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The 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, has signed the Chief's report containing recommendations to Congress for the Tampa Harbor Navigation Improvement Study for inclusion in the next Water Resources Development Act. If approved by Congress and included in the next Water Resources Development Act, separate appropriations will need to be passed to construct the project. Learn more about our activities in this region by following U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Jacksonville District.

The Army antiterrorism and protection programs are an integrated effort to deter, detect and mitigate risk to Army readiness and support mission assurance. Every member of the Army community plays an important role in preventing terrorist acts. USACE presents a unique environment that provides exceptional services to our military and federal partners and the public. Our community must continue to be vigilant every day. 

Each year, the Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works develops a Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development. This is an opportunity for non-Federal interests to identify new feasibility study authorities, modifications to an authorized USACE water resources development project or feasibility study, and modifications to environmental infrastructure program authorities for congressional authorization. Proposals are now being accepted for the 2025 Report to Congress. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ejbWERF

The 55th Chief of Engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, has signed a Chief’s Report recommending the Hatchie – Loosahatchie Aquatic Ecosystem Restoration Study to Congress for consideration. Learn more in the following video.

The latest edition of the Power of R&D newsletter is now available online. This quarterly publication highlights the innovative work being done by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) to meet the engineering challenges of today and tomorrow. In this edition’s foreword, Col. James Handura, Commanding General of the USACE South Pacific Division, said the cliché “think outside the box” remains applicable for how many of our nation’s dynamic and generational challenges must be solved. “As an enterprise, we focus on how we can do things better, safer, and more cost-effectively than ever before. We must also now focus on how we can build more resiliently, providing greater returns on the investments made by the American people and our stakeholders,” Handura said. “For nearly 250 years, USACE has been at the leading edge of building and protecting our nation. For that to continue as we meet today’s demands, the spirit of innovation has been and must be the fuel that drives us.” In this edition, learn more about innovative modeling that is helping mitigate the impact of wakes generated by larger commercial shipping vessels and operations, an autonomous system that could dramatically reduce the cost of cleaning and maintaining relief wells, using dredged material to 3D print nature-inspired structures to build more resilient coastlines and more.  To read and download a digital version of this edition, visit https://lnkd.in/gyTJSH69

The Army Engineer Association and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers honored seven individuals who have made significant contributions to the Engineer Regiment in a ceremony Friday during the annual Castle Ball in Washington, D.C. “The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is proud to recognize these individuals' outstanding contributions and achievements,” said Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, 55th chief of engineers and USACE commanding general. “Their dedication and service embody the organization's values and mission.” Continue reading: https://lnkd.in/eSjqVFCg

August is Antiterrorism Awareness Month throughout the Army. The Army Antiterrorism Program protects personnel, information, critical assets and facilities in all locations and situations against terrorist and violent extremist threats. In the event of an active shooter situation, consider the following points. And remember, if you see something, say something!

A much anticipated and first-of-its-kind sustainable barracks pilot project groundbreaking on Aug. 7 at JBLM between USACE Seattle District, JBLM Garrison/I Corps leadership, Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army Paul Farnan and Washington State congressional partners. When complete in early 2027, the barracks will improve the quality of life for 168 unaccompanied enlisted soldiers and support U.S. Army and Department of Defense sustainability goals by lowering the construction’s embodied carbon by 30%. Learn how the Seattle District and the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) are setting the standard for cleaner and more sustainable construction methods: https://lnkd.in/esXmqzCd America's First Corps (I Corps)

Kudos to the accomplishments of U.S. Army Capt. Sullivan, an engineer officer, and her teammates who defeated the Australian rugby team in the Paris Olympics to claim Bronze! Throughout the Army and the nation, engineers are capable of AMAZING things! “Our entire Army engineer community is incredibly proud of this outstanding officer and world-class athlete,” said Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. “Capt. Sullivan exemplifies the Army engineers’ motto -- ‘Essayons!’ -- and her achievements will inspire others to pursue their dreams, whether on the field of competition or the field of duty.”

The 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, has signed the chief's report containing recommendations to Congress for the Baltimore Coastal Storm Risk Management Feasibility Study for inclusion in the next Water Resources Development Act. If approved by Congress and included in the next Water Resources Development Act, separate appropriations will need to be passed to fund design and construction of the project.