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    CALHOUN FALLS, S.C. — A child casts her rod in hopes to land a catfish at the 2011 Kid's Fishing Derby hosted by the Army Corps of Engineers at Lake Richard B. Russell.

    USACE to host Kid's Fishing Derby May 12 at Lake Russell

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Georgia Department of Natural Resources, and the Lake Russell Recreation and Tourism Coalition will host the 24th Annual Kid's Fishing Derby.
  • GEORGIA — Col. Jeff M. Hall, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, speaks at a press conference announcing the release of the Final Report for the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, April 11, 2012. Pictured right is Curtis Foltz, executive director for the Georgia Ports Authority, who also attended and spoke at the press conference. In the background, a cargo ship sails up the Savannah River toward the Garden City Terminal. The event took place at the Corps' maintenance depot located on the Hutchinson Island side of the Savannah River.

    Corps of Engineers releases final report on Savannah Harbor Expansion Project

    Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, released the final report on the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project, April 11, 2012.
  • AFGHANISTAN — A robot at the SPC Jeremy J. Loveless Blow-in-Place Engineer Training Facility at Kandahar Airfield demonstrates its remarkable dexterity by picking up the photographer's cap on March 24, 2012.

    533rd FEST-M in Afghanistan

    The 533rd FEST-M returned to Fort Knox, Ky., April 3 after completing more than 230 engineer designs, assessments, surveys and quality assurance/quality control projects throughout Afghanistan during its year-long deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) explains the Trinity River Project to visiting DISD students. USACE was one of EDD 2011's hands-on exhibitors. Thousands of Dallas Independent School District students visited the USACE booth and learned about the Trinity River Project and its impact on the local ecosystem. USACE has approximately 34,000 dedicated civilians and soldiers delivering engineering services to customers in more than 90 countries worldwide. USACE men and women protect and restore the Nation's environment including efforts in the Everglades, the Louisiana coast, and in many of the country's waterways. USACE also cleans sites with contaminated with hazardous, toxic and radioactive waste and material in hopes of sustaining the environment.

    USACE marks Earth Day 2012 with activities far, wide

    April is known for its spring showers, the hum of lawn mowers as they start up, and for the annual Earth Day celebrations hosted by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers districts, divisions, and centers.
  • Col. Donald E. Degidio, Jr. (right), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District commander, briefs Col. Gregory Gunter (left), Deputy POD Commander, during Key Resolve 2012.

    Pacific Ocean Division-Forward supports Key Resolve 2012

    Key Resolve is an annual joint-combined Command Post Exercise which demonstrates the U.S. commitment to the Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance and enhances the combat readiness of ROK and U.S. supporting forces.
  • WASHINGTON — Maj. Gen. Merdith Temple, acting chief of engineers of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, presents a Corps Castle to Leland Johnson, author of "Situation Desperate: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Disaster Relief Operations, Origins to 1950". Johnson is a freelance writer and researcher from Westmoreland, Tenn. The Office of History officially published the book in a ceremony at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters, Mar. 23, 2012.

    Situation Desperate: U.S. Army Engineer Disaster Relief Operations, Origins to 1950

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Office of History officially released Situation Desperate: U.S. Army Engineer Disaster Relief Operations, Origins to 1950 during a ceremony in the Executive Foyer in Headquarters.
  • QUANTICO, Va. — Command Sgt. Maj. Michael Buxbaum, command sergeant major of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, maneuvers his Harley-Davidson Ultra Classic through an S-curve during the Basic Riders Course II March 16 at Marine Corps Base Quantico.

    Motorcycle Safety

    Two men sat down to talk, and they couldn't have been more different. One a senior NCO, the other a fedral employee. One a talker, the other more terse. One with two good legs, the other on crutches with a prosthetic.
  • This is a view of wingdams on the Mississippi River at Nininger, Minn., in 1891. In his 1883 book “Life on the Mississippi,” Samuel Clemens wrote, “The military engineers of the Commission have taken upon their shoulders the job of making the Mississippi over again… They are building wing-dams here and there to deflect the current; and dikes to confine it to narrower bounds; and other dikes to make it stay there.”

    What Mark Twain said about the Corps of Engineers

    For more than a century, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has had the mission to keep the Mississippi River open for navigation.
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    Top Michigan construction firms, Army Corps of Engineers bring Army's 'greenest' lab to life

    When the Army officially opens the Ground Systems Power and Energy Laboratory April 11, more than 300 of the nation's top government, industry and academic leaders will tour a unique lab that is not only the cornerstone of the Army's next-generation of power and energy initiatives but also the Army's most environmentally conscious laboratory.
  • FOLSOM, Calif. --(From left) Jason Walsh and Sue Fox, safety specialists; and Dan Williams, safety officer from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, prepare to award certificates of completion for the yearly fire extinguisher safety training here, April 7, 2012. The training, mandated by Occupational Safety and Health Administration and conducted by the district's safety office, included a video presentation, group discussion, followed by a timed live-fire exercise.

    How small businesses 'brush up' on safety skills

    A safety plan basically identifies four basic elements: the task, the hazards associated with the task, the corrective action necessary to mitigate those hazards, and what kind of training may be required to fulfill those corrective actions.

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Interested in learning more about the 2026 annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development? Public information sessions will take place soon. Learn more about these opportunities: https://t.co/dGJk1Xj3ec https://t.co/jIFRjBDB8d
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RT @Readygov: Various states are experiencing heavy rains this week. If there is a flash flood watch or warning in your area, seek shelter…
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Today in USACE Headquarters, team members gathered in celebration of the 250th birthday of the U.S. Army and the Engineer Regiment with a cake cutting and Engineer Muster. Essayons! #USACE250 https://t.co/UY2tbosT2D
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Today the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers celebrates 250 years: Since the beginning, USACE has been at the forefront of engineering excellence, responding to the nation’s most complex challenges with unmatched expertise and dedication. More: https://t.co/JUwEXjHnbn #USACE250 https://t.co/lk1bZOhVmR
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USACE is proud to celebrate 250 years of service to the nation. The USACE motto, Essayons, which means “Let us try” in French, captures our spirit of innovation and resolve. #USACE250 https://t.co/WrIOvSig2D
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Older than the nation it defends, the @USArmy has made a difference in the history and founding of America. Today, June 14, we celebrate America's Army and look forward to the upcoming birthday of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, June 16. Essayons! #USACE250 https://t.co/AFtbEy9eyM
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RT @USArmy: Honor the fallen. #Army250
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RT @USArmy: After 250 years, it still comes down to three words. THIS. WE'LL. DEFEND. #Army250 https://t.co/4V3faxVa96
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The @USArmy Birthday Run was held this morning at @JBMHH. For 250 years, the United States Army and our U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have stood strong in the defense of this Nation. #USACE250 https://t.co/HshuDrYG6G
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RT @USArmy: For 250 years, Army heroes have shaped our nation's story. To honor their legacy, we’ve launched a new site showcasing their…
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RT @USArmy: 🥳 The countdown for our 250th Birthday is underway! 🇺🇸 Visiting D.C. for the festival and parade? Save this post for everythin…
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A life jacket can’t save your life if it’s floating on top of the water and you’re sinking to the bottom. Having a life jacket on your boat, even if it’s “readily accessible,” is not good enough. #PleaseWearIt so you can enjoy boating another day. https://t.co/qwANN78BSK
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ICYMI: Proposals are being accepted for studies/projects for Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development: https://t.co/dGJk1Xj3ec https://t.co/PCz71EBDpZ
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RT @DeptofDefense: On June 6, 1944, Allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy, France, changing the course of history. Their courage se…
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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,600 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19. Learn more: https://t.co/NsmH8yghB7 https://t.co/l5bj7hdwmh
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Did you know May 31st was National Dam Safety Awareness Day? We remember that no dam is risk free. We must work together to promote awareness of the benefits and risks of dams: https://t.co/0kaitO9FO9 #KnowYourDam #DamSafetyDay https://t.co/ZgaeZqVGaj
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Did you know we have a new Regulatory Request System? Find out more: https://t.co/C2rxPfpQNt https://t.co/6Tbmxu1qhd
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When the @101stAASLTDIV needs to move over 1,000+ trucks, trailers, and tons of equipment training, they rely on the cost-effectiveness and convenience of the nation’s waterways, maintained by @USACEHQ. 🔗 https://t.co/tIKbmcHHPL 📷: Ben Russo @VicksburgUSACE https://t.co/jTXkzyK2mN
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When the @101stAASLTDIV needs to move over 1,000+ trucks, trailers, and tons of equipment training, they rely on the cost-effectiveness and convenience of the nation’s waterways, maintained by @USACEHQ. 🔗 https://t.co/apEx4cUYGo 📸: Ben Russo @USACEVicksburg https://t.co/CHMbdiRQvQ
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🎙️ On this episode of Build Strong With Us, we talk with Brian Ellis of USACE Aviation in Huntsville, AL. Brian spent a career in uniform in the aviation field, and is now driving innovation within USACE. Listen here: https://t.co/zb4WG0xDUl https://t.co/JbNAM2Zty5
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