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  • USACE, Chicago District employees recognized for contributions to Army Engineering in de Fleury Medal ceremonies

    As part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Chicago District Engineer Day and annual awards ceremony, District Commander Colonel Kenneth Rockwell recognized the following distinguished employees this month with the Steel Order of the de Fleury Medal: Garth Stout, Maintenance Mechanic at J.E. Roush Lake; David Peterson, Chief Engineer of the Tug Kenosha; Brandon Strickland, Lockport Lockmaster; and Maria Brambila, Administrative Support Assistant for the Operations and Regulatory Division. Medals for Stout and Peterson were distributed at separate awards ceremonies. These employees were honored for their significant contributions to Army Engineering.

  • L.A. wildfire survivors show resilience, embody mythological Phoenix

    Even during the grueling 68-day assignment – working 12 to 14 hours a day, Brig. Gen. Bill Hannan found resilience and inspiration – from the survivors. Though this was a horrible disaster, I saw the best in people, both in helping their neighbors and working together, said Hannan, Northwestern Division (NWD) commanding general. In June, he returned from leading the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Task Force Phoenix (like the mythological bird), which is the team responsible for wildfire debris removal and recovery efforts in Southern California.

  • Beattyville flood reunites USACE engineer and Kentucky teacher

    When Jacob Sinkhorn joined a routine conference call about a flood risk management study in Beattyville, Kentucky, he didn’t expect the conversation to turn into an elementary school reunion. As a project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District, Sinkhorn was focused on the technical, community and environmental aspects of the study—until a familiar name on the participant list caught his attention: Kitty Dougoud.

  • USACE Showcases 250 Years of History, Service During DC Twilight Performance

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will host a special June 18, 2025, Twilight Tattoo performance at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall, as part of its year-long 250th anniversary celebration.

  • Sibling Bond, Building Strong

    National Siblings Day is celebrated annually on April 10, and at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, you can find a handful of sibling pairs working a variety of jobs, including brothers Dustin and Jeremy Davis.

  • Building a Stronger Corps: Longtime Regional Workforce Development Specialist Reflects on Career of Mentorship

    Sandra Duerinck, the North Atlantic Division's regional workforce development specialist, retires after spending the last 16 years of her career with the division.

  • Viet Nguyen Comes Full Circle

    Viet Nguyen, a program manager at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Fort Worth District, has managed critical programs and projects around the world, including during three deployments, as a Department of Army civilian, supporting Afghanistan District South, Task Force Restoring Iraqi Oil, and the Transatlantic Expeditionary District in Kuwait.

  • USACE command sergeant major engages Nashville District workforce

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Feb. 14, 2024) – The top enlisted leader in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers engaged with the USACE Nashville District workforce this week to listen to any feedback and ideas and thank them for their service and commitment on the job.

  • North Atlantic Division commander honors longtime civilian employees

    Two longtime employees of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division were bestowed with one of the division’s highest civilian honors on Jan. 21, during an all-hands event at the Fort Hamilton Community Club in Brooklyn, New York.

  • Excellence in Action: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Galveston District (SWG), honored the life and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a ceremony at district headquarters on King’s birthday, Jan. 15, 2025. Dr. Paul A. Cox, SWG Engineering Technician, gave the invocation.