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    Craney Island mosquito treatment scheduled for August 21

    Portsmouth, VA— The 757th Airlift Squadron assigned to Youngstown Air Reserve Station, Ohio, will conduct an aerial mosquito spray over Craney Island and the Churchland section of Portsmouth overnight Tuesday, 21 Aug. In the event of weather or mechanical delays, the mission will take place on Wednesday, 22 Aug.
  • Two men in hard hats watch as a back hoe destroys an old facility.

    Huntsville Center demos old Fort Liberty Volar Barracks

    The demolition of the Smoke Bomb Hill Volar Barracks is part of a broader initiative to modernize housing facilities across military installations.
  • A man adressing attendees.

    Military energy contracting forum consolidates efforts for service branches

    Formerly known as Huntsville Center’s Energy Exchange, the event is now the Military Energy Performance Contracting (MEPcon) Forum, expanding this year to include nearly all branches of service.
  • Regional LDP members from districts across the Southwestern Division visit the spillway at Lewisville Lake and other project sites to learn about projects specific to the Fort Worth District.

    Crafting Leaders: The Fort Worth District’s Embroidery-Inspired Approach

    The ancient craft of embroidery, steeped in tradition, symbolizes communication, education, precision, and artistry. Leaders have used embroidery to unite people, weave narratives, and adapt to challenges.
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    USACE Responds to Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

    In the early morning of March 26, 2024, crew aboard Motor Vessel DALI issued the mayday call moments before the crash that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge, enabling authorities to limit vehicle traffic on the span. The collapse of this pivotal piece of infrastructure sent eight construction workers into the Patapsco River below, taking the lives of six of them.