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  • December

    Lacey Thomasson (Standing), Silver Jackets coordinator with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, briefs leadership from the Nashville District, Memphis District, Tennessee Emergency Management Agency and Tennessee National Guard during a partnering meeting at TEMA Headquarters in Nashville, Tenn., Dec. 19, 2017. (Photo by Matthew Starling)

    Memphis, Nashville districts hold partnering meeting for Tennessee

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Dec. 19, 2017) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Memphis and Nashville districts held a partnering meeting today to build a stronger relationship leading to better service for the state of Tennessee.
  • workers install blue roof

    USACE's Operation Blue Roof hitting its stride

    Shortly after hurricane Maria left a trail of devastation across the island in late September, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began its work under the direction of FEMA to assist in a variety of missions in support of the residents of Puerto Rico.

  • USACE Installs Micro Grid to Bring Power to Homes Near Patillas (video)

    Power is coming to the residents of Patillas, Puerto Rico. Through the innovation of a micro grid, residences and businesses will have power 24 hours a day for the first time since hurricane Maria devastated the power grid here.
  • USACE engineers with student intern at conclusion of his internship.

    USACE helps local student see engineering more clearly

    The Middle East District (TAM) Engineering Division has helped shed light on various aspects of
  • Lake Sidney Lanier Park Ranger Rachel Rush teaches fourth graders the importance of water safety and the beauty of our national parks during a visit to a local school earlier this year. Rush was recently recognized for her efforts to promote the Every Kid in a Park initiative by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division.

    USACE recognizes Lake Lanier Park Ranger

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division has recognized Lake Sidney Lanier Park Ranger Rachel Rush for her outstanding efforts to promote the Every Kid in a Park (EKIP) initiative during the first quarter of 2018. To take home the top individual honors for the quarter, Rush visited several local schools and spent time with 675 fourth graders.