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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.

  • April

    Protecting and preserving our environment is an enduring mission for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. More than 10% of our workforce specializes in environmental disciplines, working alongside the rest of our diverse team to shape a sustainable future for present and upcoming generations.

    Earth Day 2024: Highlighting our Environmental Professionals

    Today, we join our global community in the celebration of Earth Day. During this time, we often focus on the actions being taken to shape a sustainable future, but this year I want to focus on the people behind these actions.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers contractors utilize equipment to move and separate metal debris at the Pioneer Mill collection site in West Maui, Feb. 24, 2024. USACE is overseeing the debris removal mission under a Federal Emergency Management Agency mission assignment, which is part of a coordinated effort with the Hawai‘i Emergency Management Agency, the County of Maui and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to clean up areas of the island affected by the Aug. 8, 2023, wildfires. (USACE Photo by John Daves)

    Sacramento District team members aid in Maui wildfire recovery mission

    It has been several months since the devasting wildfire disaster swept through portions of Maui,
  • Workers with the City of Newport Beach and the Los Angeles District remove debris from several unauthorized encampments in the inner banks of the lower Santa Ana River Marsh April 19 in Newport Beach, California.

    Crews clean up Santa Ana River Marsh

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District collaborated with the City of Newport Beach, Orange County Public Works and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department to remove debris from several unauthorized encampments April 19 in the Santa Ana River Marsh at Newport Beach. The area is home to endangered habitat.
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    USACE stands up first National Occupational Health Center in Mobile

    It is said that success breeds success. Whatever your business or endeavor, if you create something innovative and set yourself apart from others, the opportunities for further success usually come.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District and the Cincinnati Park Board are partnering on a $2.5 million feasibility study to improve and revitalize the Ohio River’s edge along Smale Riverfront Park in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio.

    USACE, City of Cincinnati developing plan to improve Cincinnati’s riverfront

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is working in coordination with the City of Cincinnati and Hamilton County to help improve Cincinnati’s Riverfront along the Ohio River in downtown Cincinnati, Ohio. USACE and the Cincinnati Park Board are partnering on a $2.5 million feasibility study to improve and revitalize the Ohio River’s edge along Smale Riverfront Park.