US Army Corps of Engineers

The Nashville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is taking a major step toward enhancing hydropower generation and protecting water quality with the installation of an oxygen diffusion system at Wolf Creek Dam. The project, currently under construction, includes the installation of four 15,000-gallon liquid oxygen tanks and eight vaporizer banks designed to inject oxygen into the upstream waters of Lake Cumberland. This innovative system will allow the dam’s hydropower plant to operate more efficiently during times of year when dissolved oxygen (DO) levels in the water drop below environmental targets. Learn more about how the cryogenic system works and what it means for the future of hydropower at Wolf Creek Dam: https://lnkd.in/gxTEYDEu

April is Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. SAAPM is a time to educate, support and empower each other to fight against sexual harassment and sexual assault. When we protect our people, we strengthen our Army. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/eG3NsrKt #SAAPM #PreventReportAdvocate #STEPFORWARD

Safety in action: The role of a USACE safety specialist in the Southern California Wildfires Recovery mission The true impact of a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is often realized in the field, especially during disaster deployments. In these high-pressure environments, safety experts not only ensure compliance but also play a crucial part in helping communities rebuild. Joey Gibbs realized the profound impact his role as a Safety and Occupational Health Specialist could have during his first disaster deployment with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for the Southern California Wildfires Recovery mission. He quickly understood how his work influenced both the recovery process and the lives of those affected. Continue reading here: https://lnkd.in/gVWinHgw

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is providing engineering expertise – both on the ground and using resources and experts from labs across the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) back stateside in a reachback capacity - to assist ongoing efforts to safely recover the missing M88 Hercules armored vehicle in Lithuania. Our team will do what it can to support all the partners working together in this effort. “It is highly complex trying to get to the vehicle itself with the terrain out here and where the M88 is sitting in a bog swamp-like area, below the waterline. So not only are we dealing with the terrain, a lot of mud that is over top of the vehicle, but also the fact that it's 70 tons that we're trying to recover out of a swamp or bog,” said Brig. Gen. John Lloyd, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division in the latest mission update from U.S. Army Europe and Africa below. Based on the difficult site conditions, a Rapidly Available Interface for Trans-loading (RAIL) system originally developed by ERDC and partners is en route from Germany. While it was developed to facilitate offloading and onloading railroad networks in challenging terrain, engineers requested the system to help stabilize the ground around the recovery site. Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/dFqwU2aM This region is supported by our Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Follow U.S. Army Europe and Africa for all the latest information regarding this mission. Pictured: U.S. Army Brig. Gen. John Lloyd, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division, discusses recovery plans with Lithuanian Armed Forces during efforts to recover a U.S. Army M88 Hercules recovery vehicle submerged under several meters of water in a swamp near a training area in Pabradė, Lithuania, March 28, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Joseph Novak)

Brigadier General Joseph “Clete” Goetz, Commander of the Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (POD USACE), is currently visiting Japan, emphasizing the ongoing partnership between the U.S. and Japan through military construction and infrastructure projects. Joined by the Japan Engineer District (JED) Commander, Colonel Patrick Biggs, Brig. Gen. Goetz held meetings with key leaders from Japan’s Ministry of Defense (MOD) and Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism (MLIT). The visit highlights the collaborative relationship that supports regional security, disaster preparedness, and economic cooperation between the two nations. Brig. Gen. Goetz’s visit, which continues this week, underscores the ongoing commitment of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to work closely with Japan in fostering security, infrastructure resilience, and enduring friendship in the Indo-Pacific region. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/g5hgRBag

USACE Command Sergeant Major Douglas Galick visited western North Carolina March 26-27 to witness firsthand the ongoing recovery efforts following Hurricane Helene’s devastation. During his visit, CSM Galick met with local teams, contractors, and partners to observe the progress in debris removal and thank those working tirelessly to restore and protect impacted communities.   “Our USACE teammates – coming from all around the nation – have stepped forward to deploy here and support their fellow citizens in a time of need,” Galick said. “It’s a great example of your Army, here for you and staying by your side on this path to recovery.” Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/gpvwVBFz

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) worked with the 249th Engineer Battalion Prime Power (PP) to enhance FED’s readiness operations during Freedom Shield 2025 from March 10-21, 2025, in South Korea. FS25 is an annual exercise that enhances the combined, joint, multi-domain and interagency operating environment. Many components of FS25 included several large-scale live, virtual and field-based training. Continue reading here: https://lnkd.in/gkk62sSG

"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