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    Corps awards $12 million contract to build islands near Lansing, Iowa

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, recently awarded a nearly $12 million contract to Newt Marine Services of Dubuque, Iowa, to restore habitat within the Mississippi River Pool 9.
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    Huntington District artifacts transferred to the Veterans Curation Program

    Thanks to the efforts of a team of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) archaeological experts, artifacts from nine West Virginia project sites have been transferred to the Veterans Curation Program (VCP) from storage at the Grave Creek Mound Archaeological Complex in Moundsville, W.Va.
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    USACE participates in Phoenix STEM event

    Capt. Adam Z. McGinnis, the deputy area engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District's Arizona-Nevada Area Office, and 1st Lt. Luke Ritz, a project engineer at the District’s Fort Huachuca Resident Office, participated in a Science, Technology, Engineering and Math event held Sept. 25 at the Phoenix Convention Center by Ten80 Education, a national program aimed at cultivating STEM skills in youth.
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    National award winners recognized for excellence

    Ten members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) were honored Aug. 7 as they received awards during the National Awards ceremony. Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, Chief of Engineers and USACE commander, presented the awards during the USACE Senior Leaders Conference at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
  • SAN FRANCISCO - (Sept. 24, 2014) - U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District Deputy Commander Maj. (P) Adam J. Czekanski received the Soldier's Medal from South Pacific Division Commander Brig. Gen. Mark Toy for his actions of valor and heroism earlier this year when he jumped onto the tracks as a commuter train was approaching to save a fellow rider who had fallen due to an apparent seizure. The Soldier's Medal is the U.S. Army's highest for valor or heroism in a non combat situation. Pictured from left are Toy, Czekanski and San Francisco District Commander Lt. Col. John C. Morrow. Czekanski, who has served three combat tours, two in Afghanistan and one in Iraq, has also received three Bronze Star medals one Purple Heart medal, credited his years of military training as he quickly assessed the situation and jumped into action to save a stranger while placing himself in imminent danger.

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Soldier Receives Soldier's Medal

    Not all military awards for bravery are earned in combat. On Sept. 5, Maj. Adam J. Czekanski received the Soldier’s Medal for leaping in front of an oncoming train to rescue a man who had fallen on the tracks. The Soldier’s Medal is the highest U.S. Army award given for valor in a non-combat situation.
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    Army Corps of Engineers waives fees on National Public Lands Day, Sept. 27

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) will waive day use fees at its more than 2,200 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in recognition of National Public Lands Day on Sept. 27. On this day, fees normally charged at boat launch ramps and swimming beaches will be waived.

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Someone at home is waiting for you. Please wear your life jacket whenever you’re in, on, or near open water (lakes, rivers, etc.) so you can return home safely to your loved ones. Expect the unexpected and @pleasewearit. https://t.co/r5xqXKjTLx
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RT @ArmyERDC: ERDC is studying how #3dprinting can be used to incorporate nature-inspired designs into coastal infrastructure, while also b…
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RT @ArmyERDC: ERDC is studying how #3dprinting can be used to incorporate nature-inspired designs into coastal infrastructure, while also b…
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RT @USACE_Buffalo: April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). #USACE stands against sexual violence and assault and th…
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RT @USACE_Buffalo: April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month (SAAPM). #USACE stands against sexual violence and assault and th…
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RT @ArmyGeospatial: .@MilitaryTimes reporters visited @ArmyGeospatial yesterday to cover the incredible work done by our team on a daily ba…
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The National Levee Safety Program is hosting a webinar on April 30th from 1:00-2:00pm ET to provide an overview of levee operations and maintenance topics in the National Levee Safety Guidelines. To register, visit https://t.co/494oj9rVH6. #NLSP #LeveeSafety https://t.co/k8i3DPmAIN
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The National Levee Safety Program is hosting a webinar on April 30th from 1:00-2:00pm ET to provide an overview of levee operations and maintenance topics in the National Levee Safety Guidelines. To register, visit https://t.co/494oj9rVH6. #NLSP #LeveeSafety https://t.co/k8i3DPmAIN
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RT @ArmyGeospatial: #DYK. Federal agencies, including #USACE, have reached a consensus on a shared schema for recreational public roads and…
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RT @norfolkdistrict: Happy #AirSuperiorityDay from the Norfolk District! Last week, the 1st Fighter Wing held a groundbreaking ceremony f…
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Celebrate #EarthDay on April 22nd with Bobber the Water Safety Dog & friends! Download a free coloring sheet and poster at https://t.co/romstMKz4z, where you can also watch some cartoons with your kids and download Bobber Trading Cards to play the 1-2-3 Splash Game with them! https://t.co/XuU710w4sG
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Margaret Rush, @USACERockIsland budget analyst supports the #HawaiiWildfires recovery mission by serving as an admin specialist in the recovery field office. @CountyofMaui @Hawaii_EMA @fema @maui_ema @USArmy @StPaulUSACE #USACE https://t.co/gPtu2ifql4
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RT @USACERockIsland: The Rock Island District is offering free boating safety education classes at the Illinois Waterway Visitor Center in…
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During the Month of the Military Child, Purple Up! Day on April 15th recognizes some of the military's most unsung heroes - their children. The day encourages everyone to wear purple representing all branches of the military and showing unity with each other. https://t.co/aXdLDysPNr
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RT @europedistrict: Europe District commander Col. Dan Kent talks about our diverse mission and future opportunities during a presentation…
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Soldier couple earns back-to-back Sapper school leadership awards, wife to compete in Best Sapper Competition. Read more here: https://t.co/IUNgyXJ8cL https://t.co/pvGQGjU0NT
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RT @USACE_FortWorth: 4 out of 5 fingers agree you should never remove or disable machine guarding. https://t.co/DP4Ozw3Y2x
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The @SeattleDistrict Carl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden achieved Level II Accreditation from The ArbNet Arboretum Accreditation Program and The Morton Arboretum. Learn more: https://t.co/AwFSkHtvsi @NWDUSACE
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Norma Sperry, @USACERockIsland, deployed as a Quality Assurance Supervisor with #USACE debris removal team as part of the federal response to the #Hawaiiwildfires. Learn more: https://t.co/gGSaGQoDM8 📸: Stacey Reese @CountyofMaui @Hawaii_EMA @fema @epa @maui_ema @StPaulUSACE
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