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  • January

    Kelly Stater (left) speaks with Maj. Gen Bo Temple after the general's keynote address to the joint breakfast meeting of Society of American Military Engineers posts from Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire.

    Breakfast with the Chief

    LOS ANGELES — Society of American Military Engineers posts from Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire held their 26th annual joint breakfast meeting Jan. 13. The keynote speaker currently serves as the Acting Chief of Engineers and Commanding General for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

  • USACE trains Afghans to operate and maintain facilities

    Successfully transitioning operations and maintenance responsibilities to the Afghan National Army's Directorate of Public Works, is the underlying reason for a new training program designed to teach Afghans the fundamentals of building operations and maintenance.
  • More than 300 Los Angeles District employees gathered for their first town hall meeting with South Pacific Division Commander Col. Mike Wehr.

    Division commander holds town hall meeting

    LOS ANGELES — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division Commander Col. Mike Wehr visited the Los Angeles District and conducted a town hall meeting with more than 300 Corps employees at the Sheraton Downtown Jan. 12.
  • More than 300 Los Angeles District employees gathered for their first town hall meeting with South Pacific Division Commander Col. Mike Wehr.

    Division commander holds town hall meeting

    LOS ANGELES — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division Commander Col. Mike Wehr visited the Los Angeles District and conducted a town hall meeting with more than 300 Corps employees at the Sheraton Downtown Jan. 12.

  • MED Ambassadors in Recent Events are Key to Maintaining Relationships With Local Communities

    Typically, the fall season offers numerous opportunities for the Middle East District to engage with local community groups. This year was no exception.