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    Reflections on Earth Day 2021: Preparing for Future Needs

    Excerpts from “Reflections on Earth Day 2021: Preparing for Future Needs,” a third in a series of

  • USACE Europe District supports National Safety Stand-Down

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District is conducting training and raising awareness about fatalities caused by falls as part of its observance of Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s National Safety Stand-Down Week.
  • FED honors National Nurses Week, reflects on COVID-19 impact

    FED honors National Nurses Week, reflects on COVID-19 impact

    In honor and appreciation of National Nurses Week, May 6 – 12, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) reflects on the contributions of those serving on the front lines of the pandemic and how COVID-19 has impacted the District and every FED project site in South Korea.
  • IN THE PHOTOS, Regulatory Technical Expert Tim Flinn recently retired after 32 years of federal service, 29 of those years being with the Memphis District. The photos above were taken during his retirement ceremony on April 29, 2021. Congratulations, Tim, and thank you for your many years of service to this district, division, and nation. You will be missed!

    A look back: Flinn's 32 years of service

    "He's worked on many projects throughout his career," Regulatory Retiree Randy Clark recalled. "His analytical insight to many Regulatory projects has been incredible and made projects better. He looked at projects from a close perspective and at the 10,000-mile-high view. He always knew when each approach was necessary and best." Clark is describing newly retired Regulatory Technical Expert Tim Flinn. Flinn served a total of 32 years of federal service before deciding he was ready to retire.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Transatlantic Division Commander, Brigadier General, Kimberly M. Colloton reads the Certificate of Retirement for COL Stephen Bales with his family by his side. COL Bales is retiring after 30 years of service as a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Officer. He ends his deticated service as the Deputy Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Transatlantic Division, Headquartered in Winchester, Virginia.

    Retirement of Transatlantic Deputy Commander

    WINCHESTER, Va. – U.S. Army Col. Stephen H. Bales, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic