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  • June

    The 4th Combat Aviation Brigade's new 4th Attack Battalion hangar on Fort Carson, Colorado, May 20, 2021.

    4th Battalion, 4th Aviation Regiment Soldiers move into new Apache attack hanger on Fort Carson

    The hangar doors have officially opened for the new 4th Combat Aviation Brigade’s 4th Attack Battalion hangar on Butts Army Airfield on Fort Carson, Colorado. During a ribbon cutting ceremony last month, senior leaders, Soldiers and distinguished guests gathered in front of the building’s main entrance to celebrate the completion of this U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District project.
  • USACE Safety and Occupational Health Management System

    USACE, Omaha District conducts employee safety perception survey through National Safety Council

    Earlier this year U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District employees participated in a safety perception survey designed to provide a comprehensive, sensitive leading indicator metrics that assess District safety culture, identify strengths and opportunities, and gaps in the District safety management system. The Omaha District worked with the National Safety Council, a non-profit public service organization which promotes health and safety in the U.S. to use their “Safety Barometer” employee perception survey system.

  • May

    An infographic with tips for physical distancing in public parks and trails. Remember that physical distancing requirements are still in place at USACE parks and recreation areas, despite the new CDC guidelines for vaccinated individuals.

    District parks, recreation staff urge visitors to recreate safely amid dry weather, COVID-19 pandemic

    As summer approaches, more people are heading out to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District parks and recreation areas. However, this year brings new safety concerns to keep in mind when recreating on USACE lands.
  • Jennifer Christensen (left) and Larry Morong (retired) survey a levee bank on the Missouri River checking for low spots (levee freeboard) to determine likely areas where overtopping might occur in the event of water level rise. (Courtesy photo)

    Hydrology? District team provides professional water resources expertise, support

    Flowing through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District’s area of responsibility, the Missouri River is the longest in the U.S. and its basin (watershed) covers more than 500 thousand square miles. The District’s hydrology section team plays a vital role in supporting this important civil works mission and helping to manage this precious natural resource.

  • March

    Army Maj. Gen. Matthew McFarlane, Commander, 4th Infantry Division, and several VIPs cut the ribbon to mark the opening of the new Ammunition Supply Point facilities on Fort Carson, CO, March 19

    Ammunition Supply Point expansion opens on Fort Carson

    The Fort Carson Army Field Support Battalion hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony to mark the official opening of new facilities at the Ammunition Supply Point on Fort Carson, Colorado, on March 19.

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