Story by Erin Thompson | U.S. Army Intelligence Center of Excellence | 08.01.2025
On Aug. 5, 1862, Confederate Maj. Gen. John C. Breckinridge launched an attack on Union-held Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Despite his efforts to surprise Union forces, critical intelligence provided Brig. Gen. Thomas R. Williams with much needed time to organize infantry and naval support for the defense of the city....
Story by Annette Kirklin | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center | 06.02.2025
In a city known for its rich history, Vicksburg has officially designated June as U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Month, honoring the enduring legacy and contributions of the organization to the local community, the region and the Nation....
Story by Annette Kirklin | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center | 11.20.2024
Excitement is lighting up the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, Mississippi, as plans come together for the 8th annual ERDC Under Lights holiday drive-thru event. Mark your calendars for December 5-6 from 6 until 8 p.m. when visitors will experience a celebration of community and holiday spirit....
Story by Annette Kirklin | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center | 10.02.2024
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) recently held a Senior Scientist (ST) Induction Ceremony to officially recognize three leaders in their respective fields: Dr. Matthew Farthing, Dr. Mihan House McKenna Taylor and Dr. David Moore. These inductees are now part of an elite circle within the Army’s Senior Scientist community, a distinction that reflects not only......
Story by Annette Kirklin | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center | 02.08.2023
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is known worldwide for solving the Nation’s toughest challenges in military and civil engineering. However, the ERDC team has also been recognized for taking on another challenge — blood donation. Recently, ERDC was named the 2022 top business of the year from Mississippi Blood Services (MBS)....
Story by Annette Kirklin | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center | 11.18.2022
Plans are in motion for the sixth annual ERDC Under the Lights drive-thru holiday celebration at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) in Vicksburg, Mississippi....
Story by Annette Kirklin | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center | 06.28.2022
Construction will soon be complete on the latest infrastructure enhancements to the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) main campus in Vicksburg, Mississippi....
Story by Claiborne Cooksey | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Engineer Research and Development Center | 05.19.2022
The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has chosen Dr. Jerrell “Jerry” Ballard Jr. as the new director of the High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP). With 33 years of experience at the ERDC, Ballard will lead the HPCMP, which leverages emerging state-of-the-art technologies, to support Department of Defense (DOD) services and agencies to meet their......
