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  • May

    In observance of Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center holds its first organization-wide AAPI panel, May 26, 2021.

    ERDC observes Asian-American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month with virtual panel

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) continues to explore new avenues to ensure inclusion and understanding of all members of its workforce. In observance of Asian-American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, the organization held its first ERDC-wide AAPI panel.
  • Officials with the Tennessee Health Department, Sumner County Health Department, Sumner County, and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District dedicate a .5-mile exercise trail May 25, 2021 at Rockland Recreation Area on the shoreline of Old Hickory Lake. The ribbon cutting culminated a joint effort to construct a loop fitness trail to provide a pathway for people to safely exercise at the USACE-operated project. (USACE photo by Lee Roberts)

    Officials dedicate paved exercise trail at Rockland Recreation Area

    HENDERSONVILLE, Tenn. (May 28, 2021) – Officials dedicated a .2-mile paved exercise trail May 25, 2021 at Rockland Recreation Area on the shoreline of Old Hickory Lake.
  • SUFFOLK, Va. -- A munition uncovered by contractors lays on the ground at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot on Dec. 2, 2005. In 1987 the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot became a matter of public concern when a piece of crystalline TNT was found at the Tidewater Community College, Portsmouth Campus. Extensive historical research, investigations, and testing led the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to place this site on the National Priority list in 1999. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has managed the clean-up project on this site since. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

    USACE hosts FNOD Restoration Advisory Board virtual meeting June 3

    SUFFOLK, Va. — Restoration efforts at the Former Nansemond Ordnance Depot (FNOD) remain an ongoing priority for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). Community members can learn more about this Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) and hear the latest cleanup progress during the project’s quarterly Restoration Advisory Board (RAB) virtual meeting scheduled for 6:15 to 8:15 p.m. June 3 via Webex.
  • Bluestone Partnership Meeting

    Bluestone Partnership Meeting

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District participated in a partnership meeting with Brayman Construction Company and leaders within the City of Hinton to review and discuss the progress of Bluestone Dam Safety Assurance Phase 5. The purpose of this meeting was to give all parties involved a chance to meet face-to-face and discuss issues or concerns they might have as the team moves forward with Phase 5.
  • Col. Damon Delarosa, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District commander, stands outside district headquarters May 27.

    Alaska District commander embraces heritage, promotes diversity

    Walking into the headquarters building for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District, a wall of portraits featuring former commanders greets employees and visitors alike. Of the 29 men who have led the organization during its distinguished history, Col. Damon Delarosa is the first to represent the Asian American community.