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  • March

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    Freedom Shield 25: USACE Far East District builds readiness with 249th Engineer Battalion Prime Power

    USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) worked with the 249th Engineer Battalion Prime Power (PP) to enhance FED’s readiness operations during Freedom Shield 2025 from March 10-21, 2025, in South Korea.
  • Amy Steiner, chief of the Geotechnical and Materials Section, recently completed a temporary duty trip to McMurdo Station in Antarctica, where she supported the installation of a marine resupply and cargo transport pier. The project is a collaborative effort between the USACE Marine Design Center and the National Science Foundation (NSF) that aims to enhance cargo transport capabilities in Winter Quarters Bay.

    Geotechnical chief completes temporary duty trip in Antarctica

    Amy Steiner, chief of the Geotechnical and Materials Section, recently completed a temporary duty trip to McMurdo Station in Antarctica, where she supported the installation of a marine resupply and cargo transport pier. During her time in Antarctica, Steiner also provided review and comments on the ad-freeze pile design and construction methods. She attended a pre-construction meeting with the project team, including representatives from the Marine Design Center and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center's Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory.

  • February

    Daniel Carlson, fire protection engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, explains the importance of fire protection engineering during a presentation at Humphreys High School, Camp Humphreys, on Feb. 21, 2025. Using the design plans for one of his projects, Carlson highlighted key fire safety measures in building construction and answered student questions about fire prevention in military facilities. (U.S. Army photo by Yohan An)

    USACE Far East District marks Engineers Week with 13th Annual STEAM Event in South Korea

    USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – In celebration of Engineers Week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Far East District (FED) continued its long-standing commitment to fostering interest in engineering careers by hosting a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) event at Humphreys High School. The speaking series marks the 13th consecutive year of outreach efforts at local schools by the district. It brought together professionals from various engineering disciplines to engage with students and showcase real-world applications of engineering.
  • The Recovery Field Office staff near the Lahaina Store on Front Street marking the completion of debris removal from commercial properties

    Fire debris cleared from final commercial property in Lahaina ahead of schedule

    The County of Maui and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with federal, state, and local contractors and agencies, announced today that debris removal has been completed from all commercial properties devastated by the August 2023 wildfires in Lahaina. Those property owners are now able to apply for building permits as part of the
  • USACE FED employee with child

    Bring Your Kid to Work Day: The Next Gen of Scientists and Engineers

    As a kickoff to Engineers Week, the U.S. Corps of Engineers – Far East District hosted its first “Bring Your Kid to Work Day” event Feb. 14, 2025, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.
  • Yuzen Kurokawa, Rina Koyama, and Ryohei Kojima, pose for a photo at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Japan Engineer District, August 28th, 2023. The interns joined USACE JED for a period of 4-weeks as participants in U.S. Army Garrison Japan’s (USAGJ) annual Summer Internship Program. The three college-aged students spent their time at JED learning about American work culture, practicing business-level English conversation, and creating material to assist their designated work centers.

    Japan Engineer District begins pilot Japanese intern program

    For the last several weeks, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Japan Engineer District (USACE JED) has been a bit more scholarly than usual – perhaps in part due to the District’s participation in the annual U.S. Army Garrison Japan (USAGJ) summer internship program.The four-week-long experience, which launched in 2013 and is now celebrating its

  • January

    Woman works on a laptop.

    TRICARE Online Patient Portal Decommissioning: Download Your Health Records Now

    On April 1, the TRICARE Online Patient Portal will no longer be available. The Department of Defense’s new electronic health record—MHS GENESIS—has replaced the TOL Patient Portal. If you want to keep a copy of your legacy health records for personal use, you must download them from the TOL Patient Portal before April 1.

  • December

    Dr. David Nguyen in front of the Honolulu District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers building December 16, 2024.

    Honolulu District Employee Dr. David Nguyen Co-Publishes International Standard

    David Nguyen, PhD, a new Project Manager within Honolulu District’s Programs and Projects Civil and Public Works section, recently co-published an International Standard with the International Organization for Standardization.

  • 12th Mekong Sister Rivers Partnership Exchange Builds Regional Resilience and Cooperation

    FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii — The U.S. State Department and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Pacific Ocean Division (POD) will host the 12th Mekong Sister Rivers Partnership Exchange in Tennessee and New York from Dec. 8–12, 2024. This significant gathering will bring together water resource leaders and experts from Thailand, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and the United States to strengthen international cooperation in sustainable water and resource management.

  • November

    Lieutenant General William H. Graham (far left), 56th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Command Sergeant Major Douglas Galick (far right), 15th Command Sergeant Major, USACE present (left to right) Brad Scully, Lise Ditzel-Ma, Gerald Young, Jodi Yoshishige, and David Matsumoto the 2024 USACE Project Delivery Team of the Year Award at the 2024 USACE National Award Ceremony in Washington, DC Nov. 13, 2024. This was to commemorate the PDT’s work on the Command and Control Facility Project on Fort Shafter, Hawaii, which is the new U.S. Army Pacific Headquarters building now named the Frederick C. Weyand Command Center. (Photo courtesy of USACE HQ).

    Honolulu District Wins Two Awards at 2024 USACE National Award Ceremony

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District received National Recognition in two different categories this year awarded during 2024 USACE National Award Ceremony: USACE Project Delivery Team of the Year – Excellence and USACE Program Manager of the Year.

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