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  • May

    On Apr. 26, 2022, the Dredge Hurley and crew (currently 37 people total) departed its home port, Ensley Engineer Yard, for the 2022 dredging season. Their mission: To maintain navigable shipping lanes along the western rivers and inland waterways.

    Dredge Hurley kicks off 2022 season

    “We dredge to maintain these waterways and keep it open for commerce,” Dredge Hurley First Mate Kyle Collins said. “Millions of dollars’ worth of various commodities are transported up and down, and east to west, along these routes, and dredging keeps these lanes open and prevents closures along these trade routes.” On Apr. 26, the Dredge Hurley and crew (currently 37 people total) departed its home port, Ensley Engineer Yard, for the 2022 dredging season. Their mission: To maintain navigable shipping lanes along the western rivers and inland waterways. 
  • It all began in February of 1980, when the Memphis District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hired a young, energetic Memphis State University graduate. After spending some time as an intern, followed by a few years in the Inspections Section, this civil engineering major had decided to officially begin his 42-year-long career in the Geotechnical Engineering Branch. Fast forward to May of 2022, and that young man is now a newly retired (and already sorely missed) Geotechnical Design Section Supervisor, Mr. Norman ‘Chip’ Newman!

    A look back: Norman “Chip” Newman’s 42 years of service

    It all began in February of 1980, when the Memphis District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers hired a young, energetic Memphis State University graduate. After spending some time as an intern, followed by a few years in the Inspections Section, this civil engineering major had decided to officially begin his 42-year-long career in the Geotechnical Engineering Branch. Fast forward to May of 2022, and that young man is now a newly retired (and already sorely missed) Geotechnical Design Section Supervisor, Mr.  Norman ‘Chip’ Newman!
  • Dr. David Pittman, director of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and director of research and development (R&D) and chief scientist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), addresses participants at the ERDC’s Research and Development 2022 (RD22) workshop in Vicksburg, Mississippi, April 26, 2022.

    RD22 workshop addresses R&D challenges, emphasizes strategic collaboration

    Scientists and engineers from across the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) participated in the organization’s Research and Development 2022 (RD22) workshop and symposium, April 26-28. The event was held at the Vicksburg, Mississippi, main campus and was broadcast virtually over eight time zones with more than 600 attendees.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Deputy Commanding General Maj. Gen. Richard Heitkamp administers the oath of office to U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Kirk Dailey during a promotion ceremony in Louisville, Kentucky April 22, 2022. Dailey will serve as the deputy commanding general of the 416th Theater Engineering Command for the U.S. Army Reserve and currently serves as USACE Louisville District construction division chief. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Jack Sweeney)

    USACE Construction Division Chief promoted to Brigadier General in U.S. Army Reserve

    Kirk Dailey, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District construction division chief was promoted to brigadier general in the U.S. Army Reserve during a ceremony held at the Romano Mazzoli Federal Building in Louisville, Ky., April 22, 2022.
  • Jenny Laird and Lauren May, research biologists at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s Environmental Laboratory, and Katrina Burch, an associate technical director of the ERDC’s Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory, exhibit at the Army Engineer Association Engineer Regimental Week industry exhibit in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri, April 24-28, 2022. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Annette Kirklin)

    ERDC synergizes at the Army Engineer Association industry exhibit

    From April 24 to 28, a team of U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) representatives attended the exhibit portion of the Army Engineer Association (AEA) Regimental Week at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.