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  • Celebrating 95 years: Q&A with retiree Larry Smith

    On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our retirees about their favorite parts of working at USACE. In this feature, we talk to Larry Smith, who began working at USACE in 1974.

  • Celebrating 95 years: Q&A with retiree Steven Freitas

    On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our retirees about their favorite parts of working at USACE. In this feature, we talked to Steven Freitas, who began working at USACE in 1983.

  • Celebrating 95 years: Q&A with retiree Linda Finley

    On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our retirees about their favorite parts of working at USACE. In this feature, we talk to Linda Finley, who started working at USACE in 1978 as a student engineer.

  • The Roots of Architecture and Engineering in Latino and Hispanic Culture

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) held its first of two observances for National Hispanic Heritage Month at district headquarters in Galveston, Texas, Oct. 3, 2024. SWG Deputy Public Affairs Officer, Carlos M. Gomez, hosted the event to discuss the theme, “The Roots of Architecture and Engineering in Latino and Hispanic Culture.”  Gomez moderated the discussion with a panel featuring Project Engineer, Griselda Ahumada, Project Manager, Reuben A. Trevino and Program Manager, Enrique “Rick” Villagomez Jr.

  • First Unit Day celebration at ERDC

    On October 1, 2024, ERDC held an inaugural event at its headquarters to celebrate the official declaration of the organization’s Unit Day.

  • Geologists and historians trek muddy shores to protect Monongahela River’s cultural heritage

    As Joe Dunbar stepped from the boat onto shore, his leather shoes sunk immediately into the mud.

  • Preserving History: ERDC research aims to revive Nation's oldest West Coast Naval cemetery

    For many, cemeteries are a place of remembrance, honor and peace. On top of that, for a group of researchers at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), cemeteries also hold a significant amount of respect and history.

  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commemorates 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is today commemorating the 200th anniversary of the Civil Works program.

  • Investigation into vandalism at Ice Harbor Lock and Dam cultural monument underway

    Walla Walla, WA – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, is aware of a recent act of vandalism at Indian Memorial Park, located at the Ice Harbor Lock and Dam. The district condemns the vandalism, which defaced a significant cultural site, and is collaborating with law enforcement as they conduct an investigation into the vandalism.

  • ERDC team helps preserve history for Colorado’s Burgess-Capps Cabin

    With the help of an interdisciplinary team at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), the U.S. Air Force Academy Cultural Resources Management Office has plans for future rehabilitation and preservation of the historic Burgess-Capps Cabin in Colorado, keeping it standing for years to come.