Behind every good project, there's a good Deputy Chief of the Programs and Project Management Division. Until he recently redeployed home to the U.S. Army Corp...s of Engineers, Transatlantic Division , Scott Sawyer filled that role of ensuring the district's program managers had the right balance of time, cost and quality. USACE-TAA commander Jon Chytka sat down with Scott shortly before his departure to talk about his work and life here in Afghanistan.
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Today, the Army informed the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Energy Transfer Partners, and Dakota Access, LLC, that it has completed the review that it launched on September 9, 2016. The Army has determined that additional discussion and analysis are warranted in light of the history of the Great Sioux Nation's dispossessions of lands, the importance of Lake Oahe to the Tribe, our government-to-government relationship, and the statute governing easements through government property. Continue reading the full statement at the following link.
Today, the Army informed the Standing Rock Sioux Tribe, Energy Transfer Partners, and Dakota Access, LLC, that it has completed the review that it launched on S...eptember 9, 2016. The Army has determined that additional discussion and analysis are warranted in light of the history of the Great Sioux Nation's dispossessions of lands, the importance of Lake Oahe to the Tribe, our government-to-government relationship, and the statute governing easements through government property. Continue reading the full statement at the following link.
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celebrating a birthday.Happy Birthday, Devil Dogs.
Wednesday after the U.S. Presidential general election Secretary of Defense Ash Carter distributed this memorandum to all U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) employees.
Secretary of Defense Ash Carter
This morning I sent this memo to all U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) employees.
What is USACE? 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 risk from disaster. This video provides a summary of the organization's missions. Produced in September 2015 by Headquarters USACE and Sacramento District.
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U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command will host the State of NCO Development Town Hall tomorrow, Nov. 3. This is the third installment of town hall discussions and will address how to get ahead, broadening and operational assignments and switching career paths as a commissioned or warrant officer. The chat room is open from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. EDT. The senior leader panel discussion will kick off at 11:30 a.m. Watch and participate live in the chat room at http://www.tradoc.army.mil/watch/, or ask questions via social media. Upload your video or typed questions to TRADOC's Facebook page or post them to Twitter using #TRADOCtownhall.
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Save some time on your calendar Nov. 3 to participate in TRADOC's State of the NCO Development Town Hall @ 1100 EDT. www.tradoc.army.mil/watch #TRADOCTownHall
November is National American Indian Heritage Month, honoring American Indians and Alaska Natives. This year, the Society of American Indian Government Employees has selected the theme “Serving Our Nations.”
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Division added 12 new photos to the album: October STARBASE.
Fourth grade students from Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School in Winchester, Va. participate in a bridge-building contest led by Lt. Col. Keith Williams, Chief of Current Operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Division, at STARBASE Academy in Winchester, Va. October 25.
Fourth grade students from Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School in Winchester, Va. participate in a bridge-building contest led by Lt. Col. Keith Williams, Chief of Current Operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Division, at STARBASE Academy in Winchester, Va. October 25.
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Last night, I was a guest on Late Night with Seth Meyers after hosting Seth Meyers at my office a few days prior. Some of you might be wondering why I let Seth ...and his team run around the Pentagon for a day so I'll tell you. I've made a commitment to the men and women in uniform, to President Obama, and to the American people that as Secretary of Defense I will drive change to build what I call the Force of the Future. It's a commitment to ensure that our force of tomorrow is as great as the force of today and it means we need the best talent - talent that represents the great diversity our nation has to offer.
We don't spend enough time highlighting the opportunities that exist and the fulfillment one has from serving your country. No one should gloss over the hardships or the dangers of military life, but I do want for everyone who watched the show to understand how fulfilling and rewarding it can be.
So I encourage you all to watch this clip and take a minute to consider joining our mission - even if for some short time - in a way that speaks to you. It's the noblest thing you can do with your life.
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Division employee, Scott Sawyer, was recently honored and presented with the Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal, one of the highest honors for Corps of Engineers employees. Mr. Sawyer volunteered for and currently serves as the Deputy Chief for the Programs and Project Management Division at the USACE Transatlantic Afghanistan District.
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USACE Transatlantic Afghanistan District added 5 new photos to the album: Sawyer de Fleury.
Congratulations to our own Scott Sawyer on being presented with the Bronze Order of the de Fleury Medal, one of the highest honors for Corps of Engineers employ...ees. Scott currently serves as the Deputy Chief for our Programs and Project Management Division. he came to TAA from our division headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Division.
See MoreDonn Booker, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Division’s Chief of Business Integration Division, retired from federal service Oct. 1.
Throughout September, Booker was recognized at events with accolades from many of the people he supervised, worked with, and worked for throughout his more than 36-year career.
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Maj. Gen. Robert Carlson presents Donn Booker with a Department of Army Meritorious Civilian Service Award during a retirement ceremony Sept. 29 in Winchester, Va.
Donn Booker listens as Howard Stickley, SES, Regional Programs Director for the Transatlantic Division, shared background and memories of Booker after working with him for over 12 years across Iraq, Afghanistan and Winchester, Va. Stickley thanked Booker for his support, friendship, mentorship and partnership and wished him a long, healthy retirement.
Donn Booker concluded his Sept. 29 retirement ceremony at the Transatlantic Division Headquarters in Winchester, Va. by thanking everyone he worked with during his 36 years of federal service with USACE. He attributed his success to teamwork and the common goals and open lines of communication he shared with his comrades.
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Col. Jon Chytka, USACE Transatlantic Afghanistan District Commander sits for his fourth Commander's Chat with Regina Schowalter his office of counsel, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District about her work in Afghanistan and why she is a repeat volunteer to deploy.
It takes a lot more than engineers and construction personnel to keep a USACE District running smooth. In this edition of Commander's Chat, TAA commander Jon Ch...ytka talks with our Office of Counsel, Regina Schowalter from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District , about her professional and personal experiences here in Afghanistan.
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