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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division serves as USACE’s tip of the spear in one of the most dynamic construction environments in the world, STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS, BUILDING CAPACITY, and ENHANCING SECURITY for our nation, allies, and partners. 

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  • June

    Matthew Grajewski is a cadet at Clemson University. He spent a few days shadowing our district commander at the Charleston District to learn more about engineering in USACE.

    Making Connections

    On March 12, I took a break from classes at Clemson University to shadow at the U.S. Army Corps of
  • The Water Use Law class from the College of Charleston came to visit the Folly Beach Shore Protection Project to learn about the details and different issues the project had had, because that was the nature of their course. The students learned about the project at the town hall and then visited the project site.

    Cougars Pounce on Folly Beach

    Students from College of Charleston’s Water Use Law class took a rare field trip to Folly Beach to
  • The Citadel held a job fair for its night class students to learn about engineering jobs in the area. Max Carroll and Charleston District Deputy Commander Maj. John O'Brien attended the event to discuss job opportunities at the Charleston District.

    Recruiting America's Future Engineers

    What do you get when Clemson University, North Carolina State University, local construction/A&E
  • The Citadel held a bridge building competition for students to see who could build the lightest bridge that would support a 100 pound load.

    Testing a Load

    Picture frames, birdhouses and pencil holders are a few items that can be made from craft sticks and
  • The Charleston District visited the construction class at Timberland High School to teach them the skills they would need when interviewing for jobs and being on the job site. Students later visited our St. Stephen Powerhouse and fish hatchery to learn more about the environmental work we do.

    Building the Future

    Greeted by the sounds of sawing, hammering and drilling as they entered the construction class at