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A group of men and women pose for a picture in a conference room. — USACE Value Engineering Team Recognized on Global Stage

'For the first time in its 250-year history, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers earned a Top 20 finish for its innovative approach to project delivery against corporate powerhouses in the prestigious Project Management Institute (PMI), Program Management Office (PMO) Global Awards...'

9/9/2025
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Army Executes POTUS Directive on Ambler Road Project

Oct. 23, 2025

USACE introduces new Regulatory Request System module

Sept. 22, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers begins implementing policy to increase America’s energy generation efficiency

Sept. 22, 2025

Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 27

Sept. 15, 2025

News Stories

November

13 Nov 2024
The Corps Environment – Fall 2024 edition now available
The Fall 2024 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features ongoing projects and initiatives that are providing enduring environmental and economic benefits around the globe.
6 Nov 2024
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.
October

18 Oct 2024
With bird’s-eye view, Army engineer researchers, Soldiers respond to Hurricane Helene
As responders continue to help North Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene, a team from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), headquartered in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is providing high-quality aerial imagery to guide recovery efforts.
11 Oct 2024
U.S. Army Engineers gear up for AUSA
U.S. Army Engineers are gearing up to showcase their support to the nation and the warfighter during the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting, Oct. 14 to 16, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
3 Oct 2024
Louisville District deploys debris team in support of Hurricane Helene recovery
Subject matter experts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville district are deploying to areas in North Carolina and Florida that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued mission assignments to USACE to provide technical assistance in planning and coordinating the scope of potential debris missions for affected areas in North Carolina.
September

19 Sep 2024
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 28.
13 Sep 2024
Graham assumes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
WASHINGTON – Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr. today assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and became the Army’s 56th Chief of Engineers during a three-part ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall. Graham assumed command from outgoing USACE commander Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon during the change of command ceremony hosted by Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy A. George.
13 Sep 2024
New Army Civil Works program announces 18 proposals are being invited to apply for federal financing for non-federal dam safety project
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the first set of proposals being invited to apply for loans under the new Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP). CWIFP is a new federal financing program to provide loans and loan guarantees for borrowers for safety projects to maintain, upgrade, and repair non-federal dams.
12 Sep 2024
Spellmon Departs Army, Leaves Lasting Legacy
After 38 years of service, the active-duty Army career of Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon comes to a close tomorrow as he retires from military service in a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall.
August

29 Aug 2024
Army announces civil works investments in small, disadvantaged communities
WASHINGTON – Michael L. Connor, assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, announced today during a visit to the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona that 12 communities from across the country will be the first to participate in a pilot program specifically designed to make federal investments in small or economically disadvantaged communities.

News Releases

13 Nov 2024
The Corps Environment – Fall 2024 edition now available
The Fall 2024 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features ongoing projects and initiatives that are providing enduring environmental and economic benefits around the globe.
6 Nov 2024
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Veterans Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,850 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Veterans Day, November 11.
18 Oct 2024
With bird’s-eye view, Army engineer researchers, Soldiers respond to Hurricane Helene
As responders continue to help North Carolina communities devastated by Hurricane Helene, a team from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), headquartered in Vicksburg, Mississippi, is providing high-quality aerial imagery to guide recovery efforts.
11 Oct 2024
U.S. Army Engineers gear up for AUSA
U.S. Army Engineers are gearing up to showcase their support to the nation and the warfighter during the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting, Oct. 14 to 16, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C.
3 Oct 2024
Louisville District deploys debris team in support of Hurricane Helene recovery
Subject matter experts with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville district are deploying to areas in North Carolina and Florida that were impacted by Hurricane Helene. The Federal Emergency Management Agency has issued mission assignments to USACE to provide technical assistance in planning and coordinating the scope of potential debris missions for affected areas in North Carolina.
19 Sep 2024
Army Corps of Engineers waives fees and invites volunteers to participate in National Public Lands Day, Sept. 28
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches at its recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day (NPLD) on Saturday, Sept. 28.
13 Sep 2024
Graham assumes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
WASHINGTON – Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr. today assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and became the Army’s 56th Chief of Engineers during a three-part ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall. Graham assumed command from outgoing USACE commander Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon during the change of command ceremony hosted by Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy A. George.
13 Sep 2024
New Army Civil Works program announces 18 proposals are being invited to apply for federal financing for non-federal dam safety project
The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced the first set of proposals being invited to apply for loans under the new Corps Water Infrastructure Financing Program (CWIFP). CWIFP is a new federal financing program to provide loans and loan guarantees for borrowers for safety projects to maintain, upgrade, and repair non-federal dams.
12 Sep 2024
Spellmon Departs Army, Leaves Lasting Legacy
After 38 years of service, the active-duty Army career of Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon comes to a close tomorrow as he retires from military service in a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall.
29 Aug 2024
Army announces civil works investments in small, disadvantaged communities
WASHINGTON – Michael L. Connor, assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works, announced today during a visit to the Navajo Nation in northeastern Arizona that 12 communities from across the country will be the first to participate in a pilot program specifically designed to make federal investments in small or economically disadvantaged communities.