initiative for the Army’s Civil Works program
Feb. 23, 2026 | 
News Release
Today, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam R. Telle announced a major initiative, “Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork,” for the Army’s...
Read More

Podcast and VLOG

Inside the Castle logo

HQ USACE News Releases

Around USACE

Picture of a dredge.
Commentary: Managing Sediment for Navigation and Nature
Jul. 20, 2026 | 
News
Mobile Bay is more than just a beautiful body of water; it is a vital natural estuary and the undeniable economic heartbeat of Alabama.
Read More
Picture of some 3D printer Oyster Reefs
ERDC, USACE Mobile District deploy innovative 3D-printed oyster reefs in Mobile Bay
Jul. 20, 2026 | 
News
Maintaining the nation’s waterways requires removal of millions of cubic yards of sediment to keep navigation channels safe and reliable. A team at the...
Read More
Mariano Torres Feliciano, chief of the Small Business Program for the Latin America & Caribbean District, earned the Department of Defense Small Business Professional Credential on July 2, 2026. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Torres Feliciano’s professional development and the highlights the district’s commitment to strengthening opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses across the region.
District SB chief earns DoD Small Business professional credential
Jul. 20, 2026 | 
News
Mariano Torres‑Feliciano, chief of the Small Business Program for the Latin America & Caribbean District, earned the Department of Defense Small Business...
Read More
Photo of engineering stuff
Spillway flow test conducted for Garrison Dam Safety Modification Project
Jul. 20, 2026 | 
News
A functional spillway flow test was conducted at the Garrison Dam in late June marking a first for the Garrison Dam Safety Modification Project. Engineers...
Read More
Dr. Jackie Pettway smiles in her official headshot in front of the American and USACE flags.
Pettway named American Society of Civil Engineers Fellow
Jul. 17, 2026 | 
News
Dr. Jacqueline Pettway, deputy director of the Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC),...
Read More
From left, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Park Ranger Jorge Leyro-Montalvo, Lead Park Ranger Megan Parsons, USACE volunteers Joe and Cheryl, and U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary members John and Jim pose during a Fourth of July water safety outreach event at the W.P. Franklin South boat ramp in Alva, Florida, July 4, 2026. The partnership provided free vessel safety examinations, life jacket outreach and boating safety education to holiday visitors. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo)
Jacksonville District Park Rangers promote boating safety during Independence Day outreach ahead of World Ranger Day
Jul. 17, 2026 | 
News
ALVA, Fla. — As thousands of Floridians headed to the water to celebrate Independence Day, park rangers with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville...
Read More