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We SAFELY deliver agile, responsive, and innovative, design, construction, engineering and contingency solutions in support of U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and other global partners to advance national security interests.

  • January

    Spotlight on District's Tina Ybarra

    GALVESTON, Texas (Jan. 6, 2014) – For nearly three decades Visual Information Specialist Tina Ybarra has reported to work at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District to provide audio visual support, photography, videography and records archiving services to staff.

  • DoD adopts Army Corps of Engineers BUILDER SMS standard for all facility condition assessments

    FORT WORTH, Texas-- A decision in September 2013 by the Department of Defense to mandate use of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE-developed facility condition assessment software opens up new asset management opportunities across the Corps. The genesis of this USACE Asset Management Program business line came more than three years ago when the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) approached USACE Headquarters.
  • IWR planner Steven Martin was recently recognized with a Certificate of Appreciation from the Department of Justice, Environmental and Natural Resources Division.

    IWR Planner Recognized by Justice Department

    ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA.  Institute for Water Resources (IWR) team member Steven Martin was recently
  • Europe District engineers drive STEM initiative in 2013 and beyond. Last year, more than 20 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District volunteers spent time with local students -- helping them understand the practical applications of science, technology, engineering and math; set education and career goals; and relate and communicate better with adults.

    Europe District engineers drive STEM initiative in 2013 and beyond

    WIESBADEN, Germany -- Did you have a mentor growing up? Perhaps you can recall a role model, adviser or volunteer who helped steer you toward the career you have today. Last year, more than 20 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District volunteers spent time with local students -- helping them understand the practical applications of science, technology, engineering and math; set education and career goals; and relate and communicate better with adults.
  • Mike Dillabough, San Francisco District chief of Operations and Readiness, talks to members of the Junior First Lego League Team "Robopeople" about flood risk management Dec. 14.

    District provides STEM outreach to "Robopeople"

    When I was six I played with Legos, but these kids take Lego-playing to another level. “Robopeople”