US Army Corps of Engineers

All non-federal interests are invited to submit proposals for new Corps water resources development project study authority; modifications to an existing Corps water resources development project study authority; modifications to an existing Corps water resources development project authority; and modifications to an existing Corps environmental infrastructure program authority. Learn how: https://lnkd.in/ejbWERF

Today, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers bid farewell to Dr. Christine Altendorf, USACE Director of Military Programs, as she retires from federal service after more than 30 years. As Director of Military Programs, she was responsible for the execution of the Corps’ worldwide program for engineering, construction, real estate, and environmental activities in support of the Army. Altendorf started her career with the Tulsa District and spent time at Kansas City District, Sacramento District, and South Pacific Division as well as the U.S. Army Installation Management Command-Pacific and was the Director of the Army’s Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention Office. During her service she also deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan. We thank her for her many years of service to the Nation. (U.S. Army photos by Patrick Bloodgood)

Coming up: The US Army is hosting a Total Army Career Fair September 6-7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at NRG Stadium in Houston, Texas! U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division representatives will be available to talk about job opportunities in Little Rock, Fort Worth, Galveston, and Tulsa, and to answer questions about working for USACE and serving your country as a civilian. Learn more and register for this event through the following QR codes or links: https://lnkd.in/eKRMN-_Q https://apply.army.mil/

August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month, and it’s a good time to highlight ways in which Soldiers, Civilians, Contractors and the public in general can stay aware of extremism, terrorism, insider threats, and vulnerabilities. The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has produced the following training video explaining a scenario related to insider threats: https://lnkd.in/eAjSN-Nr See something? Say something.

The 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, has signed the Chief's report containing recommendations to Congress for the Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Study for inclusion in the next Water Resources Development Act. If approved by Congress and included in the next Water Resources Development Act, separate appropriations will need to be passed to construct the project. Learn more about our activities in this region by following U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District.

The Army antiterrorism and protection programs are an integrated effort to deter, detect and mitigate risk to Army readiness and support mission assurance. Every member of the Army community plays an important role in preventing terrorist acts. USACE presents a unique environment that provides exceptional services to our military and federal partners and the public. Our community must continue to be vigilant every day. 

Each year, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works develops a Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development. This is an opportunity for non-Federal interests to identify new feasibility study authorities, modifications to an authorized USACE water resources development project or feasibility study, and modifications to environmental infrastructure program authorities for congressional authorization. Proposals are now being accepted for the 2025 Report to Congress. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejbWERF

The 55th Chief of Engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, has signed a Chief’s Report recommending the Hatchie – Loosahatchie Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Study to Congress for consideration. Learn more in the following video.

The latest edition of the Power of R&D newsletter is now available online. This quarterly publication highlights the innovative work being done by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to meet the engineering challenges of today and tomorrow. In this edition’s foreword, Col. James Handura, Commanding General of the USACE South Pacific Division, said the cliché “think outside the box” remains applicable for how many of our nation’s dynamic and generational challenges must be solved. “As an enterprise, we focus on how we can do things better, safer, and more cost-effectively than ever before. We must also now focus on how we can build more resiliently, providing greater returns on the investments made by the American people and our stakeholders,” Handura said. “For nearly 250 years, USACE has been at the leading edge of building and protecting our nation. For that to continue as we meet today’s demands, the spirit of innovation has been and must be the fuel that drives us.” In this edition, learn more about innovative modeling that is helping mitigate the impact of wakes generated by larger commercial shipping vessels and operations, an autonomous system that could dramatically reduce the cost of cleaning and maintaining relief wells, using dredged material to 3D print nature-inspired structures to build more resilient coastlines and more.  To read and download a digital version of this edition, visit https://lnkd.in/gyTJSH69

The Army Engineer Association and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers honored seven individuals who have made significant contributions to the Engineer Regiment in a ceremony Friday during the annual Castle Ball in Washington, D.C. “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proud to recognize these individuals' outstanding contributions and achievements,” said Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, 55th chief of engineers and USACE commanding general. “Their dedication and service embody the organization's values and mission.” Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eSjqVFCg