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  • September

    Bret Styers, senior program manager for the Ballistic Missile Defense Mandatory Center of Expertise at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville explains the engineering challenges of Alaskan projects during a tour of missile field 4 at Fort Greely, Alaska, with Col. Sebastien P. Joly, Huntsville Center commander, and Jason Wilson, program manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Alaska District, in August. (Photo by Kristen Bergeson)

    From 'Folly' to Fortune

    What was once considered the foolish, costly act of a land-hungry politician is now considered to be one of the most profitable and strategic moves in U.S. history. The U.S. purchase of Alaska from Russia in 1867, a transaction negotiated by then Secretary of State William Seward, was initially ridiculed in the press as “Seward’s folly” because the arctic region was thought by many to be unusable and unhabitable. Fast forward more than 150 years to the present, and Alaska is not only one of the richest states in the nation but also a key part of America’s missile defense program.
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    Pittsburgh District’s construction projects bring diversity of demand for Neville Island engineering team

    The construction office for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District operates in a fast-paced environment, moving from one project to the next without a pause, while juggling several jobs simultaneously.
  • James Hathorn, U.S. Army Corps Engineers Mobile District’s Chief of the Water Management section, center, explains a water management chart to his team, on Sept. 6, 2022, in Mobile, Alabama. Hathorn, who has worked for the Corps for more than 30 years, said that he enjoys how his team works together like a family.

    Hathorn Pays it Forward

    Remembering where you came from and paving the way for those who follow in the same footsteps are admirable traits of true leaders.
  • The Mill Creek Diversion Dam and fish ladder (fish ladder is under the grate) in August. Water flows are low.

    New fish ladder planned for the Mill Creek Diversion Dam

    The Mill Creek Channel is getting an update.
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    Army Corps Railhead Upgrades Begin at New York Military Base

    A formal ground-breaking ceremony was held at Fort Drum in northern New York marking the beginning of construction on $31.5 million in improvements to the railhead there, greatly enhancing the ability of military personnel to deploy more quickly and safely.