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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events. — USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is extending the comment period on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines to Aug. 31, 2024. The guidelines were developed with stakeholder input under the National Levee Safety Program and released for public review on...'

7/19/2024
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January

13 Jan 2025
Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Presented the Army Engineer Regiment’s highest award
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bestowed one of its highest awards to the Acting Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works in a ceremony held at its headquarters today.
November

13 Nov 2024
USACE recognizes workforce in National Awards Ceremony
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recognized the accomplishments of many of its outstanding Civilians and Soldiers during a Nov. 13 awards ceremony held at USACE Headquarters in Washington D.C.
May

10 May 2023
Spotlight on Alex Webb, Assistant District Counsel, St. Paul District
SAINT PAUL - Alex Webb collaborates with engineers, biologists, and other experts to keep communities safe from flood risk posed by several major river systems within the boundaries of the St. Paul District of the Army Corps of Engineers. Since the 1970s, and more recently in response to record-breaking floods of 2011 on the Souris River, the Corps has constructed levees and conducted studies to evaluate water supply and flood control options. Most recently, Alex has advised his team on a multi-phase flood control project on the Souris River that will provide protection to adjacent North Dakota communities.
4 May 2023
Spotlight on Janis Millete, Seattle District
SEATTLE - Janis Millete is part of a team that keeps Chief Joseph Dam, the second-largest hydropower dam in the nation, running. The dam generates enough power for the Seattle metropolitan area, home to over half of Washington's population. Millete provided legal review and guidance for the $160-million contract to ensure the generators that power 27 house-size turbines remain maintained over the next eight years.
April

7 Apr 2021
My Hurricane Laura Deployment Experience
Working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has given me a lot of opportunities to learn, grow, and challenge myself. Most recently, I was deployed down to Lafayette, Louisiana, along with several other USACE teammates, and we were assigned to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s temporary housing mission.
March

30 Mar 2021
Fort Worth District Teammate and TX Air National Guard Member: Mandy Waters - getting the job done with excellence wherever she serves
For Mandy Waters, being an administrative officer with the Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has turned out to be a dream come true… So much so, she longed to return to her team in the Real Estate Division while she was deployed as part of the Texas Air National Guard (TXANG) to Qatar. Yes, not only does she manage the administrative responsibilities for one of the largest divisions in the district with over 150 personnel, the admin officer/Tech Sgt. recently returned from a six-month deployment to Al Udeid Air Base where she was part of the command support staff for the 379th Expeditionary Mission Support Group in support of Operation Inherent Resolve and Freedom’s Sentinel.
4 Mar 2021
SAD command sergeant major visits Jacksonville District
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (March 3, 2021) - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' South Atlantic Division senior enlisted adviser Command Sgt. Maj. Chad C. Blansett recently visited the Jacksonville District.
February

25 Feb 2021
Little Rock District Engineers recognized at 2021 BEYA awards
Little Rock District civil engineers, Elmo Webb and Roderick Gaines both received awards in the Outstanding Achievement in New Technology category at the 2021 Black Engineer of the Year Awards (BEYA).
January

11 Jan 2021
From the Navy to the Army: Andra Homer serves with pride
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December

22 Dec 2020
COLA Desk Dudes
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10 May 2023
Army Corps of Engineers Jumps 30 Spots in Best Places to Work
WASHINGTON (May 10) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recognized 71 of their subcomponent organizations for earning one of several “USACE Best Places to Work” categories during an awards ceremony today at Concordia College in Moorhead, Minnesota. Awards are based on employee responses to the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) regarding overall satisfaction with their job and the organization.
2 May 2023
Gold de Fleury Medal presented to retired Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley
Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanding general, presented the Army Engineer Association’s Gold de Fleury Medal to retired Lt. Gen. Jeffrey W. Talley during the Engineer Regiment Ball at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, April 28. The award was presented to Talley for outstanding contributions to the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment and Army engineering.
16 Dec 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards Rep. Napolitano Gold de Fleury Medal
The 55th Chief of Engineers and the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon notified U.S. Rep. Grace Napolitano of her selection to receive the Gold Order of the de Fleury award Dec. 7, 2020..
22 Sep 2020
Staff Spotlight: 20 Questions in 60 Seconds with L’Tanya Jeffries
Staff Spotlight: 20 Questions in 60 Seconds with L’Tanya Jeffries
20 Aug 2020
St. Paul resident selected for prestigious award
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters in Washington, D.C., recently selected St. Paul, Minnesota, resident and St. Paul District Chief of Logistics Mike McGarvey as recipient of the National Meritorious Logistician of the Year Award.
6 Jul 2020
Lakeville resident selected for prestigious award
ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters in Washington, D.C., recently selected Lakeville, Minnesota, resident and St. Paul District senior hydraulic engineer Ann Banitt as the recipient of its Hydrology, Hydraulics and Coastal Community of Practice Professional of the Year Award.