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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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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

January

6 Jan 2020
High-dollar contracts announced, DCMA will administer
The agency manages approximately 350,000 contracts with an overall total value of $5.2 trillion, and authorizes $678.4 million in contractor payments each business day.
5 Jan 2020
FED leans forward in military spouse employment opportunities
CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED),
2 Jan 2020
Defense bill to fund pay raise for military, civilian personnel
The $738 billion defense spending bill signed into law by President Donald J. Trump funds the largest pay increases in a decade.
2 Jan 2020
Winter doesn't put freeze on flood repairs
When the unprecedented and historical flooding started in the Missouri and Platte River basins in March 2019, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Omaha District responded immediately. Within hours, the District, led by the Readiness Branch, was developing plans and sending materials out to fight the flood and provide assistance to communities within harm’s way.
December

31 Dec 2019
DoD Releases 2020 Military Pay and Compensation Rates
The Department of Defense has released the 2020 Rates for Basic Allowance for Housing, Basic Allowance for Subsistence, and Basic Pay. These rates will take effect on Jan. 1, 2020. Basic Allowance for Housing rates will increase an average of 2.8%, Basic Allowance for Subsistence rates will increase 0.9%, and Basic Pay will increase 3.1% over the entire force.
27 Dec 2019
Building the King High School in Sesabo
SESABO, Japan -- In the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), there are two occasions that are
27 Dec 2019
Veterans with Veteran Health ID Card can shop at Military Exchange starting Jan. 1
The Defense Department has announced expanded commissary, Military Service Exchange and MWR access beginning Jan. 1, 2020, and established a standard for physical access to military installations.
26 Dec 2019
Dredging to start in Norfolk Harbor inner channels
NORFOLK, Va. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Cottrell Contracting are set to begin dredging the Norfolk Harbor Inner Channel and channel to Newport News on Saturday.
26 Dec 2019
Powering the Fleet
SASEBO, Japan -- Two weeks ago the USS America (LHA 6) arrived at Commander, Fleet Activities (CFA)
23 Dec 2019
TAD’s senior civilian earns Presidential Rank Award
When President Donald Trump recognized 141 members of the Federal Government’s Senior Executive Service by presenting them with the annual Presidential Rank Award on Dec. 17, 2019, Alvin “Al” Lee, the Transatlantic Division’s Director of Programs and Business, was among the list of 30 recipients earning the “Distinguished Executives” award – one of only four Department of the Army members receiving the recognition. The Presidential Rank Award is the top award a civilian Federal employee can receive.

News Releases

9 Apr 2020
USACE Galveston District awards second Corpus Christi Ship Channel dredging contract
GALVESTON, Texas – Yesterday the Galveston District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded a second multi-million dollar contract for the Corpus Christi Ship Channel Improvement Project. Callan Marine, LTD, of Galveston, Texas, will receive $97.9 million, including the base contract and seven options, to dredge Lower Bay Reach as part of Corps efforts to deepen and widen the Corpus Christi Ship Channel. Five more options are contained in the contract and could be activated at a later date.
9 Apr 2020
Force Health Protection Guidance - Supplement 7
Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness Matthew Donovan recently released Supplement 7 to the Force Health Protection Guidance, providing guidance on cloth face coverings, personal protection equipment and non-pharmaceutical interventions.
9 Apr 2020
Comment period to close soon on Columbia River System Operations draft environmental impact statement and preferred alternative
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Bureau of Reclamation and Bonneville Power Administration continue to welcome comments on the draft Columbia River System Operations Environmental Impact Statement through April 13, 2020.
9 Apr 2020
USACE supporting FEMA on state determined expansion of medical capacity starting in St. Louis area
The Kansas City District, together with the St. Louis District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in support of FEMA and other federal agencies are working together to help the State of Missouri expand medical capacity, in case of a surge in COVID-19 patients in coming days and weeks.
9 Apr 2020
Huntington District to close additional day use recreational areas
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. - In the interest of public safety due to COVID-19 concerns, and in accordance with Center for Disease Control recommendations, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District will be closing these additional Corps-managed day use recreational areas.
9 Apr 2020
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 20-19 Toad Suck Lock (No.8) Tow Haulage Back In Service
MKARNS -Tow haulage equipment at Toad Suck Ferry Lock (No. 8) NM 155.9 has been returned to service.
9 Apr 2020
Chief of Engineers signs Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Project report
The Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) signed a key ecosystem restoration report April 8, 2020, that allows Congress to consider the project for future authorization. Lt. Gen. Todd T. Semonite, Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), signed the Chief of Engineers Report for the Loxahatchee River Watershed Restoration Project (LRWRP). The project, part of the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP), is the culmination of a planning effort that the Jacksonville District began in 2015 with the support of the South Florida Water Management District and other representatives from federal, state, local, and tribal governments, stakeholder groups, and the public at large.
8 Apr 2020
Mobile District Awards Contract To Repair Walter F. George Dam
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District announced today that it has awarded the construction contract to repair long-term displaced stone and riprap on the Walter F. George Dam earthen embankment, which was damaged by Hurricane Michael in late 2018.
8 Apr 2020
Latest Force Health Protection Guidance
The Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness recently released the latest Force Health Protection guidance (supplements 5 and 6).
8 Apr 2020
Corps seeks comments on its Upper Mississippi River forest management practices
ST. PAUL, Minn. –The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is seeking comments on a draft programmatic Environmental Assessment, or EA, it released today, April 8.