11 Aug 2023

Lock operator returns home to Guam to support Typhoon Mawar recovery

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Aug. 11, 2023) – Old Hickory Lock Operator Anthony Certeza recently deployed to Guam in the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar, which devastated his native island in late May. He performed home inspections and literally assisted his own parents who lost power and needed his help.

6 Oct 2019

Kentucky Lock operator cited for preventing $5 million of potential damages

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 6, 2019) – A lock operator at Kentucky Lock received the U.S. Army Meritorious Civilian Service Medal this week from the commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes and Ohio River Division.

14 Apr 2015

Lower Mon recovers from icy, muddy aftermath

“I was really shocked by how fast the river came up,” said Lockmaster Paul Meininger, as he stood

31 Jan 2012

Nashville District holds its last lock operator training graduation

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 31, 2012) – The commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recognized the end of an era as he presented nine students from its lock operator class with graduation certificates here today at J. Percy Priest Lake.