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  • August

    The Charleston District is currently working with Coastal Carolina University in searching for a new sand source for future beach renourishments on Folly Beach and for emergencies.

    Diligence and Ardor

    “Learning is not attained by chance; it must be sought after with ardor and attended to with
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District Soldiers received care packages Aug. 4, 2015 from the Oklahoma Blue Star Mothers of America, Inc. Blue Star Mothers of America have over 6,000 members from over 200 Chapters throughout the nation. They are mothers, stepmothers, grandmothers, foster mothers and female legal guardians who have children serving in the military, guard or reserves, or children who are veterans.

    A gift from home for FED Soldiers

    Despite being more than 5000 miles from the continental United States, Soldiers from the Far East
  • Each Soldier in the U.S. Army plays a role in maintaining the nation’s security. For Army Capt. Robert M. Burnham, the economic strength of the nation remains secure, as he fulfills his role as an operations manager in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District’s Navigation Branch, managing dredging-related operations and maintenance projects along the Texas coast.

    Spotlight on USACE Galveston District’s Capt. Robert M. Burnham

    GALVESTON, Texas (Aug. 3, 2015) – Each Soldier in the U.S. Army plays a role in maintaining the nation’s security. For Army Capt. Robert M. Burnham, the economic strength of the nation remains secure, as he fulfills his role as an operations manager in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District’s Navigation Branch, managing dredging-related operations and maintenance projects along the Texas coast.
  • As major conference presenters, facilitators and award recipients, ERDC-EL and CHL team members often took center stage at the Western Dredging Association’s (WEDA) and Texas A&M's Dredging Summit and Expo held June 22-25 in Houston, Texas. Joining in the presentation to ERDC-EL for the 2015 Western Dredging Association’s (WEDA) Gold Environmental Excellence Award, were, from left, Craig Vogt, WEDA Environmental Commission chairman; Robert Ramsdell, Great Lakes Dredge and Dock Company; Ashley Kerns, Mike Hooks Inc; Dr. Burton Suedel, EL; and Ram Mohan, WEDA president and board of directors chairman.

    National dredging conference honors ERDC experts

    As major conference presenters, facilitators and award recipients, ERDC-EL and CHL team members
  • In 1978, the South Dakota State University Cross Country Team won the NCAA Division II National title. Chamberlain, a 17-year-old freshman is at far left. Six of the runners in the photo, including Chamberlain, were NCAA Division II All-American. Two of the runners in the photo ran in the Olympic trials including fourth from the right, Dick Beardsley, who finished second in the Boston Marathon in 1982 with a time of 2:08:53. The story of Beardsley's second place finish to Alberto Salazar is known as the "Duel in the Sun".

    Persistence, Patience, Inspiration of marathon running (Part 1)

    This is the first article in a four part series on Omaha District Electrical Engineer, Joe Chamberlain, who competed in the Boston Marathon in 2014 and is training to run the New York City Marathon this November.