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    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 250th Logo

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Kicks Off Year Long Celebration of 250 Years of Service to the Nation

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is highlighting it 250 years of service to the nation by celebrating its birthday throughout 2025. USACE was established on June 16, 1775, when the Continental Congress authorized the first Chief Engineer to oversee the construction of fortifications and other military infrastructure.
  • Lt. Col. Robert Green (Right), Nashville District commander, presented Army Safety Guardian Awards Jan. 14, 2024, to Lockmaster John Brewington (Left), Lock Operator Danny Holt (Second from Right), Lock and Dam Equipment Mechanic Josh McGlinch during an award ceremony in Nashville, Tennessee. The commander also recognized Deputy Operations Manager Tommy Mason, who could not attend. The employees were recognized for providing aid Aug. 1, 2024, to a lock operator suffering from life-threatening anaphylactic shock from multiple yellowjacket bee stings while working at Old Hickory Lock on the Cumberland River in Old Hickory, Tennessee. (USACE Photo by Noe Gonzalez)

    Employees garner Army Safety Guardian Awards for lifesaving actions

    Nashville, Tenn. (Jan. 22, 2025) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District recently recognized four employees with Army Safety Guardian Awards for providing aid to a lock operator suffering from life-threatening anaphylactic shock from multiple yellowjacket wasp stings while working at Old Hickory Lock on the Cumberland River in Old Hickory, Tennessee.
  • A graphic showing the benefits of the Construction Management Information Office's digital advancement strategy,

    Construction Management Innovation Office launches strategy for digital advancement

    In November, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Construction Management Innovation Office (CMIO) launched a new digital advancement strategy which focuses on training, tools, and technical resources across the organization.
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    USACE, Missouri and Nebraska Department of Resources partner on flood risk feasibility study

    Engineers and project members from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, Nebraska DNR, Nebraska Public Power District and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, initiated a feasibility study to assess flood risk reduction measures along the Missouri River in Nemaha County, Nebraska, and Atchison County, Missouri, during a signing ceremony on Jan. 15, 2025.
  • Dr. Paul A. Cox, SWG Engineering Technician, gave the invocation. The observance was organized by Dr. Rose M. Caballero, SWG Equal Employment Manager and Ms. Patricia “Pat” Agee, Black Employment Manager. SWG Commander, Col Rhett A. Blackmon gave opening remarks to the scores of people who attended in person and many more watching online.

    Excellence in Action: Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Galveston District (SWG), honored the life and memory of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. in a ceremony at district headquarters on King’s birthday, Jan. 15, 2025. Dr. Paul A. Cox, SWG Engineering Technician, gave the invocation.