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  • March

    After more than 50 years of government service, Ernest 'Butch' Lutz retired from ERDC in February 2025 after serving as ERDC’s chief of internal review since 2012. He is pictured here with some of his many accolades—including the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, Bronze Star Medal, and the Department of the Army Meritorious Civilian Service Award.

    Lutz retires from ERDC after decades of service to the Nation

    After a career spanning more than 50 years in government service, Ernest “Butch” Lutz has retired from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC). Lutz, who had served as ERDC’s chief of internal review since 2012, officially completed 30 years of civilian service in December 2024.
  • Brandon Brummett, Louisville District outreach coordinator, meets with the Breathitt County Fiscal Court and local officials in Eastern Kentucky to provide an overview of the Eastern Kentucky, Upper Kentucky River Basin Feasibility Study, Jan. 28, 2025.

    The Louisville District kicks off Flood Risk Management Study in Eastern Kentucky

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is spearheading a Flood Risk Management study

  • February

    Outdated generators being removed to be replaced with modern, high-capacity natural gas units at Fort Eisenhower, Ga. to ‎ improve operational reliability, reduce costs and enhance quality of life for personnel, December ‎5, ‎2024, photo by Chris Putman.

    Huntsville Center aims to increase energy efficiency at Fort Eisenhower

    The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville has spearheaded a major infrastructure upgrade at Fort Eisenhower, Georgia as part of a $72 million Utility Energy Services Contract, UESC, project. The initiative is aimed at increasing energy efficiency and includes the replacement of outdated generators with modern, high-capacity natural gas units.
  • The project will protect residents, businesses and the environment from detrimental effects of flood water negatively impacting critical wastewater conveyance and treatment systems.

    USACE, City of South San Francisco to sign agreement for coastal storm risk management project

    SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – Please join the City of South San Francisco, the City of San Bruno, and leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District and City of South San Francisco (non-federal sponsor), as they commemorate the signing of the Project Partnership Agreement for the design and construction of flood walls at the South San Francisco-San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant and Pump Station #4. The project will protect residents, businesses, and the environment from the detrimental effects of flood waters negatively impacting critical wastewater conveyance and treatment systems. The geographic area of the project is the immediate vicinity of the South San Francisco-San Bruno Water Quality Control Plant, which serves the surrounding communities and business hubs.
  • Chris Velasquez (left), design branch chief, USACE-Albuquerque District, describes the design decision-making process to attendees during the district’s Business Opportunities Open House at the Sid Cutter Pilot’s Pavilion at the Balloon Fiesta Park, Feb. 20, 2025.

    USACE-Albuquerque District hosts Business Opportunities Open House

    The Albuquerque District hosted its annual Business Opportunities Open House at the Sid Cutter Pilot’s Pavilion at the Balloon Fiesta Park, Feb. 20, 2025. The event focused on networking with industry to discuss the USACE mission, highlight current Albuquerque District priorities, and build commitment to support upcoming opportunities.