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Corps installs pedestrian bridge along Lake Balboa Trail |
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Written by Brooks O. Hubbard IV
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 |
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 A crane lowers a 145-foot steel bridge into place at the Bull Creek Restoration Project Dec. 9. The bridge is one of four new pedestrian bridges included in the project. (USACE photo by Danny Kelly)
A 300-ton crane hoisted the 145-foot steel bridge across the channel as workers from USACE guided the bridge onto pre-constructed concrete footings. “The unique part about this bridge is that it was constructed with a special rust factor that allows the bridge to rust once and forms a special coating that prevents the bridge from rusting any further, and never will have to be maintained or serviced,” said Paul Mundell, project superintendent with C.W. Crosser construction, Inc.
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Corps hosts 24th Annual Retiree Recognition Day |
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Written by Danny Kelly
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Thursday, 04 December 2008 |
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 Col. Thomas Magness IV, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District commander, speaks to district retirees at the 24th Annual Retiree Recognition Day. The event – which featured guest speakers and a catered lunch – took place at the district’s headquarters on Dec. 2. (USACE photo by Richard Rivera)
More than 30 retirees attended the 24th Annual Los Angeles District Retiree Recognition Day. Lt. Col. Glen Reed, Los Angeles District deputy commander, welcomed retirees at the holiday-decorated luncheon, and thanked them for their service. “I want to thank you from the bottom of my heart for everything that you’ve done,” he said. “We haven’t forgotten you, and we never will.” Reed updated retirees on the status of the district, from changes in district structure to current projects such as the border fence between the United States and Mexico.
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Leadership identifies methods to achieve long-term success |
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Written by Jennie Ayala
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Tuesday, 18 November 2008 |
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 John Keever, Construction Division chief, demonstrates strategies for building sustainable facilities. (USACE photo by Jennie Ayala)
Participants identified opportunities to grow and areas to improve by using employee and management surveys. A key component of the strategic business conference included the discussion of significant employee and customer concerns. Survey results were evaluated and discussed to determine how leadership could best address them. "Today we set the plan for our future," said Col. Thomas H. Magness IV, district commander. "We will take a hard look at what our Chief's (Lt. Gen. Robert L. Van Antwerp’s) intent is for us, and what division has in mind for us, to identify the SPL way ahead."
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Corps Rides in Valley Veterans Parade |
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Written by Jay Field
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Tuesday, 11 November 2008 |
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 The Rapid Response Vehicle, driven by dam operations supervisor Louie Munoz, passes by the reviewing stand in the city of San Fernando during the annual Veterans Day Parade Nov. 11. (USACE photo by Jay Field)
The RRV, driven by dam operations supervisor Louie Munoz, showcased the district's rapid response capability to hundreds of spectators along the 1.1-mile route through the valley cities of San Fernando and Pacoima, culminating at the Ritchie Valens Recreation Center and Park.
The parade featured several veterans groups, high school marching bands and military units and their vehicles. World War II-era fighter planes and a U.S. Air Force C-17 Globemaster performed flyovers of the parade route.
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