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    Colby Conrad works at her desk as Destry sits quietly nearby. Having accommodating leadership that allows the service dogs to stay by their trainer’s side is vital to the success of the Canine Companions for Independence according to Conrad. (U.S. Army photo by Luke Burns/Released)

    Bring your dog to work day (every day)

    I love puppies. Doesn’t everyone? Show me someone who doesn’t love puppies and I’ll show you the
  • Jeff Linkinhoker, project manager in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, poses Jan. 14, 2015 with his 1968 vintage Volkswagen Beetle that he restored in 2011 and painted to look like an Ohio State University football helmet. A huge Buckeyes fan, he was featured Jan. 8, 2015 by ABC Channel 6 from Columbus, Ohio in their “Drive to the Championship” report as they passed through Nashville, Tenn., on their way to college football’s national championship game.

    Project manager garners Buckeye notoriety in ‘Drive to the Championship’

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Jan. 15, 2015) – A project manager recently garnered Buckeye notoriety when several reporters from ABC Channel 6 from Columbus, Ohio featured the Ohio State University football fanatic in their “Drive to the Championship” report.

  • Spotlight on USACE Galveston District’s David B. Boothby Jr.

    GALVESTON, Texas (Jan. 14, 2015) – Dredging the Texas coast to keep navigation channels open for commerce and recreation often goes unnoticed, with many citizens not aware this vital process is taking place out in the Gulf of Mexico on a recurring basis.
  • Jeff Cook, is the operations manager for the Pokegama Dam and Winnibigoshish Lake recreation areas.

    New operations manager for Pokegama Dam Recreation Area settles in

    Jeff Cook always knew he wanted to be a park ranger. From his early childhood growing up in Eagan, Minnesota, Cook encountered park rangers at the Autobahn Center in Sandstone, Minnesota, giving a presentation about the outdoors for kids. From that point on, he knew he wanted to do what park rangers do -- interact with the public, teach people about being good stewards of the environment and be involved in all the outdoor activities that Minnesota has to offer year around.
  • Victoria Moore

    Moore named chief, Mobility Systems Branch

    VICKSBURG, Miss. - Victoria “Vickey” Moore was recently selected as chief of the Mobility Systems