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  • June

    Col. David Caldwell, commander, New York District, Brig. Gen. William Graham, Rep. Jerrold Nadler (D-10) and New York Senator Charles Schumer discuss the recently completed Sea Gate Reach project.

    Army Corps increases resiliency of Coney Island Coastal Storm Risk Reduction Project

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) held an event to celebrate the completion of a one of a kind T-groin project in Seagate, N.Y.
  • KGW-TV reporter Drew Carney "interviews" Bobber the Water Safety Dog about life jackets and water safety on May 19 as part of Carney's Out & About segment on KGW’s Sunrise program.

    Dramatic plunge helps Corps focus viewers on water safety

    Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Portland District and Oregon State Marine Board appeared live on Portland's KGW-TV to talk about water safety, explain how life jackets save lives and demonstrate different life jacket styles. One heroic team member was pushed into the Willamette River to show the effects of cold water immersion and confirm the critical job of a life jacket.
  • Col. Jose Aguilar, Portland District commander, provided an overview of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers history and mission in the Pacific Northwest. Aguilar said it’s important for Corps project teams to meet with business representatives and exchange information in an environment that balances both parties’ needs while respecting the fair contracting opportunities.

    USACE experts share how to navigate federal contracting regulations

    Businesses interested in working with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers had two opportunities recently to learn about future projects and how to compete for them. The industry day events were designed to introduce businesses to the government acquisition process, provide information about the tools needed to do business with the Corps, and how to improve project proposals.
  • The Buffalo District staff supports the “Ready, Set, Wear It” campaign, May 20, 2016.

    Water safety reminder comes as warm weather begins

    It is still a few week away from the official start of summer, but across the Great Lakes warm weather has already arrived putting boaters and swimmers back in the water; and members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District on the water safety offensive.
  • FORT NORFOLK, Va. -- Fort Norfolk stands open for visitors June 1, 2012. The fort, which is maintained and preserved by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is the last remaining of 19 harbor-front forts authorized in 1794 by President George Washington. (U.S. Army photo/Patrick Bloodgood)

    Fort Norfolk to temporarily close to visitors

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will close Fort Norfolk to visitors tomorrow through June 19.