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    Mobile District supports Air Force readiness in Florida

    One of the specialized career fields in the military is that of the U.S. Air Force combat controller. Air combat controllers are special mission operators trained to support all other special operators and often conduct their missions behind enemy lines.
  • Two women review a document.

    USACE Project Oversight Part Art Part Science

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Middle East District focuses on ensuring its projects are led by a healthy Project Delivery Team (PDT), which consists of trained professionals, is mission-focused, and demonstrates innovation and adaptability. Success is assessed through both hard data, such as schedules and budgets, and softer factors like communication and stakeholder management. Improvements in project quality have been achieved through the implementation of data quality review boards. COL Christopher Klein emphasizes the importance of leadership involvement, noting that sometimes saying "no" is necessary to ensure a successful, realistic project outcome rather than one that is expedited.
  • The district is headquartered at Federal Center South Building 1202 in the SoDo neighborhood of Seattle. Our wide range of projects span Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana.

    Get to know the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Seattle District is a key federal agency responsible for providing engineering solutions to support the infrastructure, safety, and land and water conservation of the Pacific Northwest.
  • (l-r): James Fahey, Jr., mayor, Village of Corrales, N.M.; Dave Gatterman, executive engineer, SSCAFCA; Shane Meihaus, project manager, Compass Engineering; Lt. Col. Matthew Miller, commander, USACE-Albuquerque District; Ron Abramshe, board of directors, SSCAFCA; Jacob Pauley, deputy district engineer, USACE-Albuquerque District; Alex Coronel, senior project manager, HDR; and Kathleen Cates, New Mexico state representative for district 44, ceremonially turn over dirt at the project site to inaugurate the start of construction on the Tortugas Arroyo Improvements Project in Corrales, N.M., March 26, 2025.

    Albuquerque District joins SSCAFCA, others for ground-breaking on Tortugas Arroyo Improvements Project

    The Albuquerque District joined representatives from the Southern Sandoval County Arroyo Flood Control Authority, and local and state officials to celebrate the groundbreaking and start of construction on the Tortugas Arroyo Improvements Project, March 26, 2025.
  • Lt. Col. Robert Green (right), commander of the Nashville District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, walks with Rep. Dale Strong (middle) of Alabama's 5th Congressional District and Rep. Mike Collins (left) of Georgia's 10th Congressional District during a tour of Wilson Lock in Florence, Alabama, on March 28, 2025. (USACE Photo by Noe Gonzalez)

    Congressman responsible for improving water resources infrastructure visits locks

    NASHVILLE, Tenn. (April 1, 2025) – Whether or not the Corps of Engineers constructs a brand-new navigation lock or operates and maintains one well into its designed lifespan, these critical infrastructure projects require significant appropriations and receive a great deal of Congressional interest and oversight.