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  • USACE FED delivers mission support in Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 Exercise (UFS25)

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District strengthened readiness in Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 exercise (UFS25) from August 18-28, 2025, at Camp Humphreys and Camp Carroll in South Korea.

  • ‘Like a detective looking for evidence in a crime scene’: How collecting high-water marks helps flood risk reduction efforts

    If a tree falls in a forest and no one is there to see it, does it make a sound? Similarly, if a heavy rain event causes flooding overnight and no one is awake to see it, did it happen? Of course it did. But, how do you know how high the water got if no one was there to witness it? This was the scenario facing the City of Merriam, Kansas, after a significant rainfall event occurred overnight and into the early morning of July 17, 2025. Turkey Creek, which runs through the city, is prone to flash flooding during heavy rain events. On July 17, the creek flooded, impacting parts of the city, but it all occurred overnight when most people were asleep. The flood waters receded almost as quickly as they rose, posing the question: how high did the water get?

  • USACE FED and MND-DIA continue building collaboration through two-day symposium in Seoul

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) and Ministry of National Defense – Defense Installations Agency (MND-DIA) hosted their second joint symposium from Sept. 4-5, 2025, at the MND-DIA headquarters in Seoul, South Korea.

  • Dworshak’s “Skeleton Bay” flooded in key step toward regional energy growth

    On the banks of the North Fork Clearwater River, a new chapter is being written for one of the Pacific Northwest’s most important hydropower resources. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Walla Walla District, in partnership with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA), has taken a key step toward expanding the Dworshak Dam powerhouse with a fourth generating unit.

  • Gremlin Cove Boat Ramp closed due to low water and sediment buildup at Harlan County Lake

    In response to declining lake levels and heavy sediment accumulation, officials at Harlan County Lake have temporarily closed the Gremlin Cove Boat Ramp, effective immediately. This is the largest and most frequently used boat ramp on the lake, and the closure will also impact access to the North Shore Marina.

  • USACE FED and MND-DIA build collaboration through two-day symposium 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.

  • Chicago District Engineers Selected for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Forward Engineer Support Team

    Six civilian professionals from across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) have been selected to deploy with active duty leadership as part of the 62nd Forward Engineer Support Team – Advanced (FEST-A) mission. Among those chosen are Michael Haefeli and Alan Jaski from the USACE Chicago District.

  • The Han Legacy: A World Traveler, The Wave Chaser and The Book Lover

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District prides itself on building strong foundations and quality structures because the buildings are what remain of an everlasting legacy. Like USACE, the Han family—Sam (69), father of Cedric (43) and Nathan (41)—has built a legacy spanning over four decades at FED.

  • Nashville District honors professionals during National Engineers Week

    Employees and service members from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District gathered to celebrate National Engineers Week on February 18, 2025 with a recognition of newly certified professionals across the district and an engineering open house to showcase the district’s portfolio of technical skills.

  • It’s electric! One-of-a-kind fish barrier project aims to preserve walleye population

    From a young age, most are taught electricity and water don’t mix. While there is certainly truth to this statement, there are some exceptions. At Rathbun Lake in southern Iowa, engineers and scientists are working to design a one-of-a-kind electric barrier to deter fish from escaping downstream of the reservoir—all happening under water. The Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers operates and maintains the dam and reservoir at Rathbun Lake, but the Iowa Department of Natural Resources maintains the fish hatchery and fish population found there. Together, along with partners from Iowa State University and the private sector, USACE and the Iowa DNR are hard at work to make the seemingly impossible happen—create a safe, effective underwater electric fish barrier to keep walleye in the reservoir.