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    Jim Selegean, a hydraulic engineer with the Detroit District Army Corps of Engineers met Jo Ellen Darcy the assistant secretary of the Army for civil works. Both were attending the 33rd PIANC world congress last month.

    One Detroit hydraulic engineer meets with water experts from around the world

    The Detroit District was well represented at the world association for waterborne transport infrastructure’s, PIANC, 33rd world congress June 2014 in San Francisco, Calif. Jim Selegean, a hydraulic engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, USACE, Detroit District, was at the congress presenting a paper on sediment management for the St. Joseph river and harbor, Mich

  • Tarikas presented de Fleury award

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District civil engineer technician Ilmar Tarikas was presented
  • Eric Bush, chief of the Planning and Policy Division (left) and Col. Alan Dodd, district commander (right) present Patrice Morey with the 2014 Professional Analytical Employee of the Year award. “Patrice demonstrates the highest personal standards of quality and integrity,” said Bush.

    Morey’s ability to communicate through graphics provides invaluable service

    Behind the scenes at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, technical writer/editor Patrice Morey is busy working with her teammates to effectively communicate intricate plans through the informational products and graphics she creates and the edits she provides to technical reports.
  • A screen shot of the Army's Meter Data Management System (MDMS) user interface.

    Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Presidio now connected to Army’s Meter Data Management System

    Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, and Presidio of Monterey, California, are the latest
  • NORFOLK, Va. -- Charles B. Phillips was the first officer in charge of what would later become the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. He took command on July 1, 1879, and as the Engineer in Charge of the United States Engineer Office in Norfolk, he supervised improvements of the Norfolk Harbor and its approaches, which are known collectively today as the Port of Virginia. The Norfolk Office at that time was located in Room #2 of the Custom House in Norfolk. He died on June 14, 1881, at the age of 41, while still in command of the Norfolk office. (U.S. Army photo)

    Norfolk District 135: Charles B. Phillips

    Editor’s note: Beginning July 1, 2014, Norfolk District celebrates its 135 Anniversary. Stay with us throughout the year as we look back at our former commanders, completed projects and distinguished employees. On July 1, 1879, Capt. Charles B. Phillips became the Engineer in Charge of the United States Engineer Office in Norfolk, which was the predecessor to the Norfolk District.