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27 May 2020
ERDC COVID-19 model debuts on CDC website
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) COVID-19 Modeling and Analysis Team (C-MAT) developed a COVID-19 model that debuted on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) website, May 22. The ERDC model, also referred to as the ERDC-SEIR (Susceptible Exposed Infected Recovered) model, is one of 16 models featured on the CDC’s COVID-19 model ensemble website.
27 May 2020
USACE awards contract to Virginia company to construct jetty at Tangier
The Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, awarded a contract for more than $2.9 million to Gloucester-based Coastal Design & Construction Inc. to construct an approximately 685-foot-long stone jetty at the entrance of the Tangier Island Federal Navigation Channel, located on the western side of the island.
27 May 2020
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District, completes construction of 3rd generation hardened aircraft shelters at Kunsan Air Base
With the joint effort of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers (USACE) of the Far East District (FED) and the Republic of Korea, 20 newly constructed third generation hardened aircraft shelters (HAS) will be ready for use by the summer of 2020 at Kunsan Air Base, Republic of Korea.
25 May 2020
Memorial Day: Remembering Memphis District employees who made the ultimate sacrifice
Today is Memorial Day. For 152 years, America has set aside a day to pay tribute to our Patriots who gave their last full measure of devotion for this country. This Memorial Day, we remember three Memphis District employees who were among the 405,399 who made the ultimate sacrifice while fighting in World War II. 1st Lt. Reeves S. Carper, 2nd Lt. John F. McIntyre, and 1st Lt. Arch R. Ponder left their jobs, co-workers, families, and friends here in Memphis to train and travel overseas to join the fight.

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RT @NWSWPC: Snow continues across parts of New England today, but has concluded for the rest of the central and eastern United States. Here…

RT @usacetulsa: Even while sheltering in place during a winter storm, the mission continues. Our power team turned a hotel breakfast area i…

RT @fema: Local officials are hard at work clearing roads and helping keep people safe during this winter storm. We continue to urge everyo…

We are ready to assist before, during, and after disasters strike, when called upon. Currently we have deployed five planning and response teams, contractors and Soldiers from 249th Engineering Battalion Prime Power to various locations for the ongoing winter storm. https://t.co/mIF4lrX9FR

RT @Sec_Noem: PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT: As the Midwest, Southern, and Eastern parts of the United States anticipate a major winter weat…

RT @NWSWPC: High-Impact and Far-Reaching Winter Storm Underway Heavy snow, sleet, and freezing rain has already overspread much of the sou…

RT @NWS: In the wake of this major winter storm, communities from the Southern Plains to the Northeast will contend with bitterly cold temp…

@BadHabits1717 @USArmy @fema This is the full Weather Service resource which you can review: https://t.co/tZTCu7eBJT

@PreferLowKey @fema This is the full Weather Service resource which you can review: https://t.co/6ap8F201o1

USACE brings unique capabilities to emergency responses, but we are just one piece of a much larger @USArmy and @DeptofWar team working to support our federal, state, and local partners. /4

We encourage all in the path of this storm to monitor conditions and updates from your local authorities. /3

Teams from Pittsburgh District, Savannah District, Memphis District and Tulsa District are responding for this effort, in addition to support from throughout the enterprise. /2

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has received a mission assignment from @fema in advance of winter storm #Fern which is expected to affect multiple regions. We are pre-positioning assets, including generators, capable of supporting temporary emergency power needs. /1 https://t.co/dHax34D665

RT @StPaulUSACE: #TBT to 1976 for a rare view of a completely empty lock chamber at Lock and Dam 7 in #LaCrescent, #Minnesota. To keep our…

RT @USACE_Buffalo: 🕰️ For decades, it’s been a favorite spot for fishing, strolling & accessing the iconic Huron Lighthouse. But after more…

RT @USACE_Buffalo: Great to welcome the Division Commander and Programs Director of USACE Great Lakes and Ohio Division to Buffalo! They to…

RT @USACESacramento: Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Adam Telle and @RepVinceFong (CA-20) toured our Pine Flat Lake and Dam…

The future of the @USArmy runs on #AI. At @armyerdc, engineers are building the tools for smarter civil works, more efficient operations & a better-equipped Warfighter. Learn more on the "Power of ERDC" #podcast. 🗓️ Jan 20, 10 a.m. CST 🎧 https://t.co/UZUXSoszbj https://t.co/jRt2khhuHj

RT @USACE_ABQ: 🧊Even on clear ice that’s at least 4 inches thick, you should always wear a #lifejacket and carry ice rescue picks or claws.…

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10 Sep 2020
20-048 Little Goose Dam to close public dam crossing Tuesday to perform maintenance
Starbuck, Wash. – Officials at Little Goose Lock and Dam are closing dam crossings to the public on Tuesday, Sept. 15 in order to perform maintenance on top of the dam.
9 Sep 2020
DHA Job Announcement: R&H C&M Foreman
Opening and Closing Dates: 09/09/20 – 09/15/20
9 Sep 2020
DHA Job Announcement: Steersman/1st Mate/Assistant Master, Motor Vessel Mississippi
Opening and Closing Dates: 09/09/20 - 09/15/20
9 Sep 2020
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.