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Corporal Aristides Sosa painitngCORPORAL SOSA and the DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS: On December 9, 1967, Corporal Sosa started his tour in the Republic of Vietnam in Company A, 65th Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry Division. Barely three months later during the Tet Offensive, Sosa was part of a four-man engineer team accompanying an infantry unit on a reconnaissance-in-force operation near Lai Theiu in Gia Dinh Province. Enemy forces attacked these soldiers with grenades and small arms fire. In the ensuing engagement, a massive explosion left Sosa wounded and lying in pain in a ditch. Cpl. Aristides Sosa, Jr., was killed in action on March 2, 1968. His Distinguished Service Cross was awarded posthumously on December 16, 1968.> Read more.

When the Mississippi River floods of 1882 forced thousands from their homes, Corps of Engineers steamboats ferried scores of people to safety and delivered tons of desperately needed supplies to stranded refugees.

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US honors Serbian friendship
10/9/2012
PRANJANI, Serbia --The cheers of more than 520 World War II Allied airmen being evacuated from Pranjani is a 68-year-old memory for the residents of this rural, farming village.

USACE gives Wounded Warriors on Kandahar Airfield a little slice of home
10/9/2012
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan -- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees support recovering Wounded Warriors on Kandahar Airfield by donating items and voluteering to host Wounded Warriors on the Afghanistan Engineer District-South compound for movie night, game night, holiday celebrations and inpromptu get-togethers.

Afghanistan Engineer District-South builds strong in 2012
10/9/2012
KANDAHAR AIRFIELD, Afghanistan-- Building on the significant public infrastructure progress that was achieved in fiscal year 2011, the Afghanistan Engineer District-South closed fiscal year 2012 having awarded 102 contracts and achieved almost 96 percent of its construction placement goal for the year; an 8.5 percent increase compared to last year.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force school hosts bilateral exchange with Army engineers
10/9/2012
CAMP ZAMA, Japan -- Japan Engineer District representatives here continued a nearly 20-year tradition recently when the unit's deputy commander and Forward Engineer Support Team leader were hosted by Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Engineer School officials at Camp Katsuta in Ibaraki prefecture.

Roundtable promotes STEM career opportunities, workforce diversity
10/2/2012
Leaders and staff from the Southwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, participated in a STEM Roundtable at Dallas’ Townview School of Science and Engineering on Sept. 28, discussing one-on-one with students and faculty the importance of Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math.

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AFGHANISTAN — Workers mix and move concrete to lay the perimeter wall foundation at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Afghanistan Engineer District-South
Traditionally dressed Serbian students welcome representatives from the U.S. European Command, U.S. Embassy Belgrade, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District, Serbian government and the local community with bread and salt to celebrate the completion of the school
Col. Paul Brotzen, U.S. Embassy Belgrade defense attaché, lays a wreath at the Halyard Mission memorial in Pranjani, Serbia September 24, 2012. The memorial pays tribute to the friendship and alliance developed between U.S. airmen and the people of Serbia in 1944. During World War II more than 500 Airmen were shot down over occupied Serbia and rescued by local Serbians who ultimately assisted in the largest evacuation of troops behind enemy lines in the war. The people of Pranjani were instrumental in the success of the Halyard Mission rescue, as a small token of thanks, the U.S. European Command, U.S. Embassy and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District delivered a new gymnasium to the Ivo Andric Primary School and the children of Pranjani.
Representatives from the U.S. European Command, U.S. Embassy Belgrade, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District, Serbian government and the local community celebrate the completion of the Ivo Andric Primary School sports gymnasium in Pranjani September 24, 2012 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The EUCOM funded and USACE managed humanitarian assistance project included a 1,580-square-meter sports gymnasium with locker room facilities. The gym was originally started by the municipality, but never completed due to lack of funding. The project also included the installation of indoor bathroom facilities and general renovations to the existing building (new flooring, exterior doors and windows, entry canopy and paint). The project was completed in the town of Pranjani as a small token of thanks. During World War II more than 500 airmen were shot down over occupied Serbia and rescued by by local Serbians who ultimately assisted in the largest evacuation of troops behind enemy lines in history. The people of Pranjani were instrumental in the success of the Halyard Mission rescue, building an airstrip to enable the evacuation. Through partnership and the successful completion of this project the people of the U.S. and Serbia continue to cultivate their friendship.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees, recovering Soldiers and 1972nd Medical Detachment personnel got together for a cookout hosted by the 1972nd Sept. 29 at the Wounded Warrior Recovery Center on Kandahar Airfield, Afghanistan.
Photographed is an event marking the groundbreaking of a project managed by The Afghanistan Engineer District-South that, when complete, will provide a hospital and two out-patient clinics to help the Afghan government provide health care for its citizens in Shindand.
Lt. Col. James C. Horton Jr. presents a gift to Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Masafumi Akamatsu, commandant of the JGSDF
(From left): Japan Ground Self-Defense Force Maj. Gen. Masafumi Akamatsu, Capt. Thomas Douglas and Lt. Col. James C. Horton Jr., commence the 2012 Unit School Exchange Program between the JGSDF and the Japan Engineer District.
The Japan Ground Self-Defense Force staff briefs Lt. Col. James C. Horton Jr., the deputy commander of the Japan Engineer District, and Capt. Thomas Douglas, JED
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recognizes the critical role that Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education plays in enabling the U.S. to remain the economic and technological leaders of the global marketplace, and enabling the Department of Defense and Army in the security of our Nation. We are committed to teaming with others to strengthen STEM-related programs that inspire current and future generations of young people to pursue careers in STEM fields.

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Image Not FoundBostick in Japan The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is supporting a growing presence in the globally significant Asia-Pacific region. Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, USACE commanding general, toured construction at Marine Corps Air Station in Iwakuni, Japan.
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