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News Stories

  • April

    A Soldier pointing at a Quonset hut.

    Energy contract saving Fort Bliss millions, providing Soldiers comfort

    One aspect of the contract not only provides for the overall financial and environmental savings, but aids in the physical comfort of Soldiers training at the Fort Bliss Operational Readiness-Mission Training Complex (OR-MTC) supporting deploying and redeploying service members, Department of Defense civilians and contractors.
  • Mike Bostic, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District facility specialist, inspects a conference room April 2, 2024, at the district’s headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee. The Nashville District recently announced Bostic is the employee of the month for December 2023. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Facility specialist recognized as December employee of the month

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 2, 2024) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District has named Facility Specialist Mike Bostic its employee of the month for December 2023 for his diligent efforts to maintain equipment and facilities at the Nashville District Headquarters in Nashville, Tennessee.
  • Poe Lock ship arrestor contractor OCCI, Inc. of Fulton Missouri installs the largest U.S. civil works component produced by a 3D printer at the Soo Locks in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on March 1, 2024.

    Infrastructure Innovation: New Poe Lock arrestor arm is the largest U.S. civil works component produced by 3D printer

    As America’s civil works infrastructure ages, managers need innovative solutions to replace parts that have been in service for nearly a century. Often, these original components were fabricated using vintage material and manufacturing methods, making them costly, burdensome and time-consuming to replace. Responding to this need, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is employing cutting-edge 3D-printing techniques to manufacture these parts faster and at a lower cost while maintaining, and even improving, their properties.
  • man standing at a lectern speaking to a room of students.

    Little Rock District conducts Levee Sector Lead Training

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District held Levee Sector Lead training for 23 employees from around the district at the Jacksonport State Park Visitor Center in Jacksonport, Arkansas on March 27, 2024.
  • Lieutentant Colonel Dan Segura, Huntsville Center deputy commander, is presented with a retirement certification.

    Deputy commander retires

    Segura is retiring after more than two-and-a-half decades of service to the Army and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.