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In this episode, Inside the Castle talks about the USACE Small Business Program. The USACE Small Business Program assists firms doing business with the government to ensure small and disadvantaged businesses have the maximum opportunity to participate on contracts.
Listen in to learn more and then visit USACE Small Business at https://www.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Small-Business/ for even more resources to help small and disadvantaged businesses.
6/21/2022
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Happy 247th Birthday to the US Army Corps of Engineers! Our nation established the Continental Army and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 247 years ago, beginning a rich heritage of engineering solutions to this nation’s toughest challenges. This week we set aside time to celebrate the continued courage, honor and loyalty of our soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians. No matter the challenges we face as a nation, engineers have been there on the front lines at home and abroad. Learn more about our history: https://go.usa.gov/xwP4u
(Video by James Blackman)
6/16/2022
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Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, USACE Commanding General and 55th Chief of Engineers, talks with Col. James Handura, Sacramento District commander, and Mr. Earl Chow, Sacramento District resident engineer about the ongoing construction of the Veterans Administration Outpatient Clinic in Stockton Calif.
Learn more about the District's support to the Department of Veterans Affairs at https://www.spk.usace.army.mil/Missions/Department-of-Veterans-Affairs/
6/16/2022
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In this month’s Corps Connection, we highlight the start of Hurricane Season with the 249th Engineer Battalion as they got ready for this year’s season by performing a field training exercise.
We also look at what a 12P Prime Power Production Specialist is, and how you can become one.
@USACE Huntington District is working with small businesses to help them understand how to work on USACE projects.
@Norfolk District Army Corps celebrates the start of the deepening of the Norfolk Harbor with a Project Partnership Agreement signing and they highlight their forestry mission.
Finally, @U.S. Army ERDC needs your help at the beach!
https://www.usace.army.mil/Business-With-Us/Small-Business/
6/15/2022
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In this episode, Inside the Castle showcases the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ (USACE) Supplemental Program which is a once-in-a-generation opportunity for USACE to deliver water resource infrastructure projects that will positively benefit our communities across the Nation.
Listen in to learn how the USACE is delivering the mission for the Nation by executing quality projects on time and within in budget, safely.
6/15/2022
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Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, USACE Commanding General and 55th Chief of Engineers, talks with Lt. Col. Kevin Arnett, San Francisco District commander, and Julie Beagle, San Francisco District Environmental Planning Section chief, about the Upper Guadalupe River Flood Risk Management General Reevaluation Report currently being studied in San Jose, Calif.
6/15/2022
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Learn about the Internal Career Acceleration Network (I-CAN), a new peer-to-peer knowledge sharing site where anyone in the Corps of Engineers can go to learn—and to teach! I-CAN was built using the milUniversity platform, which is available to all Department of Defense employees at no charge.
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The episode also closes the book on Aaron Schlein's temporary detail with the Institute for Water Resources through the New Horizons program, where he was part of the I-CAN development team.
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Link to previous New Horizons episode > https://www.dvidshub.net/audio/68133/career-development-road-new-horizons
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Link to the Benefit/Cost Updates for Budget Development Course > https://www.milsuite.mil/university/ican-usace/courses/benefit-cost-updates/
6/10/2022
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In this episode, Inside the Castle spotlights the Rock Island District. The Rock Island District provides vital civil works programs to the Midwest, the Mississippi River Valley and the Nation.
Listen in as Colonel Jesse T. Curry and Kim Thomas talk about their mission, key regional and national programs, and how they are ensuring they deliver quality projects on time and within budget, safely.
Visit https://www.mvr.usace.army.mil to learn more about the Rock Island District.
6/10/2022
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Development assignments or details provide Federal employees with some of the best training experiences. Developmental assignments or details are outside the employee's regular department or agency and provide the employee with an opportunity to experience a different type of work or better understand various missions and functions of a specific organization.
In this episode, Inside the Castle learn more about Congressional Details with Mackie McIntosh and Lauren Leuck. Listen in as tLeuckjhey share what it was like working with members of Congress on their yearlong detail.
6/3/2022
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Meet the Soldiers who literally power the Army, 12P Power Production Specialist. This small group of highly specialized Soldiers work in electrical generation, providing power to forward operating bases, buildings and supporting communities impacted by natural disasters. The career field is in need of dedicated and talented Soldiers, learn more about the opportunities an existing Soldier has, as well as Army recruits have to join this group of professionals.
6/1/2022
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Soldiers from the 249th Engineer Battalion participated in a nationwide training event where they performed infrastructure assessments for FEMA, simulated power production for encampments and worked on power distribution infrastructure ahead of the 2022 hurricane season. The Battalion is able to respond to natural disasters as part of the National Response Framework and works to provide temporary power to critical infrastructure in impacted areas.
5/31/2022
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Safety is a culture at USACE! As we celebrate June being National Safety Month, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers, is charging all USACE employees to take a hard look at how we maintain a safe working environment, and to look for was to develop and even stronger safety culture, because even one safety accident is one too many.
5/31/2022
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In this episode, we chat with Mr. Josh Marx, USACE Temporary Roofing Program Manager and Mrs. Patsy Fletcher, Emergency Support Function #3 (ESF #3) Permanent Cadre Member, to learn more about the temporary roofing mission, also known as Operation Blue Roof, and how the Corps is working to improve this disaster recovery mission for the upcoming Hurricane Season.
The temporary roofing mission, one of the many missions USACE can perform in support of FEMA under ESF #3 and the National Response Framework, has become a very popular mission for hurricane survivors, elected officials, state officials, and FEMA immediately following a major hurricane. The program allows for displaced homeowners to return to their homes to shelter in place and helps reduce additional water damages to personal property. The program has evolved significantly due to internal audits identifying areas for improvement, internal after-action initiatives, and application of evolving technologies.
5/27/2022
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Interviews from
Rudy Chow - Washington Aqueduct General Manager 00;00;00 - 03;11;23
Mel Tesema - Washington Aqueduct Operations Branch Chief 03;11;24 - 08;29;01
Concerning the operations of USACE's Washington Aqueduct
5/26/2022
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On May 24, 2022, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, USACE Commanding General and 55th Chief of Engineers, signed a Chief's Report recommending a plan for congressional approval to help reduce the risk of flooding along the Río Guanajibo River Basin in Puerto Rico. The plan includes a 1.5 mile levee, drainage ditches and a floodwall for the municipality of Mayagüez; Construction of 1 mile of levee and removal of a railroad bridge in Hormigueros. The plan also includes river channel improvements around San German, and 70 acres of environmental mitigation to help offset the impacts the plan would have to the environment. The signing of the report progresses the project to Congress for authorization.
5/25/2022
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In this episode, Inside the Castle continues the diversity and inclusion discussion with members of the USACE Asian American, Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Community Group.
Listen in as Roselyn Wang, San Francisco District; Pei-Lin Yu, Walla Walla District; and Eileen Taka, Los Angeles District, talk about how COVID impacted their family and AANHPI communities globally.
5/24/2022
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The May 2022 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition highlights protecting and preserving our environment, in support of Environmental Operating Principle #4.
5/19/2022
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In this episode we talk with Mark Hainsey, the Chief Knowledge Officer at USACE Headquarters, and Brian Temple, the Knowledge Management Officer at the North Atlantic Division, to learn how USACE uses a disciplined approach to share, use and manage information across the organization in order to effectively execute programs and projects on time and within budget.
5/16/2022
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers strives to deliver quality projects on time and within budget.
In this episode, Inside the Castle talks with Jeff Mansfield, the National Quality Program Manager, about the management principles and systems used to ensure Corps has the knowledge and information needed to execute their mission in a timely fashion, at the lowest cost and highest quality.
5/11/2022
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In this episode, we discussion Section 234 of the 1996 Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) to learn how USACE is using its technical and managerial expertise to address domestic and international water resource challenges, infrastructure development and environmental protection.
Listen in as Jennifer Rainey, National Program Manager from the Interagency and International Services Branch, talks about Section 234 and how USACE works with other Federal agencies, non-governmental and international organization, and foreign governments to address problems of national significance to the United States.
5/6/2022
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Spc. Ethan Pena, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 249th Engineer Battalion Delta Company, works on trailer brakes at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., on April 28, 2022. Soldiers from the 249th are honing their skills in preparation for potential future deployments to areas impacted by natural disaster. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
5/5/2022
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Spc. Ethan Pena, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 249th Engineer Battalion Delta Company, works on trailer brakes at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., on April 28, 2022. Soldiers from the 249th are honing their skills in preparation for potential future deployments to areas impacted by natural disaster. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
5/5/2022
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Spc. Angel Taveras, a wheeled vehicle mechanic with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 249th Engineer Battalion Delta Company, works on trailer brakes at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa., on April 28, 2022. Soldiers from the 249th are honing their skills in preparation for potential future deployments to areas impacted by natural disaster. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
5/5/2022
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A power production specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 249th Engineer Battalion Delta Company, gathers air handling unit information in a building at Carlisle Barracks in Carlisle, Pa. on April 28, 2022. Soldiers are gathering electrical load data from multiple buildings on post as part of a critical infrastructure analysis for FEMA to see what it would take to power up various pieces of infrastructure during an emergency response situation. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
5/5/2022
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Power Line Distribution Specialist Soldiers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s 249th Engineer Battalion, Delta Company use bucket trucks to work on overhead power polls and lines at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. on April 28, 2022. The Soldiers are honing their skills in preparation for potential future deployments to areas impacted by natural disaster. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
5/5/2022
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Power Line Distribution Specialist Soldiers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s 249th Engineer Battalion, Delta Company use bucket trucks to work on overhead power polls and lines at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. on April 28, 2022. The Soldiers are honing their skills in preparation for potential future deployments to areas impacted by natural disaster. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
5/5/2022
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Sgt. First Class Kenneth Morton, a power production specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 249th Engineer Battalion Delta Company, gathers air handling unit information in a building at Carlisle Barracks in Carlisle, Pa. on April 28, 2022. Soldiers are gathering electrical load data from multiple buildings on post as part of a critical infrastructure analysis for FEMA to see what it would take to power up various pieces of infrastructure during an emergency response situation. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
5/5/2022
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Sgt. First Class Kenneth Morton, a power production specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 249th Engineer Battalion Delta Company, gathers electrical panel information on a building at Carlisle Barracks in Carlisle, Pa. on April 28, 2022. Soldiers are gathering electrical load data from multiple buildings on post as part of a critical infrastructure analysis for FEMA to see what it would take to power up various pieces of infrastructure during an emergency response situation. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
5/5/2022
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Power Line Distribution Specialist Soldiers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer’s 249th Engineer Battalion, Delta Company use bucket trucks to work on overhead power polls and lines at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pa. on May 2, 2022. The Soldiers are honing their skills in preparation for potential future deployments to areas impacted by natural disaster. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
5/5/2022
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A power production specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 249th Engineer Battalion Delta Company, gathers air handling unit information in a building at Carlisle Barracks in Carlisle, Pa. on April 28, 2022. Soldiers are gathering electrical load data from multiple buildings on post as part of a critical infrastructure analysis for FEMA to see what it would take to power up various pieces of infrastructure during an emergency response situation. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)
5/5/2022
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The February 2022 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition highlights fostering sustainability as a way of life, in support of Environmental Operating Principle #1, and features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that support a sustainable environment for current and future generations.
2/28/2022
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The February 2022 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition highlights fostering sustainability as a way of life, in support of Environmental Operating Principle #1, and features initiatives from across the Army environmental community that that are helping to shape a sustainable environment for current and future generations.
2/28/2022
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The August 2021 edition of The Corps Environment highlights Environmental Operating Principle #5, Consider the environment in employing a risk management and systems approach throughout the life cycles of projects and programs. It features commentary from Richard G. Kidd IV, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense (Environment and Energy Resilience), titled Tackling climate change through DOD environmental, energy resilience efforts; and includes articles: Environmental DNA provides key to identifying, protecting endangered species; USACE uses emerging technology to destroy munitions, explosives; Army’s commitment to endangered species enhances training lands; USACE, Mechoopda Tribe celebrate project partnership; ERDC forms tiger team to tackle climate change; USAEC supports Army Modernization Strategy by moving technology from laboratory to field; Revolutionary device promises efficient ecosystem management; Virtual teaming key to superfund success; Omaha District leverages innovative approach to clean up, restore formerly used defense site; and more…
8/23/2021
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The May 2021 edition of The Corps Environment highlights protecting and preserving the environment in support of Environmental Operating Principle #4. It features commentary from Col. Alicia Masson, commander, U.S. Army Environmental Command, and features articles on initiatives across the Army environmental community.
5/6/2021
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The Corps Environment magazine is an online quarterly news publication published by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers under the provisions of AR 360-1 to provide information about USACE and U.S. Army environmental initiatives, policies and technologies.
5/5/2021
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This issue of The Corps Environment focuses on Environmental Operating Principle #2, Proactively consider environmental consequences and act accordingly. It features articles on supporting sustainable water resources through research and development; revitalizing city economies; using sensor technology to collect munitions data; restoration projects; researchers develop tools to address compounding natural disturbances; Army Environmental Stewardship Program; cleaning up contaminated sediments; synchronizing environmental efforts to sustain ecosystems; Secretary of the Army Award for Energy and Water Management; protecting Arizona's multiple cultural sites; Army Modernization Strategy minimizes impact to environment; preserving habitats of endangered species; using dredged sediment to rebuild salt marshes; the Network for Engineering With Nature; assessing environmental impacts; and, using science to address permafrost to support Army readiness.
2/16/2021
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This issue of The Corps Environment focuses on Environmental Operating Principle #2, Proactively consider environmental consequences and act accordingly. It features articles on Army cleanup and restoration initiatives; the Army Modernization Program; using sensor technology to advance munitions data collection; synchronizing efforts to sustain ecosystems; protecting cultural sites at Yuma Proving Ground; monitoring reservoir operations to preserve endangered species; using dredged sediment to rebuild marsh habitats; and, addressing permafrost to support Army readiness.
2/16/2021
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WWII Style infographic for the fight against COIVD
1/20/2021
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WWII Style infographic for the fight against COIVD
1/20/2021
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The State of the Infrastructure: A Joint Report by the Bureau of Reclamation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provides a high-level overview of the infrastructure asset portfolio and related asset management practices, collaboration efforts, and future strategies.
2/4/2020
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Contract specialist with the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, overcomes childhood hardships to become valued employee and the 2019 Face of Queen Size Magazine, an award-winning monthly print and digital publication dedicated to servicing the full-figured industry.
5/31/2019
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BROOKLYN, N.Y. -- Lt. Col. Julie D'Annunzio retired from the U.S. Army following a 23-year career at a retirement ceremony in her honor held May 10 at the Fort Hamilton Community Club's Washington Room in Brooklyn, New York.
5/16/2019
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Over the course of the past five years, I've had the privilege of championing our environmental mission alongside the highly-skilled and capable workforce within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). As I transition from serving as the Environmental Programs Chief at Headquarters to the Regional Programs Manager at North Atlantic Division, I would be remiss if I did not take this opportunity to give a shout-out to our USACE-wide environmental team and the value-added results they continue to deliver.
4/12/2019
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Engaging with a diverse crowd of Arizona State University students, alumni, professors, and local veterans, Ms. Karen Baker, chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Environmental Division, discussed the value of, and successful initiatives in, sustainability within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during Arizona State University’s Salute to Service program earlier this month.
Participating in forums across the country, Baker aims to foster understanding of the USACE’s environmental mission and the progress being seen nationwide. For her recent engagement at Arizona State University, she focused her discussion on why sustainability principles are important to national security and USACE’s recent successes in energy efficiency, water conservation, sustainable acquisition, and fleet management.
11/21/2018
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VidiU Streaming - CELRN Equipment Test.
11/7/2018
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Starting at 1200EST on 09 Oct 2018 the Jacksonville District - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be hosting an End of Fiscal Year 18 Celebration and Feasibility and Cost Sharing Agreement.
10/9/2018
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A team of nine American first responders traveled to Skopje for a flood response exercise Sept. 17-21. Named Comprehensive Response Vodno 2018, the exercise is part of the U.S. Civil-Military Emergency Preparedness Program, under the Center for Civil-Military Relations.
9/26/2018
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After 49 years, a former U.S. Army first lieutenant was finally formally presented with the Bronze Star Medal he earned for his actions in Vietnam in 1969 during a ceremony at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Headquarters in Washington, D.C.
8/22/2018
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Safe access routes, electricity, drinking water, and sanitation are all essential in the aftermath of a disaster. Less instinctual, yet every bit as essential to long-term recovery, is minimizing damage to wildlife and natural resources during the restoration of critical infrastructure. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, under a mission assignment from FEMA, deployed hundreds of first responders to construct emergency access routes, demolish damaged structures, provide temporary, protective tarps for exposed roofs, and remove and dispose of debris after Hurricanes Irma and Maria devastated Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. FEMA also directed USACE to provide temporary emergency power to critical facilities and later assigned USACE the largest emergency power restoration mission, in U.S. history, in support of the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority. Included among the first responders are environmental science and management professionals who inspect power restoration project sites daily to assess compliance with environmental regulations including the Clean Water, Endangered Species and Fish and Wildlife Coordination Acts.
4/28/2018
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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it will provide additional resources to further support emergency power restoration by increasing the value of an existing contract.
4/7/2018
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Temporary Emergency Power mission in Puerto Rico installed the 2000th power generator on Mar. 31, 2018.
4/2/2018