Andrew Aceves, a geologist for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District, talks to prospective job recruits about federal employment benefits during a military community hiring event at Acrisure Stadium in Pittsburgh, March 23, 2023. The Pittsburgh District recruits to fill positions in a variety of career fields, to include engineers, project schedulers, program analysts, lock and dam operators, maintenance workers, contract specialists, engineer techs and park rangers. There is no military service requirement to join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The majority of the 700 employees who work at the Pittsburgh District are employees, and approximately half have never served in the military. Federal careers at the Pittsburgh District offer paid vacation time, sick leave, low-cost health and dental insurance, retirement packages and matching retirement savings accounts. Prospective employees can apply for jobs available at the Pittsburgh District through the USAJOBS.gov website. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District photos by Michel Sauret)