Story by Bobby Petty | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District | 01.22.2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District has officially begun construction on PAV03A, the latest segment of the Port Arthur Project designed to strengthen the Port Arthur hurricane protection system against coastal storm surge....
Story by Stacey Reese | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District | 06.17.2024
TULSA, Okla. — As hurricane season began, the Southwestern Division's public affairs teams convened in New Orleans to collaborate with their New Orleans and Mississippi Valley Division counterparts....
Story by Lt. Carlos Gomez | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District | 02.25.2024
On February 25, 1880, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) established its first engineer district in Texas on an island off the Gulf Coast. One hundred forty-four years, 52 district commanders, and several major hurricanes later, the Galveston District (SWG) continues to play a key role in keeping the country’s vital waterways open and protecting coastal Texas communities....
Story by Luke Waack | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District | 01.17.2024
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Galveston District (SWG) held its latest Industry Day, Jan. 17, 2024. Industry Day is an opportunity for SWG to communicate face-to-face with small businesses the requirements for doing business with USACE....
Story by Luke Waack | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District | 11.30.2023
For the last five years, USACE Galveston District (SWG) has partnered with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department game wardens and the non-profit Lone Star Warriors Outdoors (LSWO) to offer combat veterans the chance to assist USACE in managing the deer population at the reservoirs....
Story by Luke Waack | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District | 11.30.2023
Drone technology is changing the way the world does business. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) team members are using new tools to complete mission essential tasks like mapping, surveying, and construction and infrastructure inspections....
Story by Luke Waack | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District | 09.07.2023
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Galveston District (SWG) held its Fiscal Year 2023, 4th Quarter Army Professional Awards Ceremony and Townhall at the Jadwin Building in Galveston, Texas, Sept. 7, 2023. More than 100 District employees attended the ceremony and townhall in person, and many more attended virtually. Col. Rhett Blackmon, USACE, SWG commander, presented dozens of awards......
Story by Luke Waack | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District | 08.31.2023
Within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Internal Review (IR) supports the local commander and their staff by improving programs and operations through independent analytical reviews and studies, or audits. After 14 years with USACE New Orleans District (MVN) IR, and 29 years of total audit experience, Donna Williams, MVN IR chief, has some lessons learned to share with new auditors,......
