News Stories

  • June

    USACE Marks 250 Years with Pivotal Support to the Army’s Birthday

    As the U.S. Army celebrated its 250th anniversary June 14 with a birthday festival and parade in the nation's capital, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was hard at work behind the scenes and on the logistical front lines. In a powerful intersection of history and engineering excellence, USACE’s contributions helped ensure parade success while also symbolizing its own 250th anniversary of building and defending the nation.
  • May

    USACE Navigation mission critical to Armed Forces’ strategic readiness

    When the U.S. Army's 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) needs to move over 1,000 trucks, trailers, and tons of equipment for a large training exercise, they rely on the cost-effectiveness and convenience of the nation’s waterways.
  • The Corps Environment – Spring 2025 edition now available

    The Spring 2025 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This publication highlights how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is turning environmental challenges into mission-ready solutions. Content in this issue includes ongoing projects and initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are leveraging environmental stewardship as a force multiplier — enhancing military readiness, strengthening strategic partnerships and supporting community well-being.
  • USACE Completes Two-Week Regional Power Mission Exercise, Prepares for Upcoming Hurricane Season

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) successfully concluded a two-week Regional Power Mission Exercise on May 16, enhancing its readiness to provide critical temporary emergency power in the wake of a major disaster.
  • U.S. Engineering Team Assesses Colón, Panama’s Infrastructure Challenges, Strengthening Bilateral Partnership

    A team from the U.S. Army’s 553rd Forward Engineer Support Team-Advance (FEST-A) drove around important parts of the city of Colón, Panama, surveying the stormwater and wastewater systems on May 13, 2025. The survey was designed to find ways to bolster the ongoing partnership between the United States and Panama while addressing one of Panama’s largest city’s long-standing infrastructure issues.
  • OPTIC: Transforming Mission Planning with Safety, Efficiency, and Innovation

    The proliferation of Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) in civil works, emergency response, and military applications is the primary driver for development of the Operator’s Tool for Information Collection (OPTIC). Designed to meet operational needs, OPTIC leverages decades of experience to improve mission planning, operational tracking, and data-driven decisions for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE).
  • April

    What is a Sapper? 250 Years of “Badass” Engineers

    In the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the term sapper carries weight. For 250 years, sappers have served as elite combat engineers, supporting frontline infantry in every war throughout American history.
  • March

    Double Duty: Chris Stewarts’ Service in and out of Uniform

    Chris "CJ" Stewart seamlessly balances his dual roles as a federal civilian logistics management specialist and an Army Reservist. Serving within the Resource Integration Division (RID) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Logistics Activity (ULA), Stewart's civilian duties involve assessing logistics through the Command Logistics Review Program (CLRP). Simultaneously, as a Motor Transport Operator (88M) in the Army Reserves, his military focus is also squarely on logistics. Stewart recently completed a year-long activation based in Poland, where his mission involved deterring, defending against, and potentially defeating adversarial aggression. His logistical support stretched across multiple countries, including Poland, Croatia, Slovenia, Lithuania, Latvia, Estonia, and Germany. During his deployment, Stewart held multiple critical command roles in addition to his regular duties, including SHARP Ambassador Program representative, Suicide Prevention Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC), Liaison Officer NCOIC, and Unit Movement Officer NCOIC.
  • USACE Aviation Program Office: Enhancing Efficiency and Compliance in UAS Operations

    The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Aviation Program Office (APO) plays a pivotal role in advancing crewed and uncrewed aviation missions across the organization. Established to meet the growing demands of Civil Works, Emergency Response, and Combatant Command operations, the APO serves as the central aviation authority for USACE, ensuring the safe, legal, and efficient operation of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS).
  • February

    The Corps Environment – Winter 2025 edition now available

    The Winter 2025 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features ongoing projects and initiatives that are proactively considering the environment and influencing partnerships in support of military readiness and community well-being.

News Releases

FED Takes Aim at Increased Diversity with AMIE Internship Program

Far East District
Published Dec. 1, 2020
Samuel Coleman, FED AMIE alumnus speaks to Armed Forces Network about his internship.

Samuel Coleman, FED AMIE alumnus speaks to Armed Forces Network about his internship.

Samuel Coleman, FED AMIE alumnus speaks to Armed Forces Network about his internship.

Samuel Coleman and Oluwaferanmi Olulana bid FED farewell after their 2019 Summer Internship.

Samuel Coleman, FED AMIE alumnus speaks to Armed Forces Network about his internship.

“I really enjoyed visiting some of the area’s attractions. I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in the STEM field,” says 2019 AMIE Intern, Samuel Coleman.

Samuel Coleman, FED AMIE alumnus speaks to Armed Forces Network about his internship.

“I really enjoyed visiting some of the area’s attractions. I would highly recommend this program to anyone interested in the STEM field,” says 2019 AMIE Intern, Samuel Coleman.

"Our District is looking for the industry's finest graduates and top talent to help design and build our nation's future by working with the US Army Corps of Engineers," says Lt. Col. Dennis McGee, Deputy Commander Far East District. 

As an organization known for its engineering excellence across the Korean peninsula, the Far East District has achieved that notoriety due in part to their focus on acquiring diverse and exceptional talent. Their organizational culture is agile, innovative, collaborative, and inclusive. These traits have consistently allowed the Corps to outperform other organizations who have not created such priorities in hiring.

“When we examine the industry’s engineering changes and the new ways projects are being designed, the Corps is even more determined to seek new and diverse perspectives adept at uncovering advanced problem-solving strategies to keep up with those rapidly changing technologies. Our partnership with Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering (AMIE) is just one of the ways we go about increasing the range of perspectives we bring to our projects,” says Far East District Commander, Col. Christopher Crary.

As the District looks to become an increasingly efficient and effective solution in the marketplace, it will continue invigorating its current staff to deliver leading engineering and environmental solutions on the peninsula.

“For the Pacific, the challenge is greater following a year-long pandemic.  In this battle for talent, we must focus our efforts on emerging diverse markets to successfully attract, recruit, and retain a highly-skilled workforce capable of meeting current and future readiness and mission requirements in the Korean Peninsula.  One way to get after this goal is to support Advancing Minorities Interest in Engineering (AMIE) in order to increase the participation of individuals with disabilities, minorities, and women,” says Mr. Stephen Brown, Far East District Equal Employment Opportunity Manager.

Kenith Ward, Project Engineer for the Far East District’s Security Operations Resident Office explains the significance of the AMIE program, “it allows the interns to learn the process of a project from the cradle to the grave. USACE-FED requires an integrated workforce with various skill sets in order to make a project successful. Incorporating Project Management, Engineering, and Design, along with Construction allows the interns to understand that obtaining a certain degree does not pigeonhole you into one field. It provides an opportunity for them to see what actually happens in different sections and how they are all tied to a single mission.”

Kenith is a primary sponsor of the AMIE program. He works with a team of other FED employees, who help announce, select, and mentor the students once they arrive in South Korea. “We allow them to experience the interactions between multiple Divisions in FED to give them an understanding of how each department is intertwined. Most importantly, the AMIE program provides our interns with the opportunity to experience the South Korean culture. Our AMIE sponsors incorporate multiple tours (DMZ, city tours, food tours) and adventures throughout South Korea; providing our interns with an experience they will never forget.”

Samuel Coleman recalls his time as a USACE AMIE intern, “The AMIE internship opportunity was amazing. I was able to work in various areas within the FED including project management, engineering, and construction.

The experience has led me to expand what I wanted to do in engineering into project and construction management. My Points of Contact were exceptional in helping me navigate through the program, Korea, and the various military installations we visited.”

Coleman is currently working on his master’s degree in structural engineering at the University of Florida.

The Far East District will begin accepting applications for this year’s AMIE internship via USA Jobs in January. This opportunity is available to students pursuing a qualifying degree or certificate from an accredited high school, college, trade school, or advanced degree program.

You may learn more about the FED’s AMIE program here:

https://youtu.be/dQIoKUVleTg

 


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