US Army Corps of Engineers

"By harnessing the expertise of industry, academia, and the military, we are accelerating debris removal and clearing the way for the region to recover and rebuild," said Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly, USACE deputy commanding general for Civil and Emergency Operations. "We know that for those impacted by disaster, every moment counts, and recovery can’t come soon enough. That’s why your US Army is focused on optimizing every step of this process to ensure the fastest, safest, and most effective recovery for the communities we serve." Learn more: https://lnkd.in/e8cJwnWF

?? Born in Cecil County, Baltimore District’s Jacob Tuer was destined for a life on the water. His neighborhood had a slip for the family boat, and he spent countless hours on jon boats cruising the Elk River with his father, Jeff, who operated survey vessels for the Baltimore District from 2014 to 2018. ?? But when a container ship struck the Key Bridge, leading to its collapse and blocking a vital shipping channel, another member of this family of Maryland watermen, Jacob’s brother Matthew, found his path converging with his brother’s in an unexpected way. ?? Revisit this profile as we mark one year since the #FSKBridge collapse: https://lnkd.in/gVmwTJQM #USACE #navigation #keybridge

For the first time, U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) personnel are working with Army boat pilots to enhance virtual reality and simulation software to take training and mission planning for critical river crossings to the next level. Recently, Soldiers with the 74th?Multi-Role Bridging Company at Fort Cavazos, Texas, spent three days working with the team at the U.S. Army Watercraft and Ship Simulator, part of ERDC’s Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory, to put upgraded simulation software through its paces. Through hundreds of simulated runs, pilots maneuvered bridge erection boats (BEBs) and portions of the improved ribbon bridge (IRB) – key components of river crossing missions – through different weather and river conditions, all with the goal of fine-tuning the software and simulation responses to feel more realistic. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eqTfRKVT

In this month's episode of Corps Connection we provide an update on the recovery efforts USACE is performing in North Carolina in the wake of Hurricane Helene. We take you to J Strom Thurmond Dam and lake to catch up with some volunteers who provide their first hand accounts of being onsite as Hurricane Helene ravaged the campgrounds and recreation areas there. To find out more about the latest closures check out the Savannah District website at: https://lnkd.in/esCNewD6 The Pittsburgh District is removing infrastructure from the Monongahela River. Lastly, we stop in with the St. Paul District as they perform critical maintenance to a lock along the Mississippi River in Wisconsin. View the full stories for these topics at the links below: https://lnkd.in/e6esg_wT https://lnkd.in/eg7eqp6S https://lnkd.in/e4HUP7Ns https://lnkd.in/ew6-jQQr

US Army Corps of Engineers Japan Engineer District's contributions to the Indo-Pacific region reflect a broader commitment to ensuring that the U.S. military is prepared to meet the evolving demands of the 21st century. Read more ?? https://lnkd.in/eQ6wPrA3 ?? by Charles Maib

The Build Strong With Us podcast series gives our listeners an opportunity to learn more about the people, mission impact, and career opportunities our personnel experience within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. In this edition, we talked with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' (USACE) Crystal Torgerson with the Logistics Activity. Crystal started her career as a federal employee working at a military grocery store. Through college she participated in the Pathways internship program, ultimately earning a full-time position upon her graduation. With a love of logistics, she has worked her way through the ranks and now serves as a senior civilian program manager, illustrating the opportunities to build a career within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. ? https://lnkd.in/gJcJtEBR

To ensure success in the California wildfires recovery, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has built an unparalleled coalition, drawing on expertise from academia, industry, and the military. We are committed to optimization. By mobilizing our best engineers, environmental specialists, and recovery experts and building on decades of disaster-response experience, we are determined to uphold the highest standards of safety and environmental responsibility as we work to remove the visible signs of the fire from parcels from the Palisades and Eaton burn scars. In this City of Los Angeles feature, hear from Maj. Gen. Jason Kelly, the Commander of USACE's Task Force Phoenix, about our optimization efforts: https://lnkd.in/ehimker8 ? #LAwildfires

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Aviation Program Office (APO) plays a pivotal role in advancing crewed and uncrewed aviation missions across the organization. Established to meet the growing demands of Civil Works, Emergency Response, and Combatant Command operations, the APO serves as the central aviation authority for USACE, ensuring the safe, legal, and efficient operation of Uncrewed Aircraft Systems (UAS). Learn more here: https://lnkd.in/gGunzD_t

Water Resources Development Act of 2024 public comment period WASHINGTON -- The Office of the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works is issuing this notice to provide information on the public comment period and virtual public listening sessions on the implementation of the Thomas R. Carper Water Resources Development Act of 2024, which was signed into law Jan. 4, 2025.?The OASA(CW) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers are conducting a 60-day public comment period to provide an opportunity for the public to give input and recommendations on the implementation of any provision contained in the WRDA of 2024. The public comment period will be held through April 28.?Additionally, the OASA(CW) and USACE will host a series of virtual public listening sessions where participants can provide input and recommendations on the implementation of any WRDA 2024 provision. The public may attend the virtual listening sessions via Webex meeting https://lnkd.in/ee2JNCHf or by phone (Phone Number: 844-800-2712, Code: 1992 62 9020) on the dates and times listed below. March 12 – 2-4 p.m. EDT March 26 – 2-4 p.m. EDT April 2 – 2-4 p.m. EDT (Tribal Nations Focus) April 9 – 2-4 p.m. EDT Continue reading here: https://lnkd.in/g3ju_wBX

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Japan Engineer District (USACE JED) plays a crucial role in strengthening the United States’ strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific, a region characterized by complex geopolitical dynamics. As the U.S. military adapts to shifting global power structures and the Department of Defense’s National Defense Strategy, JED is at the forefront of ensuring that critical infrastructure supporting U.S. defense remains resilient, adaptable and capable of addressing emerging challenges. Col. Patrick Biggs, commander of JED, highlights the district's significance: “[The District] is nested with the USACE mission to deliver vital engineering solutions. We do this in close collaboration with our Japanese partners to secure the joint interests of both our nations. Our projects focus on providing the facilities and infrastructure that enable our warfighters and their families to operate at peak performance, remain resilient, and focus on fostering the partnership with our great host nation and ally, Japan. Not only are we building strong, but we are also a key element to building the alliance.” Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eQ6wPrA3