18 Oct 2023

Year in Review: Pittsburgh District reflects on FY23 accomplishments

The Pittsburgh District had an unprecedented fiscal year in 2023, and we accomplished a tremendous amount of work for the region and the nation, thanks to our employees.

16 Oct 2023

Nashville District showcases projects to Army’s assistant secretary for Civil Works

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (Oct. 16, 2023) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District showcased two of its mega construction projects on the Tennessee River and its hydropower rehabilitation efforts at Barkley Dam on the Cumberland River last week to the assistant secretary of the Army for Civil Works.

12 Oct 2023

Louisville District walks to support World Mental Health Day

The Louisville District recognized World Mental Health Day, October 10, 2023, with a walk organized by Critical Incident Stress Management (CISM) Team Peer Supporters in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky.Since its inception in 1992, World Mental Health Day has been recognized annually on October 10th with the goal of raising awareness of mental health

11 Oct 2023

From analog machines to machines learning: the Pittsburgh District’s nascent relationship with artificial intelligence

Artificial intelligence (AI) took the world by storm in 2023 when various rapidly-improving text-language models became publicly available. Since then, the human race has delved into the wacky, wild world of AI and faced some pressing questions: how do I trust the content I find online? Is my self-driving car plotting world domination? Will my toaster have a midlife crisis?

10 Oct 2023

Communities celebrate Cordell Hull Dam’s 50th Anniversary

ELMWOOD, Tenn. (Oct. 10, 2023) – Local communities, residents and officials celebrated the 50th Anniversary of Cordell Hull Dam Oct. 7 by paying tribute to residents that were displaced, featuring historical aspects of the dam’s construction, and noting the benefits that were realized for future generations when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers impounded the lake.

6 Oct 2023

Louisville District celebrates excellence at End of Year Awards Ceremony

The Louisville District hosted an End of Year awards ceremony to celebrate the end of another successful fiscal year Oct. 4. The district obligated more than $1.15B in program dollars in FY23. Louisville District Commander Col. L. Reyn Mann, Lt. Col. Guillermo Guandique and Deputy District Engineer John Bock recognized several district team members

5 Oct 2023

USACE and Fort Campbell break ground on microgrid project

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District broke ground on a six-megawatt microgrid, Oct. 3, 2023, at Fort Campbell, Kentucky. The microgrid, which incorporates three two-megawatt natural gas generators, will be used to generate power to sustain critical airfield and related operations in an emergency.“Units in Fort Campbell must be

3 Oct 2023

Digging deeper: Geotechnical team drills down for purpose and discovery in their ‘boring’ jobs

The geotechnical team boarded the barge before sunrise during a shift change. As they climbed aboard, the drilling crew met them with good news. “Looks like we’re ready to drill this morning,” the crew leader said.

28 Sep 2023

Volunteers bridge generations through conservation during National Public Lands Day

On a crisp autumn day, volunteers gathered at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District sites to honor National Public Lands Day (NPLD). Spearheading this collaborative endeavor for our public lands, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pittsburgh District was pivotal fostering connections among community members and organizations.

27 Sep 2023

Chickamauga’s upstream approach wall piers get solid start

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. (Sept. 27, 2023) – The Upstream Approach Walls for the Chickamauga Lock Replacement Project got a solid start when work crews placed 148 cubic yards of tremie concrete Sept. 20 into the drilled shaft on the bottom of the Tennessee River.