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  • December

    Park Ranger Bobby Bartlett poses by the Dale Hollow Lake Resource Manager’s Office Oct. 21, 2024. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District is proud of his service to the lake and community for the past half century. He began working for the Corps of Engineers in 1985 and has since held multiple positions as a park host, maintenance worker, park technician, and park ranger. (USACE Photo by Desmaray Brown)

    Bobby Bartlett lauded for half century of stewardship at Dale Hollow Lake

    CELINA, Tenn. (Dec. 12, 2024) – Park Ranger Bobby Bartlett attended both the 50th and 75th anniversaries of Dale Hollow Dam and has been a steward of Dale Hollow Lake for half a century. He is somewhat of a legend in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers circles and in local communities for his water safety and public outreach work and as a caretaker of the lake and its recreation areas.
  • McNary powerhouse

    Don’t bet on the weather: The role hydropower plays in balancing the grid during extreme circumstances

    The power grid produces as it is consumed. Energy production rises and falls in tandem with human activity, allowing electricity to flow continuously into homes and businesses . However, this flow can be interrupted.
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    Gavins Point powerhouse annual maintenance in full swing

    Every year, the hydroelectric power generators at the Gavins Point Dam powerhouse, operated by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, are brought down one at a time to undergo annual maintenance. The maintenance begins in the fall when water releases are lower and concludes in early spring.
  • Dr. Anderton posses with his wife, Cheri, after thanking her and their two children for their support during his ceremonial speech.

    Dr. Gary Anderton retires after 30 years at WES/ERDC

    After nearly more than three decades of service to the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC)/Waterways Experiment Station (WES), Dr. Gary Anderton bade the agency farewell. ERDC held a retirement ceremony honoring Anderton on November 14 to celebrate his 38 years of service to the agency
  • Col. Calvin Kroeger, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Fort Worth District commander, presents Bob Morris with the Civil Service Commendation Medal during his retirement ceremony.

    Retiring from the Corps of Engineers: A Fond Farewell

    For many long-serving U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees, retirement is a bittersweet moment. On one hand, there is a sense of pride and accomplishment in having served the nation and contributed to important infrastructure projects. On the other hand, there is a sense of loss in leaving behind the camaraderie and a sense of purpose that comes with being part of a military organization.