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  • October

    Bret Budd (right), a retired, longtime U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District member, poses with Col. Robert Newbauer, commander, and his award after being inducted into the Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees during an award ceremony, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Nebraska.

    Inaugural district awards ceremony recognizes outstanding performers

    More than 500 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District team members attended the inaugural district awards ceremony, Oct. 17, 2024, at the Holland Performing Arts Center in Omaha, Nebraska.
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    Omaha District, tribally-owned company partner for Missouri River maintenance

    In a demonstration of collaboration and innovation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, recently partnered with Flatwater Group to enhance maintenance operations along the Missouri River.

  • September

    A photo from the Lisa M. Durham Memorial Trail Dedication.

    Fort Randall trail dedication honors beloved employee

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District’s Fort Randall Project held a ribbon-cutting ceremony, Sept. 20, 2024, in Pickstown, South Dakota for a newly constructed trail system. The trail system, named the Lisa M. Durham Memorial Trail, honors Lisa Durham, a longtime Fort Randall employee who passed away in 2022 following her battle with cancer.
  • USACE Omaha District starts three new CAP projects, expands efforts to serve disadvantaged communities

    USACE Omaha District starts three new CAP projects, expands efforts to serve disadvantaged communities

    OMAHA, Neb. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, has initiated three new Continuing Authorities Program pilot projects to support communities in South Dakota, Nebraska, and Colorado. These efforts are part of a national pilot program, announced last month by the Assistant Secretary of the Army, Civil Works, that will support and partner with 12 rural or economically disadvantaged communities across the United States.
  • Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham Jr., incoming commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), receives the USACE colors from U.S. Army Chief of Staff Randy A. George during the Change of Command for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers on Sept. 13, 2024. During the Change of Command, Lt. Gen. Graham assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from Lt. Gen. Scott Spellmon. The event included a promotion ceremony for now-Lt. Gen. Graham and a retirement ceremony in honor of Lt. Gen. Spellmon. The ceremonies were hosted by U.S. Army Chief of Staff Gen. Randy A. George and conducted by the 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) and The United States Army Band in Conmy Hall on Joint Base Myer - Henderson Hall, Va. (U.S. Army photo by Bernardo Fuller)

    Graham assumes command of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

    WASHINGTON – Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, Jr. today assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and became the Army’s 56th Chief of Engineers during a three-part ceremony at Joint Base Myer-Henderson Hall’s Conmy Hall. Graham assumed command from outgoing USACE commander Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon during the change of command ceremony hosted by Chief of Staff of the Army Gen. Randy A. George.

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