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)
Thank you, Dr. A, for your leadership during my tenure with the Interagency and International Services. Your dedication and selfless service will impact USACE for years to come.
My best observation of Dr. Altendorf (Chief of Military Programs and married to a Military man) description of herself when describing a car backed into its parking spot. She said she knew it couldn’t be her car because “it’s backed in and that’s a very military thing to do” and that’s not a thing she would do.
Congratulations, Christine Altendorf, PhD, PE ! I am forever indebted to you for your steady and compassionate leadership. Thanks for your tutelage. I well remember the advice you gave me going into command more than a decade ago, ‘keep your boss informed, and tell your people what you expect’.
USACE is losing an awesome leader. Good luck in the next chapter of your life. Enjoy!
Wait what?!!! Dr. Altendorf you are a game changer, out of the box, mentor leader and all around amazing woman leader. What an honor to know you. #legendary congratulations and THANK YOU for your service and path making. We walk in the steps you made.
Oh wow! Knew this was coming, but still surprised. Thank you for your leadership within USACE. I am honored to have worked with you in cost estimating issues. I know you will co tiniest to have an outsized impact wherever your future path lies.
Congrats Christine! You are a fantastic leader, engineer and person. I know you will be missed by many. Best of luck to you and LJ in the future and know that you created a great legacy wherever you served.
Ma’am, thank you for your mentorship. It was a pleasure to serve with you. Best of luck in retirement.
Program Director-Climate, DoD OSD ODASD(ER&O) at United States Department of Defense born 314 ppm CO2
2moCongratulations to a great leader and trailblazer for women engineers❤️