US Army Corps of Engineers

After 38 years of service, the active-duty Army career of Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon comes to a close tomorrow as he retires from military service in a ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall.  Immediately prior to the retirement ceremony, Spellmon will also relinquish his role as the Army’s 55th Chief of Engineers and commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) during a change of command ceremony. Spellmon began his career as a cadet at the U.S. Military Academy in West Point, New York, in 1982. A member of the Army football team, he always remembers the outcome of games he played in, including a 1984 game in Detroit, Michigan, where Army beat Michigan State 12-9, but more importantly he met his future wife, Sharise, after the game.  As Spellmon says with a smile, “I had two wins that weekend.”  At the time of his retirement, he is the last remaining member of the USMA class of 1986 to still be serving on active duty. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/edURV-d9

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U.S. Army Engineers are gearing up to showcase their support to the nation and the warfighter during the Association of the U.S. Army (AUSA) Annual Meeting, Oct. 14 to 16, at the Walter E. Washington Convention Center in Washington, D.C. AUSA events will feature Engineer leaders and experts from inside the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and across the broader Army Engineer Regiment – representing more than 80,000 uniformed personnel assigned to Engineer units across the active Army, National Guard and Army Reserve and the more than 40,000 civilians and Soldiers who comprise USACE. Army Engineers will highlight one of the most diverse mission sets in the federal government. Engineers enable commanders to maneuver on the battlefield and provide facilities where Soldiers live, work and train; perform research and development that enhances warfighter capabilities at home and abroad and addresses critical national civil works challenges; and support communities as they recover and rebuild in the aftermath of natural disasters. Army Engineers have wide-ranging capabilities that allow them to touch every part of America, every day. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/e6XsMJxj

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Temporary Emergency Power team, consisting of soldiers with the 249th Engineer Battalion - Prime Power, USACE personnel from Honolulu District, Walla Walla District, Pittsburgh District, Portland District, Galveston District, Northwestern Division and private contractors, are continuing installation of generators in areas of Western North Carolina that were affected by Hurricane Helene. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eRiqfRPd

As Hurricane Milton makes its way through the Gulf of Mexico toward Florida, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District, is preparing to respond as needed and providing information on operational adjustments that will take place within the district. “Our staff is coordinating closely with Federal agencies and Tribal, state, and local government officials in Florida to support local residents and prepare for the impacts of Hurricane Milton on the state, our facilities, and projects,” said Col. Brandon Bowman, Jacksonville District Commander. “We are adjusting our operations to ensure the safety of those who use our facilities and our staff. USACE is ready to deliver on any mission given by the Federal Emergency Management Agency to support recovery missions.” The Jacksonville District Emergency Operations Center is active, allowing the district to devote added attention to the response actions that might be necessary as Hurricane Milton impacts Florida. We have deployed staff to the state of Florida Emergency Operations Center and subject matter experts to areas around the state, and we are working closely with state and local officials to coordinate preparedness and response activities. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/e8rWjRkm

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closely monitoring Hurricane Milton. Take the forecast seriously and do not wait to prepare. Download the free FEMA App available in English and Spanish to receive real-time weather alerts and find local emergency shelters in your area. You can find more hurricane preparedness information on Ready.gov and Listo.gov in Spanish language. People in Florida should follow the forecast carefully and instructions of state and local officials by monitoring local radio or television stations for updated emergency information. Learn more from FEMA: https://lnkd.in/e4jZGRMZ

Following Hurricane Helene, USACE is supporting Mission Assignments from FEMA including National Activation, Regional Activations, Temporary Emergency Power, Infrastructure Assessment, and Debris Management/Oversight in affected communities. Our number one priority continues to be the life, health, and safety of all who are affected by Hurricane Helene.

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Temporary Emergency Power Team has completed the installation of two emergency generators at the City of Hendersonville Wastewater Treatment Facility following Hurricane Helene. The Temporary Emergency Power Team consists of Soldiers from the 249th Engineer Battalion - Prime Power, USACE civilian personnel, and private contractors. Multiple generators were installed yesterday throughout Western, NC to assist communities with critical power needs. USACE is supporting Mission Assignments from FEMA including National Activation, Regional Activations, Temporary Emergency Power, Infrastructure Assessment, and Debris Management/Oversight in affected communities. Our number one priority continues to be the life, health, and safety of all who are affected by Hurricane Helene. (Photos by Charles Delano)