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  • USACE’s Operation Blue Roof contractors Install Final Blue Roof in Florida

    POINCIANA, Fla. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and its contractors commemorated the last day of Operation Blue Roof Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024, installing the final blue roof in central Florida as part of recovery efforts following Hurricane Milton. This marks the end of the Operation Blue Roof program that provided temporary roofing protection to Florida homes damaged by Milton. The program covered more than 8,296 roofs and collected 11,502 Rights of Entries (ROES) from multiple counties throughout Florida.
  • Chief of Engineers visits Hurricane Milton-battered Florida

    SARASOTA, Fla. (Oct. 29, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 56th chief of engineers, Lt. Gen. William H. Graham, visited the Sarasota, Florida, area to meet with leaders and volunteers involved with USACE's Hurricane Milton response.
  • USACE helps restore navigation channels after Hurricane Milton

    TAMPA, Fla- U.S. Army Corps of Engineer Hydrographic Survey Boat teams surveyed the Tampa Harbor and Gulf Intracoastal Waterway which assisted the Coast Guard with quickly restoring navigation channels in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton to facilitate the arrival of commercial fuel and shipping vessels in the Tampa Harbor.
  • USACE Jacksonville District celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

    This year the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from the Jacksonville District observes National Hispanic Heritage Month from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15, by commemorating, and honoring the many contributions Hispanic Americans have made to the U.S. Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the nation. The contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Portugal, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District Deputy Commander, Maj. Matt Westcott and more than 70 employees attending the ceremony in person and virtually via WebEx celebrated Hispanic Americans with a luncheon and presentation by guest speakers Brenda Calvente and Misty Cunningham.  Both Corps employees from the Program and Projects Division.  Westcott thanked everyone for attending and said observances like this provides the opportunity to recognize and appreciate the contributions in each one of our Hispanic or Latino soldiers, Army civilians and family members. "I simply want to thank all of you for your dedication to It helps us focus on the core Army values we want to deliver every day, which is loyalty, duty, selfless service, integrity and personal courage," said Westcott. "These all continue to serve as a guide to help us understand and celebrate diversity that provides us a common unity."
  • Jacksonville District Leadership Development Program grows leaders through teamwork

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Sept. 12, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District celebrated the completion and graduation of the 2024 Leadership Development Program Course during a ceremony at Maggiano's Little Italy in Jacksonville’s Town Center.
  • USACE Chief of Engineers signs Western Everglades Restoration Plan Report

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla (Sept. 11, 2024) – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commanding General and 55th Chief of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon signed the Chief’s Report Sept. 11, 2024, for the Jacksonville District’s Western Everglades Restoration Plan (WERP) in a ceremony at USACE Headquarters in Washington, D.C. today.
  • USACE Commander signs Chief's report for Puerto Rico Coastal Storm Risk Management Study Project

    (JACKSONVILLE, Fla. July 30, 2022) – Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, signed the Chief’s Report for the Puerto Rico Coastal Storm Risk Management Study, recommending the study’s findings for authorization by Congress.
  • Bowman assumes command of Jacksonville District

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – (July. 26, 2024) – U.S. Army Col. Brandon L. Bowman assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District today during a Change of Command ceremony at the Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts, Jacoby Symphony Hall.
  • Jacksonville District encourages visitors to practice water safety

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (July 3, 2024) - During the Independence Day holiday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District is urging the public to prioritize safety. With increased water recreation, fishing at area lakes and beach goers, it is vital to follow safety guidelines to help prevent accidents.
  • Jacksonville City Mayor, USACE kick off Beach Renourishment project along Duval shoreline

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Jacksonville District mark beginning of the Duval County Shore Protection Project at Jacksonville Beach.