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    Mike Haynes sits on his boat on Lake Barkley near a boat ramp at Bumpus Mills Marina where he once had an experience where he fell off the boat without a life jacket and needed assistance getting out of the water.

    Life Jacket is your best ‘security blanket’ when boating

    “Did you know most car accidents occur within five miles of your home? That's why I moved!” Comedian Jay Leno used this joke in one of his opening monologues several years ago. Since then, I've gotten a lot of mileage out of it. The trouble is accidents are no laughing matter and they usually happen when you least expect it.

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  • Army Corps of Engineers promotes water safety this summer season

    Warmer weather is almost here and that means millions of Americans will be planning visits to our nation’s lakes and rivers. As the steward of many of these public waters, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors of the importance of practicing safe, sensible, and thoughtful activities in and around the water.

  • NR 20-024: Cheatham Lake Right Bank Recreation Area reopens

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 11, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces that the Right Bank Recreation Area Beach at Cheatham Lake in Ashland City, Tennessee, is reopened as water conditions have returned to acceptable levels.

  • NR 20-023: Cheatham Lake Right Bank Recreation Area closed

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Sept. 9, 2020) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District announces the immediate closure of the Right Bank Recreation Area Beach at Cheatham Lake in Ashland City, Tennessee, due to elevated levels of Escherichia coli (E. Coli.). The area is still open for picnicking and boat launching.

  • Swimming Not Recommended at Lake Red Rock Beaches

    Due to elevated bacteria levels, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District does not recommend swimming at the North Overlook and Whitebreast beaches at Lake Red Rock.

  • Swimming Not Recommended at Lake Red Rock Beaches

    Due to elevated bacteria levels, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District does not recommend swimming at the North Overlook and Whitebreast beaches at Lake Red Rock.

  • Swimming Not Recommended at Lake Red Rock’s North Overlook Beach

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District is recommending no swimming at Lake Red Rock’s North Overlook Beach due to elevated bacterial counts.

  • Army Corps to reopen public beaches and visitor center at Raystown Lake

    As part of the phased reopening of recreation facilities following COVID-19 closures, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, announces the reopening of public beaches and most areas within the Raystown Lake Visitors Center, including the information center, interior restrooms and the retail store operated by the Huntingdon County Visitors Bureau, on June 27.

  • NR 20-018: Nashville District beaches, picnic shelters in Tennessee reopening June 12

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (June 10, 2020) – As part of a phased approach for reopening recreation facilities following COVID-19 closures, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is opening additional Corps-managed day use recreation areas and amenities on June 12, 2020.

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Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Tribal Council and Pechanga Band of Indians Tribal Council members hosted meet and greets with @LADistrictUSACE representatives, July 24, at their respective reservations. Learn more here: https://t.co/3P4IMwApcm
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Rincon Band of Luiseño Indians Tribal Council and Pechanga Band of Indians Tribal Council members hosted meet and greets with @LADistrictUSACE representatives, July 24, at their respective reservations. Learn more here: https://t.co/3P4IMwApcm
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Dealing with boat waves, wind & currents can make swimming exhausting in open waters, regardless of how well you can swim. A belt-style inflatable life jacket won’t restrict your swimming ability and it will be there if you need it so Please Wear It. 🎥: https://t.co/k3jgZIuxI2
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Dealing with boat waves, wind & currents can make swimming exhausting in open waters, regardless of how well you can swim. A belt-style inflatable life jacket won’t restrict your swimming ability and it will be there if you need it so Please Wear It. 🎥: https://t.co/k3jgZIuxI2
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.@NashvilleCorps Cordell Hull Lake recently acquired beehives as a part of a pollination effort at the site. The primary goal of the hives is to aid the surrounding area in pollination efforts for local biodiversity as well as forest conservation efforts: https://t.co/F8ur9CNw82
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.@NashvilleCorps Cordell Hull Lake recently acquired beehives as a part of a pollination effort at the site. The primary goal of the hives is to aid the surrounding area in pollination efforts for local biodiversity as well as forest conservation efforts: https://t.co/F8ur9CNw82
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The projects also include bike racks, gazebos, BBQ shelters, and other amenities to ensure top-notch quality of life for our service members overseas. Home is where the heart is, and these new barracks will be the future home sweet home for many Soldiers! #MILCON 2/2
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US Army Corps of Engineers Far East District is hard at work constructing seven new barracks on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys (Camp Humphreys). Once complete, the suite-style facilities will support 2,100+ personnel, with every two bedrooms sharing a kitchen and bathroom. 1/2 https://t.co/GYlPZAztv8
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The projects also include bike racks, gazebos, BBQ shelters, and other amenities to ensure top-notch quality of life for our service members overseas. Home is where the heart is, and these new barracks will be the future home sweet home for many Soldiers! #MILCON 2/2
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US Army Corps of Engineers Far East District is hard at work constructing seven new barracks on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys (Camp Humphreys). Once complete, the suite-style facilities will support 2,100+ personnel, with every two bedrooms sharing a kitchen and bathroom. 1/2 https://t.co/GYlPZAztv8
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Thank you Rangers Makayla Barlow, @SavannahCorps, and Robert Wiggins, @JaxStrong, and all of our park rangers for your unwavering service to our Nation! 2/2 https://t.co/kPjYNJniuM
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Thank you Rangers Makayla Barlow, @SavannahCorps, and Robert Wiggins, @JaxStrong, and all of our park rangers for your unwavering service to our Nation! 2/2 https://t.co/kPjYNJniuM
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Meet two @AtlantaCorps park rangers, as we look forward to World Ranger Day, July, 31st. #USACE Park Rangers are dedicated to caring for our public lands and waters and exemplify Army values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. 1/2 https://t.co/ei4hGtsweH
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Meet two @AtlantaCorps park rangers, as we look forward to World Ranger Day, July, 31st. #USACE Park Rangers are dedicated to caring for our public lands and waters and exemplify Army values of loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity and personal courage. 1/2 https://t.co/ei4hGtsweH
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RT @KC_USACE: [1/2] On July 25, 2024, Col. Travis Rayfield relinquished command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District,…
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RT @KC_USACE: [1/2] On July 25, 2024, Col. Travis Rayfield relinquished command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District,…
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.@USACE_Buffalo awarded a $7.56m contract for critical repairs to Dunkirk Harbor’s breakwater, maintaining the harbor's contributions to the local economy, protecting waterfront recreation, and ensuring a harbor of refuge for vessels on the Great Lakes: https://t.co/uTjmtwxppm
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.@USACE_Buffalo awarded a $7.56m contract for critical repairs to Dunkirk Harbor’s breakwater, maintaining the harbor's contributions to the local economy, protecting waterfront recreation, and ensuring a harbor of refuge for vessels on the Great Lakes: https://t.co/uTjmtwxppm
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Service members and civilians at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia, officially marked the opening of a new ground fuel station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 10, 2024. Read the full story here: https://t.co/fb9gaKeAaI
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Service members and civilians at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany, Georgia, officially marked the opening of a new ground fuel station with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on July 10, 2024. Read the full story here: https://t.co/fb9gaKeAaI
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