22 Jan 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kicks Off Year Long Celebration of 250 Years of Service to the Nation

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is highlighting it 250 years of service to the nation by celebrating its birthday throughout 2025. USACE was established on June 16, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the first Chief Engineer to oversee the construction of fortifications and other military infrastructure.

22 Jan 2025

Employees garner Army Safety Guardian Awards for lifesaving actions

Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently recognized four employees with Army Safety Guardian Awards for providing aid to a lock operator suffering from life-threatening anaphylactic shock from multiple yellowjacket wasp stings while working at Old Hickory Lock on the Cumberland River in Old Hickory, Tennessee.

21 Jan 2025

Missile Defense Mandatory Center of Expertise (MCX) announces upcoming contract, sets conference for contract synopsis

The new contract is designed to promote industry competition to deliver cutting edge solutions to critical national defense programs.

14 Jan 2025

PHOTOS: Crowds gather in beautiful wintery landscape at Shenango for Eagle Fest

The Shenango River Lake hosted its fifth annual Eagle Fest at the lake in partnership with other natural conservation agencies, including Shenango River Watchers, the Pennsylvania Game Commission, and other volunteer groups.

14 Jan 2025

Cybersecurity program providing vital services for National Guard, Defense Logistics Agency

Physical cyber inventories are important as organizations may not be aware of all their information technology (IT) or operational technology (OT) assets.

14 Jan 2025

That's a Wrap – Black Rock Lock Looks Back on 2024

(BUFALO, N.Y.) Jan. 17, 2025 – The Black Rock Lock has wrapped up an eventful year, bringing a mix of challenges and achievements for a lock which is over 100 years old. Maintained and operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District, the Black Rock Lock provides the only means for deep draft commercial vessels to reach delivery ports on the upper Niagara River. It also provides safe navigation by allowing vessels to bypass the rapids on the Niagara River at the outlet of Lake Erie.

13 Jan 2025

Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Presented the Army Engineer Regiment’s highest award

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bestowed one of its highest awards to the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works in a ceremony held at its headquarters today.

13 Jan 2025

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee rescues kayaker on Caney Fork River

A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employee played a crucial role in rescuing a kayaker who capsized on the Caney Fork River near Center Hill Dam on Dec. 31, 2024. Kevin Salvilla, Natural Resource Program Manager at Center Hill Lake, responded to the distress call, ensuring the kayaker's safety in challenging conditions.

13 Jan 2025

Wilson Lock reopening now planned for June 2025

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has revised the timeline for completion of repairs to the main chamber of Wilson Lock near Florence, with reopening of the lock now estimated in June 2025.

7 Jan 2025

Water line condition assessment study contract for City of Atlanta awarded

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah and Mobile Districts, have awarded an architectural engineering service contract Dec. 30, 2024, for approximately $800k to support the ongoing Risk, Resiliency, and Water Line Condition Assessment Study for the City of Atlanta.