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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.

Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas on Veterans Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today that it will waive day use fees for veterans, active and reserve component service members, and their families at the more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide on Veterans Day, November 11.

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IN THIS ISSUE:
2015 USACE Sustainability Awards; Mississippi River Commission gains fresh perspective during inspection trip; Army Garrison - Japan saves loggerhead turtle hatchlings; Army Reserve equipment storage site using energy-saving zero-discharge wash
rack; New England District celebrates successful fish ladders at ecosystem
restoration project; Middle school, USACE strengthen winning partnership in Germany;
Savannah River islands attract different type of tourist; Hawaii's housing partner achieving energy goals; 'History Girls' complete mission to recognize Native American site; Fort Campbell completes first phase of solar project - largest in Kentucky;
and much more.

The first engineer officers of the Army were appointed by George Washington on June 16, 1775, during the American Revolution. On March 16, 1802, the Army established the Corps of Engineers as a separate, permanent branch and gave engineers the responsibility for founding and operating the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Since then, Army Corps of Engineers professionals have responded to changing defense requirements and played an integral part in the development of the country. Today, they continue the tradition of providing vital engineering solutions, in collaboration with their partners, to secure the nation, energize the economy and reduce rick from disaster. This U.S. Army Corps of Engineers video provides a summary of the organization's missions. Produced in September 2015 by Headquarters USACE and Sacramento District.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in collaboration with a federal interagency team announced today the release of a revised handbook that will help agencies coordinate earlier and more effectively during the development of transportation and other infrastructure projects and throughout the permit review process.

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Huntsville Center fosters interest in STEM for Redstone youth

The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville welcomed more than 30 teens and staff from the Redstone Youth Center Oct. 6, for a presentation on Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) concepts.

Published: 10/8/2015

Lower Santa Ana River receives flood management project of the year award

The Los Angeles Section of the American Society of Civil Engineers presented its 2015 flood management project of the year award to the Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District for its Lower Santa Ana River Reach 9 Phase 2B project during ceremonies held Oct. 3 at The Proud Bird restaurant, adjacent to Los Angeles International Airport.

Published: 10/7/2015

Fort Campbell's solar array’s first phase ‘plugs in’

Fort Campbell officials marked a huge accomplishment in renewable energy, Monday, with a

Published: 9/28/2015

Army Corps of Engineers announces the release of revised handbook to improve interagency coordination of transportation projects

WASHINGTON (September 21, 2015) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in collaboration with a federal interagency team announced today the release of a revised handbook that will help agencies coordinate earlier and more effectively during the development of transportation and other infrastructure projects and throughout the permit review process.

Published: 9/21/2015

Army Corps of Engineers projects prevent $13.3 billion in flood damages during spring rains

DALLAS—U.S. Army Corps of Engineers flood risk reduction projects in the south central and southwestern United States prevented an estimated $13.3 billion in damages to local communities and infrastructure during the May-June 2015 flood event , according to recent calculations by Corps officials with the Southwestern Division in Dallas. The most damages prevented were in the greater Dallas-Fort Worth area, where the figure stood at $6.7 billion. Closely following was the greater Houston area with $6.4 billion in flood damages prevented.

Published: 9/4/2015

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Repair Work Undeway at Buffalo CDF #4

The US Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District is making $2.7 million dollars worth of repairs to Buffalo confined disposal facility dike (CDF) #4, Buffalo, New York. The CDF is located at the sou...