15 Sep 2016

Corps of Engineers celebrates 150 years of service, invites public to Lock and Dam 10 open house

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is celebrating its 150th Anniversary this year by opening the doors at Lock and Dam 10 to the public.

15 Sep 2016

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reopens Locks and Dam 52 after unscheduled river closure

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District reopened navigation traffic Wednesday at approximately 8 p.m. Central Time at Ohio River Locks and Dam 52 at Brookport, Illinois, after workers successfully raised the dam.

15 Sep 2016

NR 16-026: Volunteers needed at Nashville District lakes for National Public Lands Day

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 15, 2016) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is enlisting the support of volunteers at its lakes on the Cumberland River and its tributaries in support of the 23rd Annual National Public Lands Day Sept. 24.

15 Sep 2016

Final roadway restoration continues on portion of Jefferson Avenue

The final roadway restoration is continuing on Jefferson Avenue as a part of the Southeast Louisiana Urban Flood Control Project (SELA) Jefferson Avenue Phase II. In the coming days, asphalt placement will begin on Jefferson Avenue from Constance to Dryades streets and is estimated to be complete at the beginning of October, weather dependent.

15 Sep 2016

Flows from Lake Okeechobee increased

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District will increase flows from Lake Okeechobee over the next week.

15 Sep 2016

Army Corps of Engineers repairing Union Slough Levee

The Union Slough Levee near Everett, Washington, is getting repairs starting the week of September 19, 2016.

15 Sep 2016

Corps closes Howell Run boat ramp to boats requiring a trailer to launch

JENNINGS RANDOLPH LAKE, WEST VIRGINIA — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Jennings Randolph Lake

15 Sep 2016

The Engineers at Vicksburg, Part 05: The Line of Defense

IntroductionEngineers in Union blue and Confederate gray played a prominent role in the Vicksburg

15 Sep 2016

100-year-old National Park Service's roots go deeper with U.S. Army

This year, the National Park Service celebrates its 100th anniversary. Yellowstone National Park, the world’s first national park established in 1872 by President Ulysses Grant, has close ties to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The connection between the National Park Service and USACE is one that has continued through the years.

15 Sep 2016

What's with the hat?

Sharing roots with the U.S. Army, the park ranger uniform, be it National Park Service, Forest Service or U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, got its start with the First Cavalry’s arrival at Yellowstone in 1886. From 1886-1916, cavalry troops were assigned at several national parks. Each service uniform has insignia making it distinguishable from one another. Hat bands and badges are different for each service.