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  • With FOC reached, Caribbean District sets strategic course

    After almost a century of providing engineering excellence in the Caribbean, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers now has a permanent presence in the area. The Caribbean District, formed in 2024, officially reached Full Operational Capability (FOC) recently, solidifying its role as the 43rd district within USACE and the first permanent district focused on civil works in the Caribbean since 1950. This milestone marks the culmination of a multi-year transformation from Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico (TF VIPR) into a fully functioning district, headquartered in San Juan.

  • USACE sets the Pace with Completion of Everglades EAA 10A Project

    SOUTH BAY, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2025) —--The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of Contract 10A for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project with its federal, state, and local partners in South Bay, Fla today.

  • South Atlantic Division command team tours Caribbean District

    The Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District welcomed senior leaders from the South Atlantic Division for a multi-day site visit across Puerto Rico from September 2- 6, 2025. Brig. Gen. Zachary L. Miller, Command Sgt. Major Derrick Braud, and Ms. Stephanie Hall began their visit with a district overview and town hall at the Caribbean District’s San Juan headquarters, setting the stage for a series of field inspections at key civil works sites that highlight the district’s expansive mission and ongoing progress.

  • South Atlantic Division commander leaves Jacksonville District in sync with District's 'people and projects'

    PALM BEACH GARDENS, Fla. – The commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (SAD) South Atlantic Division, Brig. Gen. Zachary L. Miller visited the Jacksonville District and multiple projects in South Florida.

  • Setting the pace (and the bar) high; USACE Jacksonville District’s Canaveral Sand Bypass Project recognized as one of America’s Best Restored Beaches in 2025

    Recently recognized as one of America’s Best Restored Beaches in 2025, by the American Shore and Beach Preservation Association (ASBPA), the Canaveral Sand Bypass project (CSB) in Brevard County, was lauded for effective management of an entire coastal system that supports wildlife, national security, space operations, commerce, tourism, and recreation, while simultaneously demonstrating how multiple entities (public, private, military) can work together in providing innovative solutions to the complex problem set often plaguing delicate coastal ecosystems and their surrounding communities.

  • Lt. Col. Todd Mainwaring assumes command as the USACE Charleston District’s 91st District Engineer and commander

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District welcomed its 91st commander today at a change of command ceremony. Lieutenant Colonel Todd Mainwaring assumed command from Major Patrick Ripton during a ceremony officiated by Brigadier General Zachary Miller, commanding general, South Atlantic Division, USACE.

  • Teamwork makes the dream work: A South Atlantic Division “fab collab” addresses coastal storm risk management in Charlotte County

    JACKSONVILLE Fla. (Feb. 28, 2025) A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers multi-district team from the South Atlantic Division survey storm damages to Manasota Key, Fla. and host public meetings in partnership with Charlotte County Civil Works for the upcoming Charlotte County Coastal Storm Risk Management study.

  • Jacksonville District Engineers partner with SAME for Engineering Career Day

    JACKSONVILLE Fla. (Feb. 21, 2025) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with The Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) Jacksonville Post, hosted an Engineering Career Day for area Jacksonville high school students at the Jacksonville Public Main Library.

  • Blue Roof Application Mobile Collection Dates Set in Three Florida Counties

    JACKSONVILLE, Fla.  –U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Operation Blue Roof teams will be stationed at the following locations From Monday, October 21 to Wednesday, October 23, 2024: • Manatee County – Lowes, 7335 52nd Pl E, Bradenton, FL 34203 • Hillsborough County – Hillsborough Tax Collector Office, 406 30th St SE, Ruskin, FL 33570 • Pasco County – Publix Supermarket, 7838 Gall Blvd, Zepherhills, FL 33541

  • 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.