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  • November

    Ohkay Owingeh Councilman Ron Lovato (standing) assists Gov. J. Patrick Aguino in signing, along with the ASA(CW) Michael Connor and Santa Clara Pueblo Gov. J. Michael Chavarria (far right), the official design agreements for the Espanola Valley Ecosystem Restoration project, Nov. 9, 2022.

    ASA(CW) joins two Pueblos to sign first of its kind design agreement to restore habitat in the Española Valley

    The Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works Michael Connor joined the governors of Ohkay Owingeh and Santa Clara Pueblo in signing the design agreements for the Espanola Valley Ecosystem Restoration project, Nov. 9, 2022.
  • Gilbert and Kohara were brought together by the Co-Op program, a bilateral exchange opportunity created by U.S. Army Japan and JGSDF, that pairs junior officers and non-commissioned officers (NCOs) with their foreign counterpart to enhance English and Japanese language comprehension skills, learn about each other’s cultures, familiarize themselves with their respective branches’ doctrines and techniques, all with the goal of strengthening the strategic alliance between America and Japan.

    Brothers in Arms

    Gilbert and Kohara were brought together by the Co-Op program, a bilateral exchange opportunity created by U.S. Army Japan and JGSDF, that pairs junior officers and non-commissioned officers (NCOs) with their foreign counterpart to enhance English and Japanese language comprehension skills, learn about each other’s cultures, familiarize themselves with their respective branches’ doctrines and techniques, all with the goal of strengthening the strategic alliance between America and Japan.
  • Congratulations to Operations Project Manager Vickie Watson on her selection as Memphis District Employee of the Month! Watson is credited for being proactive and coordinating with all 10 harbors and port authorities within the Memphis District’s area of responsibility (AOR), including key tenants at harbors as well as the U.S. Coast Guard, during the recent/ongoing low water conditions.

    Employee of the Month: Congrats, Vickie!

    Congratulations to Operations Project Manager Vickie Watson on her selection as Memphis District Employee of the Month!
  • Hennepin Canal Story

    Hennepin Canal

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Chicago District, conducted a Lunch and Learn on the Hennepin Canal on October 21 to honor the 115th anniversary of its opening. It was led by Senior Geologist, Tim Flaherty who spent his own time throughout the years conducting research on this historically significant project.
  • A man on the right side of the picture smiles at the camera while standing in front of the logo of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division.

    USACE awards NAD Knowledge Management program, manager

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division is the recipient of two awards of distinction and excellence in Knowledge Management.