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    FRC team members work on robot for competition.

    FIRST: A proven pipeline for future ERDC development

    More than two decades ago, a robotics team was founded for the students at Warren Central High School. ERDC has been involved since the year 2000 by hosting the team and promoting hands-on learning for local students. Today, with a mission to provide educational experiences for more young people, Team 456 Siege Robotics is a community FIRST Robotics Competition (FRC) team that is made up of 20 students from across central Mississippi.
  • A contract with glasses a pen and a calculator.

    Versatile engineers, contract warrants contribute to mission accomplishment

    Administrative Contracting Officer warrants allows engineers to make contract modifications, monitor compliance, and perform overall contract management.
  • Tunnel Inspection at Summersville Lake

    Tunnel Inspection at Summersville Lake

    The United States Army Corps of Engineers Huntington District performed an inspection of the tunnel
  • Picture of West Point Powerhouse and Dam.

    West Point Dam to celebrate 50 years

    Milestones don't come around often; when they do, you want to remember them, like birthdays, wedding anniversaries, etc. For example, the 50th anniversary of a wedding is the golden anniversary and celebrates 50 years of marriage.
  • Photo of the Saint Lawrence Seaway

    One of the Greatest Engineering Feats No One Talks About: The St. Lawrence Seaway

    The Saint Lawrence Seaway stands as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, yet it remains one of the least talked about. This massive infrastructure project, which transformed North American trade and transportation, was built with precision, innovation, and sheer determination. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with Canadian authorities, played a critical role in its construction, ensuring that the Great Lakes region could compete on the global stage.