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    Strengthening the Foundation: JED from Cold War to Postwar Transition (1980–2000)

    As the 1980s dawned, the Japan Engineer District (JED) had firmly established itself as a cornerstone of the U.S. military’s presence in Asia. But in the two decades that followed, marked by geopolitical upheaval, economic transformation, and sweeping defense restructuring, JED didn’t just hold the line. It evolved, innovated, and adapted to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.
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    A New Beginning: The Formation of the Japan Engineer District (1972–1980)

    The 1970s brought a seismic shift to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the Far East. On May 15, 1972, after nearly three decades of U.S. administration, Okinawa was officially returned to Japan. The return wasn’t just political; it reshaped how American engineers operated in the region.
  • Regulatory

    Inside the Mission of the Buffalo District Regulatory Branch

    From Lake Erie to the wetlands of upstate New York, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District’s Regulatory Branch is playing a crucial role in preserving the nation’s aquatic resources — all while balancing the needs of progress and development. At its core, the Regulatory Branch’s mission is about balance, “We aim to serve the public by balancing the protection and reasonable use of aquatic resources for the nation,” said Shaina Souder, a biologist with the Buffalo District’s Regulatory Branch.
  • Family members of Sgt. Tyrone Chisholm douse water across the bow of the S/V Chisholm during a dedication ceremony, June 12, 2025, at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District’s Engineers Depot in Savannah, Georgia.

    A Legacy that Floats: Savannah District Dedicates New Survey Vessels Honoring Fallen Georgia Soldiers

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District officially welcomed three new hydrographic survey vessels to its fleet, during a dedication ceremony, June 12, 2025, at the District’s Engineers Depot in Savannah, Georgia.

  • JEFFERSON PARISH DEPARTMENT OF CAPITOL PROJECTS - DICKORY AVENUE EXTENSION (2025-0105)

    The proposed action consists of constructing a new four lane roadway and drainage features to extend the existing Dickory Avenue roadway to Jefferson Highway (Hwy 48). The Requester states that the proposed project is necessary to improve Jefferson Parish’s transportation network to allow more efficient travel for motorists and to promote economic development.