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    Mr. Christopher Brincefield, Programs Branch Chief, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, engages with students at a STEAM event hosted by USACE at Central Elementary School on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, on May 22. Highlighting the vital role of STEAM in our everyday lives, Mr. Brincefield inspires curiosity and a passion for learning through interactive and educational activities. (U.S. Army photo by Yohan An)

    Army engineers empower young minds with STEAM experiences in South Korea

    No challenge is too big for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With that mindset, the Far East District set out to ignite a passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) among young students through hands-on learning experiences and direct interaction with professional engineers. The district hosted a series of STEAM events at Central and West Elementary Schools in May at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District Commander Col. Ronald Sturgeon (left) presents U.S. Army Master Sgt. Shermaine Malone, a contract specialist with the District with the Meritorious Service Medal in recognition for his service to the District, May 29, 2024, during a retirement ceremony at the District headquarters in Savannah, Georgia.

    USACE Master Sgt. reflects on how his military career was a perfect fit for growth, maturity

    U.S. Army Master Sgt. Shermaine Malone, a contract specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, viewed joining the military not just a career choice, but an opportunity to travel the world.
  • A man in a red shirt sits behind a computer with a blue coffee mug in front of him.

    Risk and reward: An innovative strategy pays off

    The toughest problems require the most creative solutions. Being willing to think outside the box to find the answers can feel risky, but often the rewards are great. This is something the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District’s Contracting Division knows firsthand. For the past three fiscal years, the Contracting Division has been able to successfully complete its mission, awarding upwards of $700 million in obligated funds and as many as 1,670 contracts per year. However, four years ago, the Contracting Division was facing a problem that was exhausting every current solution. It was time to get creative.
  • A “power team” made up of Soldiers and civilians from multiple governmental agencies trained together during a two-week exercise May 27 through June 7. The scenario simulated a devastating power outage affecting multiple states.

    A team of teams: How multi-agency power teams restore vital services after disasters

    A power outage that began in Ohio spread across seven states and into Canada as brush fires caused transmission lines to go out of service.
  • Big Sioux River Flooding at Interstate 90 in South Dakota.

    USACE Report Offers New Approaches for Better Water Resource Planning

    ALEXANDRIA, Va. (June 10, 2024) – The Institute for Water Resources (IWR), part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), has released a report through its Water Resources Center on improving the use of structured decision-making for water resource management. Titled "Analysis of Tradeoffs Approaches Applicable to USACE Civil Works Planning," the report outlines methods for comparing the benefits and effects of various planning alternatives to support selecting alternative plans in managing the nation’s water resources.