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  • February

    The exterior of a newly constructed 5,000-square-foot facility at Logistical Support Area Baker on Fort Knox, Kentucky, Dec. 22, 2025. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District managed the project, which provides permanent sanitation infrastructure for U. S. Army Cadet Command's annual Cadet Summer Training.

    Modernizing the mission: New hygiene facility at Fort Knox supports Army readiness

    For the thousands of U.S. Army ROTC cadets who converge on Fort Knox every summer, the "CST” or Cadet Summer Training experience is a rite of passage. According to the U.S. Army Cadet Command, the event is the Army’s largest annual training event, serving as the final crucible before the students commission as officers. While the training is designed to be rigorous and often primitive, the infrastructure supporting it is undergoing modernization to ensure health, morale and mission readiness.

  • December

    A contractor makes adjustments to one of the boilers in the Central Utility Plant at the Louisville VA Medical Center Dec. 10, 2025. Boilers will be used in a variety of systems throughout the medical center and supporting infrastructure.

    Activities heat up at Louisville VA Medical Center as boilers are brought online

    Construction of the Louisville VA Medical Center reached another milestone recently as boilers in the Central Utility Plant have been brought online – providing a multitude of benefits to the structures on the site and brings the project one step closer to operation. There are three steam boilers in the Central Utility Plant, which provides critical utilities to the medical center. They will serve as the source of heat/steam energy for the medical center, CUP and laundry facility.
  • Current exterior photo of the VOLAR Barracks, B4067, at Ft. Campbell, Ky.

    Shaping the future of military construction through innovation and partnerships

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Excellence in Contracting Awards Program recently selected the Louisville District as the Innovative Team of the Year for their work awarding the Fort Campbell, Kentucky Voluntary Army (VOLAR) Barracks Renovation, the first construction agreement award for USACE using Other Transaction Authority (OTA).
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District completes the reonvation of one of the general quarters in the "Brick Quarters" Historic District, Oct. 10, 2025 at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base in Dayton, Ohio. Preservation of the 1930s Tudor Revival architecture homes provides a need for modern military housing to support America’s warfighters and their families.

    Louisville District modernizes historic ‘Brick Quarters’ at Wright-Patterson AFB

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District is leading a massive $70.7 million overhaul of the "Brick Quarters" Historic District, balancing the delicate preservation of 1930s Tudor Revival architecture with the need for modern military housing standards to support America’s warfighters and their families.

  • November

    U.S. Army Capt. Idriss Mansaray is one of only three military members who are currently serving in the Louisville District as part of the Army’s Broadening Opportunity Program.

    Army captain contributes to Louisville VA Medical Center project as part of broadening assignment

    The construction of the new Louisville VA Medical Center is supported by a team about 800 people consisting of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civilian employees and contractors. However, one team member stands out as the sole military personnel assigned to the project.
  • U.S. Army Capt. Anna Roberts, Breacher Company commander leads engineering support during Justice Eagle 24.2, a multi-national combined armed training exercise with a Romanian Mechanized Infantry Battalion and a Moldovan Infantry Company, March 13, 2025, in Romania.

    Leading with purpose — From combat engineering to construction excellence

    From airborne operations to construction management, U.S. Army Capt. Anna Roberts builds both missions and people.
  • Construction of the new Louisville VA Medical Center is now more than 80 percent complete. Much of that construction included standing up the buildings and facilities across the 34-acre property, but lots of detail work remains to get the project over the finish line.

    Joint occupancy team prepares for key transition from construction to care at New Louisville VA Medical Center

    Construction of the new Louisville VA Medical Center is now more than 80 percent complete. Much of that construction included standing up the buildings and facilities across the 34-acre property, but lots of detail work remains to get the project over the finish line.
  • Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham Jr., Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and 56th Chief of Engineers, goes on a site tour of the Louisville VA Medical Center in Louisville, Kentucky, Sept. 25, 2025. During his visit to the Louisville District, he toured two of the district’s key projects that are making a significant impact in the region.

    USACE Chief of Engineers, senior leaders visit Louisville District

    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.
  • Patoka Lake staff prepare beehives for the upcoming winter months Sept. 3, 2025.

    Winter preparation key to hive success at Patoka Lake

    As the cooler weather of fall begins to chill the air, many creatures take time to prepare for wintertime – including honeybees. Because they do not hibernate, they must take steps to survive until the next spring. Beekeepers can help ensure a hive is successful by lending a helping hand as the little pollinators prepare for the winter. Jim Merkley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Louisville District park ranger and beekeeper at Patoka Lake, is providing that lending hand for the two hives onsite. He said evaluating the current health of the hives is the first step to fall maintenance.
  • One of six new CorpsCam cameras at McAlpine Lock and Dam in Louisville, Kentucky were installed to explore the use of imagery in automating the Lock Performance Management System.

    McAlpine Lock and Dam tests AI cameras to revolutionize data collection, improve operational efficiency

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center recently installed six new CorpsCam cameras at McAlpine Lock and Dam in Louisville, Kentucky, to explore the use of imagery in automating the Lock Performance Management System. Currently, LPMS relies on manual data entry by lock operators.