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    Michael Wilkinson (Right), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Construction Support Section senior safety specialist; and Mike Freeman (Left), construction inspector; speak with Eddie Mills, American Bridge Company quality manager, about safety during the installation of ladders July 22, 2024, on Wolf Creek Dam as part of the spillway gates replacement project. (USACE Photo by Lee Roberts)

    Leaders use continual improvement approach to support safety culture

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (July 26, 2024) – With very large construction and operations projects in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District, creating a safe workplace is critical to mission success, and a responsibility every employee shares.
  • Glenda Canty, a contracting officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, excels in competitive women’s figure bodybuilding as a hobby. Since 2020, Canty has participated in the sport and is shown displaying some of the medals she has won from her competitions.

    Balancing Contracts and Contests: The Dual Life of a Bodybuilding Mom

    Glenda Canty effortlessly balances two distinct roles with precision: by day, she oversees the allocation of Civil Works contracts for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District as a Contracting Officer and the Civil Works Section Chief. However, as the sun sets, Canty shifts her focus to a markedly different arena: competitive women’s figure bodybuilding.
  • City Manager Mary Bunting (left) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District Commander Col. Sonny Avichal (right) signed an agreement to initiate a regional study of coastal storm risks and the solutions they will require on 26 July, 2024. USACE received $3 million in federal appropriations to fund the study through the Disaster Relief Act of 2019.

    City of Hampton and USACE sign agreement to unite for coastal resiliency

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Norfolk District, and the City of Hampton signed a Feasibility Cost Share Agreement on Friday, July 26 to kick off the Peninsula Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study in partnership with the City of Hampton and neighboring municipalities.
  • Jesse Pennington, Buffalo District Civil Engineer

    Jesse Pennington, Buffalo District engineer ready to tackle a new career

    Starting a new career and moving to a new city after graduating from college can be a scary and daunting step for anyone to take. Recent University of Akron graduate, Jesse Pennington, is ready to move forward with a confidence and strength that will help her handle anything the engineering world brings. Jesse took a few moments to speak with us about her journey to the Buffalo District and a little about her sports career.

  • Norfolk District Contracting Division to host virtual career fair Aug. 1

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District Contracting Division will host a virtual career fair Aug. 1 from 9:30 – 11 a.m. The meeting will include a discussion about a day in the life of a developmental contract specialist and a question-and-answer session with prospective employees.