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  3. The U.S. Department of the Interior has just designated the historic Knights Ferry Covered Bridge at USACE Sacramento District Stanislaus River Parks near Stockton as a National Historic Landmark, one of just 2,527 in the nation.
  4. US Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District likes seeing this message too! Several personnel from the Omaha District have offices at Offutt Air Force Base and the Omaha District manages military construction projects at the base, including the Strategic Command Headquarters project that broke ground last week.
    It's finished! This is what pilots see as they land at Offutt Air Force Base. LIKE this post if you're thankful for freedom.
    Photo: It's finished!  This is what pilots see as they land at Offutt Air Force Base. LIKE this post if you're thankful for freedom.
  5. Echoing the gratitude of those who are and have served our great Nation!
    We wanted to share this picture with you tonight.

    Remember that this is only "The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave"

    Thanks to all who are and have served this great country.
    Photo: We wanted to share this picture with you tonight.

Remember that this is only "The Land of the Free, Because of the Brave"

Thanks to all who are and have served this great country.
  6. 2012 U.S. Army Award Winners at the Women of Color STEM Conference held October 11-13, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. From left to right - Dr. Victoria Dixon, Director of Human Relations/Equal Opportunity Programs for the U.S. Army Test and Evaluat...
    ion Command in Alexandria, VA; Jovan Johnson-Griffin, Senior Program Analyst for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District; Lieutenant General Thomas Bostick, Commanding General for the U.S. Army Corps Engineers; Hokulii Tamayori, Architectural Designer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District; and Major Erica Johnson, Associate Program Director for SAUSHEC Internal Medicine Residency and Infectious Disease Fellowship Programs at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. Not Pictured - Tamara Murphy, Civil Engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District; Master Sergeant Faith Alexander, Equal Opportunity Advisor/Facilitator/Platform Instructor for the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute.
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    Photo: 2012 U.S. Army Award Winners at the Women of Color STEM Conference held October 11-13, 2012 in Dallas, Texas. From left to right - Dr. Victoria Dixon, Director of Human Relations/Equal Opportunity Programs for the U.S. Army Test and Evaluation Command in Alexandria, VA; Jovan Johnson-Griffin, Senior Program Analyst for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District; Lieutenant General Thomas Bostick, Commanding General for the U.S. Army Corps Engineers; Hokulii Tamayori, Architectural Designer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District; and Major Erica Johnson, Associate Program Director for SAUSHEC Internal Medicine Residency and Infectious Disease Fellowship Programs at the San Antonio Military Medical Center. Not Pictured - Tamara Murphy, Civil Engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District; Master Sergeant Faith Alexander, Equal Opportunity Advisor/Facilitator/Platform Instructor for the Defense Equal Opportunity Management Institute.
  7. California's 1st ever Flood Preparedness Week kicked off Monday and goes from October 15 - 20th. The U.S Army Corps of Engineers is a proud cosponsor with the State of California, FEMA, NOAA, Sacramento County, and Orange County. ~ Brig. Gen. Mike Wehr, Commander, USACE South Pacific Division
  8. Hang in there Chris! Hooah to West Point - The U.S. Military Academy.
    Climbing Team Captain Cadet Christopher Price, Class of 2014, negotiates The Dangler in the Shawangunks on the Mohonk Preserve Oct. 14. (Photo by Cadet Matthew Fitzgerald)
    Photo: Climbing Team Captain Cadet Christopher Price, Class of 2014, negotiates The Dangler in the Shawangunks on the Mohonk Preserve Oct. 14. (Photo by Cadet Matthew Fitzgerald)
  9. Did you know Jacksonville District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is responsible for 1,300 miles of Florida's 1,800 miles of coastline? Another fact: they construct and maintain over 30% of the nation's total shore protection.
  10. Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers showcased USACE careers to Wiesbaden High School students at their career day. Discusssions ranged from working at our parks and engineering in the field while also expressing the value of Science, Technology, Engineering and Math.
    Wiesbaden high school students interested in #STEM stop by the Corps of Engineers display to learn about USACE and try on a hard hat and safety vest at career day 2012.
    Photo: Wiesbaden high school students interested in #STEM stop by the Corps of Engineers display to learn about USACE and try on a hard hat and safety vest at career day 2012.
  11. Civic actions programs, such as MEDCAP, continue to strengthen the partnership between the U.S. and Africa, as well as provide opportunities to share best practices.
  12. WallaWallaUSACE will utilize winter months for modernizing, inspecting and maintaining water control structures of hydropower facilities.
    Winter is the best time year at Lucky Peak Lake for planned outages of hydropower facilities, as energy demand is weak and required flow rates which generate the power are minimal. This year we'll be engaged with a number of projects moder...
    nizing, inspecting and maintaining water control structures. Here is a photo looking from the inside-out through one of the cone valves on the Auxillary Tunnel, located directly across from Discovery Park.
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    Photo: Winter is the best time year at Lucky Peak Lake for planned outages of hydropower facilities, as energy demand is weak and required flow rates which generate the power are minimal.  This year we'll be engaged with a number of projects modernizing, inspecting and maintaining water control structures.  Here is a photo looking from the inside-out through one of the cone valves on the Auxillary Tunnel, located directly across from Discovery Park.
  13. Check out this fascinating description of the Truscott Brine project in Texas. The lake is the first of its kind in USACE! Thanks for sharing Tulsa District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
  14. The Napa Valley Register explains how downtown Napa is more prepared than ever as construction crews wrapped up work Monday in the lower Napa Creek, reducing the flood risk for residential neighborhoods and businesses with winter rains just around the corner.
  15. Honored to share this piece of The U.S. Army history. Hooah!
    On this date in 1940, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., became the U.S. Army's first African American Brigadier General. In command of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade at Fort Riley, Kansas, on promotion. He retired in 1941, but was immediately recalled to act...
    ive duty and assigned to the Officer of the Inspector General of the Army. During World War II, he served in the European Theater of Operations as adviser on race relations in the Army. Returning to his post as Assistant Inspector General he retired again from the Army in 1948 after 50 years of service.
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    Photo: On this date in 1940, Benjamin O. Davis Sr., became the U.S. Army's first African American Brigadier General. In command of the 2nd Cavalry Brigade at Fort Riley, Kansas, on promotion. He retired in 1941, but was immediately recalled to active duty and assigned to the Officer of the Inspector General of the Army. During World War II, he served in the European Theater of Operations as adviser on race relations in the Army. Returning to his post as Assistant Inspector General he retired again from the Army in 1948 after 50 years of service.
  16. On Oct. 27, The Home Depot will conduct more than 100 half-day training sessions at select stores across the country to help members of the military with their job search in most any industry or with most any employer. The workshops will i...
    nclude coaching on resumé optimization for civilian jobs, interview tips and more.

    Workshop locations and registration details are available below. Space is limited, but workshops are open to any member of the military or veteran transitioning to a civilian career.
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  17. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency justice efforts aim to ensure equal environmental and health protections for all Americans, regardless of race or socioeconomic status. Apply now for grants to help conduct research, provide education and develop solutions to local health and environmental issues in communities overburdened by harmful pollution.
  18. Some encouraging words about voting from USACE Deputy Chief of Engineers Maj. Gen. Todd Semonite. Thanks to Corps of Engineers Wilmington District for sharing.
    Some encouraging words about voting from USACE Deputy Chief of Engineers Maj. Gen. Todd Semonite.
  19. Savannah District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers joined more than 70 environmental agencies and about 8,000 people from the southeast region for the 18th annual CoastFest!
    BRUNSWICK, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District joined more than 70 environmental agencies from the southeast region for the 18th annual CoastFest, Oct. 6, 2012. With an estimated 8,000 people in attendance this year, th...
    e festival highlights Georgia’s unique coastal environment in a family-friendly day of fun and education. Members of the Corps’ Regulatory Division presented an interactive wetlands model and handed out information about USACE permitting programs. . CoastFest is hosted by and located at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Regional Headquarters in Brunswick, Ga. USACE photo.
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    Photo: BRUNSWICK, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District joined more than 70 environmental agencies from the southeast region for the 18th annual CoastFest, Oct. 6, 2012. With an estimated 8,000 people in attendance this year, the festival highlights Georgia’s unique coastal environment in a family-friendly day of fun and education. Members of the Corps’ Regulatory Division presented an interactive wetlands model and handed out information about USACE permitting programs. . CoastFest is hosted by and located at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Regional Headquarters in Brunswick, Ga. USACE photo.
    Photo: BRUNSWICK, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District joined more than 70 environmental agencies from the southeast region for the 18th annual CoastFest, Oct. 6, 2012. With an estimated 8,000 people in attendance this year, the festival highlights Georgia’s unique coastal environment in a family-friendly day of fun and education. Members of the Corps’ Regulatory Division presented an interactive wetlands model and handed out information about USACE permitting programs. . CoastFest is hosted by and located at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Regional Headquarters in Brunswick, Ga. USACE photo.
    Photo: BRUNSWICK, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District joined more than 70 environmental agencies from the southeast region for the 18th annual CoastFest, Oct. 6, 2012. With an estimated 8,000 people in attendance this year, the festival highlights Georgia’s unique coastal environment in a family-friendly day of fun and education. Members of the Corps’ Regulatory Division presented an interactive wetlands model and handed out information about USACE permitting programs. . CoastFest is hosted by and located at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Regional Headquarters in Brunswick, Ga. USACE photo.
    Photo: BRUNSWICK, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District joined more than 70 environmental agencies from the southeast region for the 18th annual CoastFest, Oct. 6, 2012. With an estimated 8,000 people in attendance this year, the festival highlights Georgia’s unique coastal environment in a family-friendly day of fun and education. Members of the Corps’ Regulatory Division presented an interactive wetlands model and handed out information about USACE permitting programs. . CoastFest is hosted by and located at the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Coastal Regional Headquarters in Brunswick, Ga. USACE photo.
  20. IT'S HERE! National Wildlife Refuge Week! Your adventure awaits you...
    Thanks to our friends U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service!
    There is a National Wildlife Refuge within an hour drive of most major American cities.

    Find your adventure today!
    Photo: There is a National Wildlife Refuge within an hour drive of most major American cities. 

Find your adventure today!
  21. By the end of fiscal year 2012, more than 500,000 Soldiers will have completed courses taught by U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command, or TRADOC, instructors. But a lesser known fact is that TRADOC also provides training and professional military education to more than 33,000 students from other services, 3,000 foreign military students and 31,000 civilians from other Department of Defense and U.S. government agencies.

  22. Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers forward engineering team trains with Italian Army soldiers. The training simulates real world scenarios and allows Army Corps of Engineers Europe District civilians and officers the opportunity to partner with foreign military to prepare for deployment.
  23. The best of the best! Who will be named the U.S. Army’s Best Warriors?
    Twenty-four of the Army’s finest Warriors, representing 12 commands from across the Army, will gather at U.S. Army Fort Lee, to compete in Best Warrior 2012. After winning at their local command levels, these Warriors will now represent their command and face-off to see who will be named the U.S. Army’s Best Warriors. For updates throughout the competition, visit http://www.army.mil/bestwarrior/2012/.
    Photo: Twenty-four of the Army’s finest Warriors, representing 12 commands from across the Army, will gather at U.S. Army Fort Lee, to compete in Best Warrior 2012. After winning at their local command levels, these Warriors will now represent their command and face-off to see who will be named the U.S. Army’s Best Warriors. For updates throughout the competition, visit http://www.army.mil/bestwarrior/2012/.
  24. Hooah Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 3rd Annual Great Bridge Battlefield Waterways Heritage Festival!
    Joel Scussel from the Norfolk District talks to children about the December 9, 1775 Battle of Great Bridge and how that battle played a critical role in the struggle for American independence. More than 500 people attended the 3rd Annual Great Bridge Battlefield Waterways Heritage Festival this weekend in Chesapeake. ^PS
    Photo: Joel Scussel from the Norfolk District talks to children about the December 9, 1775 Battle of Great Bridge and how that battle  played a critical role in the struggle for American independence. More than 500 people attended the 3rd Annual Great Bridge Battlefield Waterways Heritage Festival this weekend in Chesapeake. ^PS
  25. Just another day for the U.S. Coast Guard. Well done!!
    Two sailors were in for the trip of their lives as they set out sailing from Florida to Greece. But the trip of their lives didn’t end in Greece, it ended in the shelter of a Coast Guard helicopter’s cabin. Read on to find out more about the rescue & our Shipmate of the Week, Chief Warrant Officer Randall Rice: http://goo.gl/FE4ZQ
    Photo: Two sailors were in for the trip of their lives as they set out sailing from Florida to Greece. But the trip of their lives didn’t end in Greece, it ended in the shelter of a Coast Guard helicopter’s cabin. Read on to find out more about the rescue & our Shipmate of the Week, Chief Warrant Officer Randall Rice: http://goo.gl/FE4ZQ
  26. Meet Veterans with PTSD who want to help you turn your life around at AboutFace. AboutFace is a video gallery of Veterans who tell how PTSD changed their lives, and how treatment has helped them get back on track.
  27. Mammograms are considered an essential tool for discovering breast cancer in its smallest form. Please...make them routine!
  28. Remember the U.S. Army Fort Drum & 10th Mountain Division Soldier who helped rescue passengers from a burning bus? Well, he's been named USO's Soldier of the Year.

    Congratulations Sgt. Jacob J. Perkins!
  29. Eddys dad is an American Soldier...
    Eddy, son of Spc. Franklin Monack, 2nd Battalion, 13th Aviation Regiment, visits the Veteran's Memorial at Memorial Park in Cupertino, California on Oct. 3. Photo by Kimberly Marie Monack
    Photo: Eddy, son of Spc. Franklin Monack, 2nd Battalion, 13th Aviation Regiment, visits the Veteran's Memorial at Memorial Park in Cupertino, California on Oct. 3. Photo by Kimberly Marie Monack
  30. Cornhusk dolls were toys for Native American and early Colonial American children. Each family had its own method of making dolls. Children who stopped by the "cornhusk doll tent" today during the 3rd Annual Great Bridge Battlefield Waterways Heritage Festival in Chesapeake learned how to make a doll from corn husk.
    Children who stopped by the "cornhusk doll tent" today during the 3rd Annual Great Bridge Battlefield Waterways Heritage Festival in Chesapeake learned how to make a doll from corn husk. Cornhusk dolls were toys for Native American and early Colonial American children. Each family had its own method of making dolls. Wherever corn was grown as a crop, children used the husks to fashion dolls. ^PS
    Photo: Children who stopped by the "cornhusk doll tent" today during the 3rd Annual Great Bridge Battlefield Waterways Heritage Festival in Chesapeake learned how to make a doll from corn husk. Cornhusk dolls were toys for Native American and early Colonial American children. Each family had its own method of making dolls. Wherever corn was grown as a crop, children used the husks to fashion dolls. ^PS
  31. Hooah U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District for helping protect and manage the natural environment.
    A key U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission is protection and management of the natural environment. In keeping with that tradition, the Los Angeles District welcomes Volt, an electric car with a gas-powered backup plan. Brooks and I went along for a ride yesterday, a story and video are not far behind. ~ Dave
    Photo: A key U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ mission is protection and management of the natural environment. In keeping with that tradition, the Los Angeles District welcomes Volt, an electric car with a gas-powered backup plan. Brooks and I went along for a ride yesterday, a story and video are not far behind. ~ Dave
  32. Hooah to Honolulu District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for allowing this Warrior in Transition the opportunity to work with you!
    SPC Dave Balisacan performs quality assurance duties at a project site.
    Photo: SPC Dave Balisacan performs quality assurance duties at a project site.
    Photo: SPC Dave Balisacan performs quality assurance duties at a project site.
    Photo: SPC Balisacan has been a great addition and a great assett to our team!
    Photo: Thank you for your service SPC Balisacan!  We are honored to have the opportunity to work with you!
  33. Our USACE Sacramento District will be sharing information next week on flooding risks in California and how you can be ready as part of California Flood Preparedness Week, Oct. 15-20.
  34. Happy 237th Birthday to the United States Navy, the greatest maritime warfighting force in history. Semper Fortis!
  35. Couldn't think of a better way to end the evening than this. Thanking those that preserve those rights!
    I am your American Flag... I am faith. It is I who keep men mindful of their priceless heritage, Life Liberty, and the right to pursue happiness
    Photo: I am your American Flag... I am faith.  It is I who keep men mindful of their priceless heritage, Life Liberty, and the right to pursue happiness
  36. A great joint effort between USACE, the city of Napa, CA and the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to reduce the city's flood risk.
    No longer ‘up the creek’ in Napa.
    After this weekend, all construction within Napa Creek’s waterways will be completed—a major milestone for historically flood-prone Napa, Calif.
    By Oct. 15, crews will finish all in-water work, like insert...
    ing tree roots into banks (shown Oct. 12, 2012) which will provide useful habitat for fish and other aquatic life.
    The work is a joint effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the city of Napa and the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to reduce the city's flood risk.
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    Photo: No longer ‘up the creek’ in Napa.
After this weekend, all construction within Napa Creek’s waterways will be completed—a major milestone for historically flood-prone Napa, Calif. 
By Oct. 15, crews will finish all in-water work, like inserting tree roots into banks (shown Oct. 12, 2012) which will provide useful habitat for fish and other aquatic life.
The work is a joint effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, the city of Napa and the Napa County Flood Control and Water Conservation District to reduce the city's flood risk.