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October 2016 issue of The Corps Environment

IN THIS ISSUE: USACE teams win GreenGov awards; Fort Buchanan works to control mosquitoes; Cat Island project shows early signs of success; Louisville lends hand to 88th RSC; Smoke grenades present construction challenge; Major archaeology sites protected at Yuma; Pollinator Program aims to restore bee population; Listening to the pulse of the Savannah River; Corps begins FUDS cleanup at Attu Island; and much more ...

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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers launches second year of Every Kid in a Park program

WASHINGTON (September 1, 2016) – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) announced today it will continue its support of President Obama’s initiative, the Every Kid in a Park pass program, which officially begins its second year today. Launched last year, the initiative gives fourth grade students and their families free access to federal lands and waters as well as some state parks for a full school year.

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USACE Announces New National Water Safety Campaign

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) recently announced a new national adult water safety campaign. The campaign, titled “Life Jackets Worn…Nobody Mourns,” is targeted towards adult males.

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USACE Computer Model Critical to the Corps Hurricane Matthew Response

ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA. To help support the mission and aid in better decision-making, the USACE’s

Published: 10/11/2016

Army Corps Engineers test students with bridge-building competition

DETROIT- U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partnered with the West Point Society of Michigan, last

Published: 10/5/2016

Former U.S. Army 10th Mountain soldiers now leading the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Great Lakes region

COL Drew, LTC Czekanski, and LTC Sugrue each wear the unit patch of the 10th Mountain Division on the right arm of their uniform, signifying their time with the Division during tours of duty in combat. It is symbol of their commitment to protect our Nation in a time of war, a commitment they continue today serving with the Corps of Engineers during a time of peace.

Published: 10/4/2016

Darcy meets with fourth-graders in Nome to talk about ‘Every Kid in a Park’

NOME, Alaska – “How many states have you been to?” “What does it look like in California?” “What does the Army do?” “What does the Army Corps of Engineers do?”

Published: 9/28/2016