Photo By Michael Maddox | Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham Jr., Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of...... read more read more
This week, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers leaders—including Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham Jr., Commanding General of USACE and 56th Chief of Engineers, and Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Galick—visited the Louisville District, touring critical projects and recognizing the dedication of district team members.
On Sept. 25, Louisville District leadership guided Lt. Gen. Graham and Col. Daniel Herlihy, Great Lakes and Ohio River Division Commander, through several of the district’s key projects.
First, they toured the $940 million Louisville VA Medical Center, a state-of-the-art healthcare facility being built to serve nearly 45,000 veterans in Kentucky and Southern Indiana. Graham was able to see firsthand the progress of the medical center, which is designed to deliver world-class care to those who have served the nation.
The visit continued with a stop at Rough River Lake in Falls of Rough, Kentucky, to discuss the Rough River Dam Safety Modification Project. This critical project will lower the risk at the dam, ensuring it can continue to provide flood risk reduction benefits and enhance safety for surrounding communities for years to come.
Throughout the visit, several district employees were recognized for their hard work, including Terry Durham, Tara O'Leary, Adam Connelly, Jon Fillingham, and Robert Wheeler.
Earlier in the week, the district also hosted a visit from USACE Command Sgt. Maj. Douglas Galick, who toured Olmsted Locks and Dam in Olmsted, Illinois, and Smithland Locks and Dam in Brookport, Illinois. He also took the opportunity to present USACE Coins to Louisville District team members including, Wilhemina Cunningham and Thomas Adams at Olmsted Locks and Dam and Charlie Barnes and Kelly Winders at Smithland Locks and Dam.
“It’s important to come here and get a chance to shake your hand and say thank you for what you do every day,” said Command Sgt. Maj. Galick, emphasizing the significance of recognizing the hard work and dedication of USACE employees across the country.
“We were elated to host our Chief and the Command Sergeant Major during their recent visits to the mighty Louisville District,” said Col. L. Reyn Mann, Louisville District Commander. “Any chance we get to glean insights from our senior leaders’ perspectives is invaluable. Whether at one of our critical locks and dams, at one of the installations we support, or in delivering megaprojects for the VA—we appreciated the opportunity to showcase how this district continues to deliver today, innovate for tomorrow, and focus on our world-class workforce.”
These visits highlight USACE’s continued dedication to supporting vital infrastructure projects that serve the nation, while also honoring the hard work of the team members who consistently deliver the mission safely.
| Date Taken: | 09.26.2025 |
| Date Posted: | 09.26.2025 14:20 |
| Story ID: | 549426 |
| Location: | KENTUCKY, US |
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