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Passersby Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Building One on July 16 may have had to look twice when they saw the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's bright red castle flag flying over the Marine headquarters. Marine Col. Robert Boucher, commanding officer, MCAS Iwakuni, raised the USACE flag over the headquarters building with Lee Seeba, former resident engineer, Iwakuni Resident Office, under the joyful eyes of several Iwakuni Resident Office employees. Boucher flew the engineer castle in Iwakuni as a "thank you" to the Corps' Iwakuni Resident Office for a job well done, after completing a particularly intricate project by deadline. Bert Pechhold, current resident engineer, Iwakuni Resident Office, said the transformation that is occurring at MCAS Iwakuni could not be possible without the leadership and support from Boucher and his staff. "This achievement symbolizes that spirit of cooperation and partnership between the Army and Marines," Pechhold said. Seeba is currently the area engineer for the Japan District’s Okinawa Area Office.
USACE Engineer Castle flown over Marine headquarters in Japan
Passersby Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Building One on July 16 may have had to look twice when they saw the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's bright red castle flag flying over the Marine headquarters. Marine Col. Robert Boucher, commanding officer, MCAS Iwakuni, raised the USACE flag over the headquarters building with Lee Seeba, former resident engineer, Iwakuni Resident Office, under the joyful eyes of several Iwakuni Resident Office employees. Boucher flew the engineer castle in Iwakuni as a "thank you" to the Corps' Iwakuni Resident Office for a job well done, after completing a particularly intricate project by deadline. Bert Pechhold, current resident engineer, Iwakuni Resident Office, said the transformation that is occurring at MCAS Iwakuni could not be possible without the leadership and support from Boucher and his staff. "This achievement symbolizes that spirit of cooperation and partnership between the Army and Marines," Pechhold said. Seeba is currently the area engineer for the Japan District’s Okinawa Area Office.
Maj. Gen. Richard L. Stevens (right), deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers passes the Corps flag to Col. Rafael F. Pazos, incoming commander of the Corps’ Japan District during a Change of Command Ceremony, July 8, 2016. The passing of the colors symbolizes the formal relinquishing of command from outgoing commander Col. John S. Hurley to incoming commander Pazos. (USACE Photos)
USACE Japan District welcomes new commander
Maj. Gen. Richard L. Stevens (right), deputy commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers passes the Corps flag to Col. Rafael F. Pazos, incoming commander of the Corps’ Japan District during a Change of Command Ceremony, July 8, 2016. The passing of the colors symbolizes the formal relinquishing of command from outgoing commander Col. John S. Hurley to incoming commander Pazos. (USACE Photos)
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USACE aids Marine Corps with lifesaving training

Marine Corps Installation Pacific Fire and Emergency Services, Japan (MCIPAC FESJ) was able to conduct invaluable emergency response training recently with help from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District.
Published: 9/20/2016

USACE Engineer Castle flown over Marine headquarters in Japan

Passersby Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni Building 1 on July 16th may have had to look twice when they saw the U.S. Army Corps of Engineer's bright red castle flag flying over the Marine headquarters.
Published: 7/22/2016

USACE Japan District welcomes new commander

Colonel Rafael F. Pazos assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District July 8 during a ceremony held on Camp Zama, Japan. Pazos succeeds Colonel John S. Hurley, who has been commander and district engineer since July 9, 2013.
Published: 7/21/2016

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District Kanagawa Resident Engineer briefs District Commander Col. John Hurley and summer hire students prior to a tour of the Camp Zama Medical and Dental Clinic, currently under renovation.
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District Kanagawa Resident Engineer briefs District Commander Col. John Hurley and summer hire students prior to a tour of the Camp Zama Medical and Dental Clinic, currently under renovation.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District Kanagawa Resident Engineer briefs District Commander Col. John Hurley and summer hire students prior to a tour of the Camp Zama Medical and Dental Clinic, currently under renovation.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District Commander Col. John Hurley talks about the cooperation between the Corps, contractors and customers to ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District recently completed construction of a new Mechanized Materials Handling System (MMHS) as part of the Western Pacific Transportation Facility on Yokota Air Base, Japan. The MMHS, which supports the 730th Air Mobility Squadron, is one of only three fully-automated systems Department of Defense-wide (DOD), used to receive, house, sort, package, and ship cargo throughout the world.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District recently completed construction of a new Mechanized Materials Handling System (MMHS) as part of the Western Pacific Transportation Facility on Yokota Air Base, Japan. The MMHS, which supports the 730th Air Mobility Squadron, is one of only three fully-automated systems Department of Defense-wide (DOD), used to receive, house, sort, package, and ship cargo throughout the world.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District recently completed construction of a new Mechanized Materials Handling System (MMHS) as part of the Western Pacific Transportation Facility on Yokota Air Base, Japan. The MMHS, which supports the 730th Air Mobility Squadron, is one of only three fully-automated systems Department of Defense-wide (DOD), used to receive, house, sort, package, and ship cargo throughout the world.
  • Col. John Hurley, left, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District and Col. Robert Boucher, the commanding officer of Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan, pose in front of a restored bench inside Building One, aboard station, Feb. 4, 2015. The bench was presented to Boucher as part of a transfer of property ceremony with the intent to strengthen the bond between the two agencies.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District Commander Col. John Hurley was briefed on the status of construction for Ryukyu Elementary School at Kadena Air Base, Japan during a site visit Feb. 11. The 195,000 square-foot facility will replace Bob Hope Primary and Amelia Earhart Intermediate schools. Its will be the largest U.S. elementary school on the island, servicing approximately 840 students. The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2016.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Japan District Commander Col. John Hurley was briefed on the status of construction for Ryukyu Elementary School at Kadena Air Base, Japan during a site visit Feb. 11. The 195,000 square-foot facility will replace Bob Hope Primary and Amelia Earhart Intermediate schools. Its will be the largest U.S. elementary school on the island, servicing approximately 840 students. The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2016.
  • Japan District Commander Col. John Hurley was briefed on the status of construction for Ryukyu Elementary School at Kadena Air Base, Japan during a site visit Feb. 11. The 195,000 square-foot facility will replace Bob Hope Primary and Amelia Earhart Intermediate schools. Its will be the largest U.S. elementary school on the island, servicing approximately 840 students. The project is scheduled for completion in fall 2016.
  • From left to right, members of the Department of Defense Education Activity; U.S. Marine Corps Major Allen Agra, executive officer of Headquarters and Support Battalion; Dr. Linda Curtis, pacific director, Department of Defense Education Activity; U.S. Marine Corps 1st Sgt. Marcus D. Reese, first sergeant of Bravo Company, Headquarters and Support Battalion; and Master of Ceremony, a Naminoue Shrine Priest pose for a picture in front of the altar following a ground blessing ceremony at Zukeran Elementary School Grounds, Camp Foster, Okinawa, Japan, Jan. 15, 2015. The ceremonial blessing was performed for the safety and completion of the demolition of 45 military housing units and the construction of a new school. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by MCIPAC Combat Camera Pfc. Makenzie Fallon/ Released)
  • Congratulations to JED's Relocate U.S. Naval Hospital-Okinawa Complex Project Delivery Team being selected as the 2014 USACE PDT of the Year for Excellence. Program Manager Bill Prout, Okinawa Area Office accepted the award from LTG Thomas Bostick on Aug. 7 at Fort Belvoir, Virginia. The Hospital Complex Relocation to Camp Foster is part of the land return initiative under the Special Action Committee on Okinawa (SACO) program as part of the Government of Japan's Host Nation Construction Program.

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