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  • Randy Bowker retires from Alaska District after 33 years of service

    The Alaska District celebrated the retirement of Randy Bowker, deputy district engineer and director of programs and project management, in a ceremony at the district headquarters on Dec. 16. Brig. Gen. Joseph “Clete” Goetz, commanding general of the Pacific Ocean Division, and Col. Jeffrey Palazzini, district commander, presented multiple awards, including the Silver Order of the de Fleury Medal, Army Distinguished Civilian Service Medal and a certificate of retirement to Bowker at the event. In addition, staff from around the district offered gifts in appreciation of his service to the organization.

  • USACE Far East District bids farewell to a legend: Choe Kwang-kyu retires after 48 years of service

    After an extraordinary 48-year career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED), Choe Kwang-kyu, Special Advisor to the Engineering Division Chief, is bidding farewell to federal service. Current and former colleagues celebrated his retirement with him on May 21, 2025, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

  • 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.

  • Nashville District executive officer culminates career as Soldier and civil servant

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (March 13, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District bid farewell yesterday to its long-serving executive officer and congressional liaison that faithfully served 16 consecutive commanders and culminates 38 years as a civil servant.

  • Lutz retires from ERDC after decades of service to the Nation

    After a career spanning more than 50 years in government service, Ernest “Butch” Lutz has retired from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). Lutz, who had served as ERDC’s chief of internal review since 2012, officially completed 30 years of civilian service in December 2024.

  • ERDC Director Dr. David W. Pittman retires after almost 40 years of service

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently honored Dr. David W. Pittman, Senior Executive Service (SES), in a retirement ceremony to recognize his 38 years of federal service. Hosted by Maj. Gen. Kimberly Colloton, Deputy Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the ceremony paid tribute to Pittman’s leadership, vision and commitment to advancing engineering and research excellence for the Army and the nation.

  • Raystown Lake Operations Project Manager retires after over four decades of federal service

    After 45 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Raystown Lake Operations Project Manager Jude Harrington is retiring. His illustrious four-decade career with USACE was celebrated at a retirement event on Jan. 8, where colleagues, family, friends, and community members gathered to reflect on his dedicated service and contributions to the Raystown community.

  • Service and faith: The foundation of a 32-year federal career

    North Atlantic Division Knowledge Management Program Manager Brian Temple retires this month after a 32-year career in federal service.

  • Dr. Gary Anderton retires after 30 years at WES/ERDC

    After nearly more than three decades of service to the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)/Waterways Experiment Station (WES), Dr. Gary Anderton bade the agency farewell. ERDC held a retirement ceremony honoring Anderton on November 14 to celebrate his 38 years of service to the agency

  • Retiring from the Corps of Engineers: A Fond Farewell

    For many long-serving U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees, retirement is a bittersweet moment. On one hand, there is a sense of pride and accomplishment in having served the nation and contributed to important infrastructure projects. On the other hand, there is a sense of loss in leaving behind the camaraderie and a sense of purpose that comes with being part of a military organization.