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16 Apr 2012
The last ride of Jesse James: Infamous outlaw’s last crime was robbing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The final robbery in Jesse James’ criminal career was to steal a payroll from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
16 Apr 2012
USACE reinforces law enforcement in the republic of Georgia
The state-of-the-art firing range has movable targets, and a modular bullet trap and containment system that allow the bullet casings to be recycled. The air-powered and computer controlled targeting system is operated by instructors in the observation booth.
16 Apr 2012
Corps, Afghan Police, Construction Co. overcome obstacles, bring safety, security to Khost Province
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-North teamed with the Afghanistan National Police and the Afghanistan-based Emar-D-Sarey Construction Company, to build a border police station in the Khost Provincial village of Terezayi by overcoming logistical and security issues.
16 Apr 2012
People make the projects -- US, local nationals build Georgia together
Projects in Georgia must adhere to both U.S. and local construction standards. U.S. standards are not widely understood by all contractors. Therefore, it is up to the team to ensure standards are being met.
16 Apr 2012
Harnessing the Energy of the Sun
In an effort to save energy associated with domestic hot water usage, the contractor for the Quad DFAC constructed a solar water heating system known as the Sun Equinox, which uses a vacuum tube array-type solar panel that will provide a 30% savings in energy costs.
16 Apr 2012
Safety and Life at Bagram Air Field, Afghanistan
Normally, I am the safety officer for the Charleston District, but I am currently deployed to
16 Apr 2012
United States' Largest Hopper Dredge Takes Charleston Harbor
Recently, the United States’ largest trailing suction hopper dredge, the Glenn Edwards, spent
16 Apr 2012
Charleston District Meets with SC Delegation
Every February, the President delivers his annual budget to Congress. That budget contains the
16 Apr 2012
Spawning a Continued Relationship
In St. Stephen, SC, the Charleston District finished construction of the Cooper River Rediversion
16 Apr 2012
Corps invites the public for Earth Day and Great American Cleanup
Corps invites the public for Earth Day and Great American Cleanup The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,