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  • USACE North Atlantic Division welcomes new commander

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division bid farewell to outgoing commander, Brig. Gen. John P. Lloyd, and welcomed incoming commander Col. Jesse T. Curry during a Change of Command ceremony held July 25.

  • Caukin assumes command of USACE Little Rock District

    Col. Patrick W. Caukin assumed duties as District Engineer and Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District on July 25, 2025.

  • High Water Causes Boat Ramp Closures at Saylorville Lake

    For public safety, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District, has closed the Cherry Glen Lower Boat Ramp and Oak Grove Beach Access at Saylorville Lake due to rising water levels caused by heavy rains in the Des Moines River watershed. These closures will remain in effect until lake levels recede, and the areas can be cleaned and safely reopened.

  • First spillway gate removed at Wolf Creek Dam for replacement

    JAMESTOWN, Ky. (July 24, 2025) – Work crews at Wolf Creek Dam hit a major milestone yesterday, successfully removing the first of its massive spillway gates. This action signals the modernization of the dam's infrastructure, replacing all 10 original tainter gates and lifting equipment that have been in continuous operation since 1952.

  • USACE FED and MND-DIA build collaboration through two-day workshop at Camp Humphreys

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) and Ministry of National Defense-Defense Installations Agency (MND-DIA) hosted a joint symposium from July 2 -3, 2025, at FED’s headquarters on Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

  • Swift action by Huntsville Center keeps Fort Hood range control mission-ready despite A/C failure

    Temperatures in Central Texas often soar into the triple digits during summer, and Range Control plays a vital role in coordinating live-fire training schedules across Fort Hood’s vast training areas. Without climate control, the facility risked becoming inoperable, potentially delaying or canceling vital training events.

  • Technology demonstration showcases innovations set to incorporate into Huntsville Center electronic security contracts

    The demonstration gave the Center’s representatives an opportunity to meet with Navy, Army and other Department of Defense partners and other federal agencies such as the Secret Service, Customs and Border Protection.

  • Corps of Engineers announces temporary closures at Lock and Dam 6

    ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, is temporarily closing Lock and Dam 6, in Trempealeau, Wisconsin, August 19, 21, 26 and 28, to replace all four main lock chamber miter gates. The lock will be closed to all river traffic, commercial and recreational, from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers issues scoping letter for St. Lucie Inlet South Jetty Rehab Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District (Corps) is beginning preparation of a National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) document to address rehabilitation efforts for the south jetty of St. Lucie Inlet in Martin County, Florida. The Corps is the Federal agency responsible for maintenance of navigational measures such as jetties. The non-federal sponsor (NFS) for the proposed rehabilitation efforts is Martin County. The Corps is currently gathering information to define issues and concerns that will be addressed in an analysis to be prepared in compliance with the NEPA.

  • USACE Chicago District’s Ericka Hillard Honored with Patriotic Public Service Award for Volunteer Work with VFW

    Ericka Hillard, a Contract Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), received the Patriotic Public Service Lapel Pin Award for her volunteer service with her local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) Post. The award ceremony was held at the district’s Engineer Day award ceremony and picnic on July 16, 2025.