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    USACE campground sports new Splash Pad for fun and excitement

    JAMESTOWN, KY. (July 28, 2020) The word is out. One of the best way to beat the heat in the Lake Cumberland summer sun is to splash the day away in the refreshing sprinkles of a splash pad.
  • Ryan Field, senior program manager, Special Projects Branch, USACE Omaha-District, was recognized as USACE Hero of the Week for his efforts in successfully leading a team in the planning, development, and award of the Kalispell Regional Medical Center, and alternate care facility in Kalispell Montana, during the COVID-19 pandemic, July 24, 2020.

    Omaha USACE employee recognized for leading team during COVID-19.

    An employee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District and native of Chicago, was recognized for his accomplishments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Nursing and Engineering: A Surprisingly Unsurprising Pairing

    Nursing and Engineering: A Surprisingly Unsurprising Pairing

    When I walked into the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) building on my first day as a summer hire, I felt some uncertainty and confusion as to how I, a nursing major, could contribute to the district. I had never taken an engineering class, nor had I even visited a construction site before. The confusion extended into the district employees as well, as they looked at me and asked, “nursing and engineering? I can’t see how those two have any relation.”
  • John Martin maintenance staff remove mineral and debris buildup from conduit air vents, June 2020.

    USACE-Albuquerque District’s John Martin conduit project results in much needed maintenance and repairs

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ John Martin Dam received significant maintenance and minor repairs in a recently completed conduit project.
  • The Rivers Project Office in West Alton, Mo., is conducting its first timber sale and harvest in order to promote the establishment of early successional floodplain forest along the Mississippi River. The objective of this project is to improve forest health and enhance habitat for a variety of wildlife. Bids are now open to the public.

    Rivers Project Office – Timber Sale

    The Rivers Project Office in West Alton, Mo., is conducting its first timber sale and harvest in order to promote the establishment of early successional floodplain forest along the Mississippi River. The objective of this project is to improve forest health and enhance habitat for a variety of wildlife. Bids are now open to the public.
  • INDIAN MOUND, Tn. (Jul 21, 2020). Train like you fight, Soldiers load for JRTC. (Photo by USACE/Daniel Barrios)

    101st ABN DIV Engineers and USACE Nashville District partner to load at Lock C for JRTC Rotation

    INDIAN MOUND, Tenn. (Jul 21, 2020) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District in partnership with Fort Campbell Ky., recently completed a $2 million project to upgrade the Lock C location on the Cumberland River in Indian Mound, Tenn. Upon completion of the project, USACE handed over operational control to the post.
  • Members of the Afghanistan District watch as Colonel Mark Geraldi bids farewell to Colonel Chris Becking as he completes his tour as the outgoing commander.

    Geraldi assumes command of the Afghanistan District

    In a small but important ceremony, Colonel Mark Geraldi assumes command of the Afghanistan District from outgoing commander, Chris Becking.
  • Camp Prince Historical Marker Dedication

    Camp Prince Historical Marker Dedication

    The Raleigh County Historical Society unveiled a marker at Camp Prince Army Station on Friday, July 17. Camp Prince was an Engineer training and testing facility that provided testing of bridging equipment and techniques that were employed in the Korean War and training for the Army until 1957. The site was originally chosen for its unique directional flows and proximity to the Bluestone Dam. The terrain at Camp Prince is also very similar to the terrain in Korea.
  • Groundbreaking Ceremony for Phase 5 Stilling Basin of the Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance Mega-Project

    Groundbreaking Ceremony for Phase 5 Stilling Basin of the Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance Mega-Project

    Recently the Huntington District celebrated the beginning of the Phase 5 Stilling Basin of the Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance Mega-Project by holding a ground breaking ceremony. The ceremony featured speeches by Colonel Jason Evers, Major General Robert Whittle, Frank Piedimonte, President and COO, Brayman Construction Corp; Mayor Jack Scott of the City of Hinton; Senator Shelly Moore-Capito; Congresswoman Carol Miller; Mara Boggs, State Director for Senator Joe Manchin III; and, Mike Hall, Chief of Staff to Governor Jim Justice.
  • USACE photo by Mark Rankin

    Wigner named Nashville District Employee of the Month for June 2020

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 21, 2020) – Ryan Wigner, civil engineer in the Water Resources Section within the Engineering and Construction Division, is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District employee of the month for June 2020.

News Releases

  • Corps to open more parks on Norfork and Bull Shoals Lakes

    MOUNTAIN HOME, Ark. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mountain Home Project Office will open more parks on Friday, Aug. 21 around Norfork and Bull Shoals lakes. Some parks never opened this summer and remained closed because of high water and operating procedures related to COVID-19.

  • Corps of Engineers closes fourth breach on Levee System L-536 near Corning, Missouri

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District closed the last of four breaches earmarked for repair along the Missouri River Levee System L-536, northwest of Corning, Missouri Monday.

  • Corps to lower downstream river level to assist stilling basin rehabilitation

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District, announces temporary changes to water management operations at Tuttle Creek Lake resulting in lower downstream river elevation on the Big Blue River between Tuttle Creek and Rocky Ford dams.

  • TAM exercises Option Year 1 for MMSC SATOC in Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District exercised Option Year 1 for the MMSC (Multi-Mission Surface Combatant) SATOC (Single Award Task Order Contract) for the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

  • David D. Terry Lock and Dam to close for maintenance

    LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is scheduling a lock closure at David D. Terry Lock & Dam on the Arkansas River from 6 a.m. Aug. 19 until 6 p.m. Aug. 29, so workers can perform required tests on critical components of the lock.

  • Contract awarded for Carrollton Floodwall Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New Orleans District, recently awarded a contract for the Mississippi River Carrollton Floodwall project in New Orleans. The $8.9M construction contract was awarded to APC Construction, LLC of Algiers, La. Construction is expected to begin in late September and be completed by March 2022.

  • Position Title: Winchman

    Opening and Closing Dates:  08/17/20 – 08/21/20 Position Title:  Winchman Series/Grade:  XF-5725-07 Full Performance Level:  XF-07 Duty Location:  Official Duty Station is Ensley Engineer Yard.  Hourly Salary Range:  $20.80 – 24.27 Work Schedule:  Full-Time Appointment Type:  Seasonal Travel Requirement:  Temporary Duty Travel is greater than 50% of the time Who May Apply:  U.S. Citizens

  • Position Title: R&H C&M Foreman

    Opening and Closing Dates:  08/17/20 – 08/21/20 Position Title:  R&H C&M Foreman Series/Grade:  XH-4701-10 Full Performance Level:  XH-10 Duty Location:  Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard, position requires TDY travel and mandatory overtime.  Hourly Salary Range:  $33.26 - $38.80 Work Schedule:  Full-Time Appointment Type:  Permanent Travel Requirement:   Temporary Duty Travel is over 50% of the time Who May Apply:  U.S. Citizens

  • Special permit archery hunt scheduled for Clinton Lake

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Clinton Lake announces the opening of the application process for its annual Special Archery Hunt at Bloomington, Rockhaven and Woodridge parks to be held November 1 - December 31, 2020. Applications are due Sept. 7, 2020. This is a specially permitted, archery-only hunting event. Hunting is not usually allowed in the park areas at Clinton Lake; however, the Corps hosts this annual hunt in areas that are closed to public hunting to prevent overpopulation of deer.

  • Position Title: Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechan

    Opening and Closing Dates:  08/17/2020 - 08/21/2020 Position Title:  Heavy Mobile Equipment Mechanic Series/Grade:  XF-5803-11 Full Performance Level:  XF-11 Duty Location:  Official Duty Station is the Ensley Engineer Yard, position requires TDY travel with the Mat Loading Unit and mandatory overtime.  Hourly Salary Range:  $27.15 - $31.64 Work Schedule:  Full-Time Appointment Type:  Seasonal Travel Requirement:   Temporary Duty Travel is over 50% of the time Who May Apply:  U.S. Citizens

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The Society of American Military Engineers recently recognized Alpha Company, 249th Engineer Battalion, with the prestigious 2024 Itschner Award, presented annually to the most outstanding active-duty engineer company in the U.S. Army. Essayons! https://t.co/aYu3xV6tcw
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As USACE prepares for possible changes in recreation operations this summer season due to staffing shortages, public safety and service quality continue to be our highest priorities.
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