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  • February

    Viktoria Bogina, E.I.T., a civil engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, was one of the USACE nominees for this year's New Faces of Engineering program.

    New Faces of Engineering: Viktoria Bogina

    Viktoria Bogina, E.I.T., a civil engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, was one of the USACE nominees for this year's New Faces of Engineering program. “I’m really excited for this recognition, and I couldn’t be more thrilled!” said Bogina. Each year, the National Engineers Week Foundation – a coalition of engineering societies, major corporations and government agencies – asks its members to nominate colleagues 30 years old and younger who have shown outstanding abilities and leadership. The program promotes the accomplishments of young engineers, highlights the impact of their engineering contributions on society and inspires students to consider engineering careers.
  • The President John F. Kennedy Eternal Flame will undergo an upgrade to replace parts that are malfunctioning and make it more energy efficient and easier to maintain. The flame has been in place since 1967 and is down to its last of three specially designed burners. (U.S. Army photo/Kerry Solan)

    Kennedy Flame to receive upgrades

    – The Norfolk District awarded a Maryland company on Jan. 31 a contract to upgrade the John F. Kennedy eternal flame at Arlington National Cemetery. Meltech Corporation Inc. of Landover, Md., will be responsible for performing the approximately $350,000 upgrade to the flame in early spring.

  • Kennedy Flame to receive upgrades

    The Norfolk District awarded a Maryland company on Jan. 31 a contract to upgrade the John F. Kennedy eternal flame at Arlington National Cemetery.
  • Lt. Col. Edward Chamberlayne (left), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Charleston District, teams up with Baltimore District Commander Col. Trey Jordan to present the ceremonial check for the project to replace the 1.6 million square foot roof and mechanical systems at the Eastern Distribution Center, DLA Distribution, New Cumberland, Pa. This Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization project will be completed in 2015.

    Corps and DLA Distribution officials team together on a huge roof replacement project

    Corps officials from both Charleston and Baltimore Districts joined DLA Distribution leaders for the

  • USACE Galveston District Spotlight on Eddie Irigoyen

    GALVESTON, Texas (Feb. 1, 2013) - Meet U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District Civil Engineer Eddie Irigoyen, a construction manager in the Construction Branch and the Science, Technology, Engineering and Math Awareness Program liaison for the district.