US Army Corps of Engineers

Announcing the awardees being honored at the Aug. 9 Engineer Castle Ball!   • The Honorable Michael Connor, Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works, will receive the Gold de Fleury Medal in recognition of his significant achievements and service to the nation. The award will be presented by Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers. • Command Sgt. Maj. (ret.) Bradley Houston, will receive the Gold de Fleury Medal in recognition of his outstanding leadership and dedication. The award will be presented by 54th Chief of Engineers, Lt. Gen. (ret.) Todd Semonite. • Bob Slockbower and Ed Hecker will receive the USACE Distinguished Civilian Award for their exceptional service and contributions to the organization. • Dan Gray and James Shumway will receive the Sapper and Miner Award of Distinction, presented by Maj. Gen. (ret.) Bryan Watson.   The ball is hosted by the Army Engineer Association (AEA) and provides an opportunity for the Chief of Engineers to formally recognize the latest inductees to the Distinguished Civilian Gallery and Sapper and Miner Award of Distinction, as well as present the Engineer Regiment’s most prestigious award, the Gold de Fleury.   Congratulations to all! Continue reading for details on this upcoming event and how to attend: https://lnkd.in/e6rVrand

Comment Period Extended for the National Levee Safety Guidelines until August 31, 2024! The National Levee Safety Program is seeking feedback on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines. A list of questions to help guide your feedback, along with information on how to submit comments, is available at www.leveesafety.org. Click on “Guidelines.” Feedback should be submitted by August 31, 2024. Questions about the NLSP: hq-leveesafety@usace.army.mil

Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, the 55th Chief of Engineers and commanding general of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, has signed a Chief’s Report recommending navigational improvements between Akun and Akutan Islands in the Aleutian Islands area of Alaska. Learn more: https://lnkd.in/ewZK8edu

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is hiring! Our next employee could be YOU. Join us for a Maritime Career Opportunities Virtual Hiring Event. We will be recruiting Wage Grade positions focused on maritime career fields using direct hire authority in grade levels from 02 to 16. Depending on position/location selected, promotion potential will be the 03-16 levels. We encourage practicing professions to register and submit resumes early. Learn more and register here: https://lnkd.in/e6_mXuE9

Looking ahead: August 30, 2024, is the deadline to submit proposals for the Annual Report to Congress on Future Water Resources Development. Learn how to participate at the following link: https://lnkd.in/ejbWERF

Lt. Gen Scott Spellmon, 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, today briefed the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee about the response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse in Baltimore, Md. A replay of today's session can be seen here: https://lnkd.in/gNvxrnPA (Photos by Patrick Bloodgood)

Tune in for the latest episode of Inside the Castle! In this episode, Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon, the Army's 55th Chief of Engineers and Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, sits down to discuss his tenure and the efforts of the organization. Apple Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/g_KfuyC Google Podcasts: https://lnkd.in/gRYbYRG DVIDS: https://lnkd.in/gBCbvBd

Reminder: The National Levee Safety Program is seeking feedback on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines. A list of questions to help guide your feedback, along with information on how to submit comments, is available at www.leveesafety.org. Click on “Guidelines.” Feedback should be submitted no later than July 31, 2024.

Happy 4th of July from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers! Today, we celebrate freedom, unity, and the hard work that built our nation. Enjoy the fireworks and festivities safely! As a reminder, fireworks are not allowed on any U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-managed lands.   Based on federal regulations, possession of explosives or explosive devices of any kind, including fireworks or other pyrotechnics, is prohibited unless written permission has been received from the District Commander. Fireworks can be an explicit danger to the surrounding public, wildlife, and habitat so please check with your local city, county and state governments to find a permissible location for using fireworks.

For our employees: There is still time to participate in this year's Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey!