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  • September

    FED employees participate in Operation Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 (UFS25).

    USACE FED delivers mission support in Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 Exercise (UFS25)

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District strengthened readiness in Ulchi Freedom Shield 25 exercise (UFS25) from August 18-28, 2025, at Camp Humphreys and Camp Carroll in South Korea.
  • FED AND MND-DIA employees attend symposium to discuss military construction.

    USACE FED and MND-DIA continue building collaboration through two-day symposium in Seoul

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) and Ministry of National Defense – Defense Installations Agency (MND-DIA) hosted their second joint symposium from Sept. 4-5, 2025, at the MND-DIA headquarters in Seoul, South Korea.

  • August

    Photo of USACE FED SkillBridge intern.

    SkillBridge Spotlight Series: 10 Questions with Staff Sgt. Hanwool Lee

    Staff Sgt. Hanwool Lee was a recent SkillBridge intern at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) in the Information Management Office (IMO). For Lee, born in South Korea and raised in Southern California, there were three reasons why he joined the service: the ability to protect America, to become a citizen and for the career and education opportunities the U.S. Army provides. He now plans to apply his skills from the Army to civilian life.
  • Command Sgt. Maj. Zachary Plummer of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Pacific Ocean Division assists the street team of the City and Borough of Juneau to repair a temporary flood protection barrier along the Mendenhall River

    Temporary flood barriers prove effective during flood event in Juneau

    During the week of August 11, the Mendenhall Glacier released its yearly glacier lake outburst flood, also known as a jökulhlaup (Yah-cuh-laup). In preparation for the potential threat to infrastructure and public safety, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers provided temporary flood mitigation barriers to the City and Borough of Juneau last winter. While USACE continues to prepare a technical study that will help to define the parameters of an enduring flood risk mitigation solution, these barriers provided vital short-term protection to the community along the river this week by holding back the glacial water released from Suicide Basin and performing well during the peak of the floodwaters.
  • Josh Moskowitz, Honolulu District Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, and Jeremy McCranie, previous Honolulu District Safety & Occupational Health Manager. McCranie now serves as the chief of Safety & Occupational Health at the U.S. Army Engineering & Support Center Huntsville.

    Honolulu District Safety Team Co-Publishes Case Study

    Joshua Moskowitz, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, and Jeremy McCranie, previous Honolulu District Safety & Occupational Health Manager, recently co-published a case study in the International Journal of Construction Management.
  • Josh Moskowitz, Honolulu District Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, and Jeremy McCranie, previous Honolulu District Safety & Occupational Health Manager. McCranie now serves as the chief of Safety & Occupational Health at the U.S. Army Engineering & Support Center Huntsville.

    Honolulu District Safety Team Co-Publishes Case Study

    Joshua Moskowitz, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District Safety and Occupational Health Specialist, and Jeremy McCranie, previous Honolulu District Safety & Occupational Health Manager, recently co-published a case study in the International Journal of Construction Management.

  • July

    FED employees at a STEAM event at a local school on Camp Humphreys

    SkillBridge Spotlight Series: 10 Questions with Master Sgt. Joshua Horton

    After 26-years of serving America, Master Sgt. Joshua Horton, a recent SkillBridge intern through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, has decided to transition from Soldier to civilian life.
  • Staff Sgt. Cullen Ellis, quality assurance representative, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, reaffirmed his commitment to service by signing an indefinite reenlistment contract on July 9, 2025, at Camp Henry, South Korea. Col. Jeremiah Willis, commander, USACE FED, administered the Oath of Enlistment at the ceremony. Ellis’ daughter, Marie, almost 3, joined him for the occasion.

    Army engineer reenlists with his daughter at his side in South Korea

    USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – With his almost three-year-old daughter at his side, Staff Sgt. Cullen Ellis, quality assurance representative, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, reaffirmed his commitment to service by signing an indefinite reenlistment contract on July 9, 2025, at Camp Henry, South Korea. Col. Jeremiah Willis, commander, USACE FED, administered the Oath of Enlistment at the ceremony.

  • June

    Contractor is renovating the entrance of USAG Humphreys Command Group; the Plans, Analysis and Integration Office (PAIO) and the Internal Review and Audit Compliance Officer (IRACO).

    $1.6 million renovations underway for USAG Humphreys Command Group

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District’s (USACE FED) Project 520595, which is the renovations of the first and third floor to accommodate the USAG Humphreys Command Group, the Plans, Analysis and Integration Office (PAIO) and the Internal Review and Audit Compliance Officer (IRACO) is currently under construction on Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

  • May

    Content in this issue includes ongoing projects and initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are leveraging environmental stewardship as a force multiplier — enhancing military readiness, strengthening strategic partnerships and supporting community well-being.

    The Corps Environment – Spring 2025 edition now available

    The Spring 2025 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This publication highlights how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is turning environmental challenges into mission-ready solutions. Content in this issue includes ongoing projects and initiatives from across the Army environmental community that are leveraging environmental stewardship as a force multiplier — enhancing military readiness, strengthening strategic partnerships and supporting community well-being.

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