13 Jun 2013

Corps begins Rudee Inlet dredging

The Army Corps of Engineers will begin dredging the Rudee Inlet Federal Navigation Project here Monday. The Corps’ dredge Merritt, based out of Wilmington, N.C., will dredge for four days to remove shoaling in the channel. Engineers expect to dredge about 20,000 cubic yards of material, which will be placed directly north of the entrance channel and inlet jetties. The $78,000 project is 72 percent federally funded. Virginia Beach will fund the remaining 28 percent.

13 Jun 2013

NAV NOTICE SWL 13-24 MKARNS CAUTION ADVISORY AT NM 119.4

Little Rock, AR - Mariners are advised to use caution at NM 119.4 due to repairs to the slope failure on the right descending bank (Arkansas River Bike Trail).

13 Jun 2013

Mississippi Valley Division Awards Day

The Mississippi Valley Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, held its annual awards ceremony June 13, 2013.

13 Jun 2013

Think safety over Fourth of July holiday: Corps emphasizes water safety at federal recreation areas during the holiday weekend, summer months

CONCORD, Mass. – As the Fourth of July holiday weekend approaches and summer vacation is here for

13 Jun 2013

Corps proposes general permit for six New England states for minimal impact activities in U.S. waters

CONCORD, Mass. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New England District is proposing to suspend the

12 Jun 2013

Volunteers take pride in accomplishments at Take Pride in America Day

Like anything worthwhile, Jacksonville District’s observance of Take Pride in America Day took a lot of planning, preparation and hard work. For the Corps employees and volunteers who participated in the May 4 event, the results were well worth the effort again this year. It was a win-win for everyone involved.

12 Jun 2013

Female lock leader honored with Steel de Fleury

Forty years ago, career choices for women were generally not as diverse as they are today. Pam Peralta never let that stand in her way. Her choices leaned toward the non-traditional and resulted in several historic firsts.

12 Jun 2013

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: A Brief History

George Washington appointed the first engineer officers of the Army on June 16, 1775, during the American Revolution, and engineers have served in combat in all subsequent American wars. The Army established the Corps of Engineers as a separate, permanent branch on March 16, 1802, and gave the engineers responsibility for founding and operating the U.S. Military Academy at West Point.

12 Jun 2013

Corps offers weekend tours of The Dalles Dam

Tours of The Dalles Dam are available this summer every Saturday and Sunday at 10:30 a.m., 12:30 p.m. and 2:30 p.m. until the last weekend of September.

12 Jun 2013

An American POW’s story

When World War II ended, Nazi Germany held nearly 95,000 U.S. military personnel; Japan held almost 15,000 Americans. 2nd Lt. Robert L. Pioli, U.S. Army Air Corps, father of Buffalo District Safety Specialist William Pioli, was one of those 95,000.