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  • August

    Dr. Michael Izard-Carroll, Public Affairs Director interviews Col. Mark Himes, Omaha District Commander on engineering the future of Omaha, Aug 20.

    Himes engineers future of Omaha District

    Col. Mark Himes took command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, July 8 from outgoing commander Col. John Hudson. Himes, the District’s 36th commander, says he is fired up about his new job, and is honored by the opportunity to contribute to the Corps of Engineers’ legacy and to be able to build upon its storied history.

  • July

    Ryan Field, senior program manager, Special Projects Branch, USACE Omaha-District, was recognized as USACE Hero of the Week for his efforts in successfully leading a team in the planning, development, and award of the Kalispell Regional Medical Center, and alternate care facility in Kalispell Montana, during the COVID-19 pandemic, July 24, 2020.

    Omaha USACE employee recognized for leading team during COVID-19

    An employee with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District and native of Chicago, was recognized for his accomplishments during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers from the Omaha District evaluate repairs to the Salt Creek Levee system in Lincoln, Nebraska. The firm-fixed-priced contract for the levee repairs,near Deadman's Run, was advertised to the Pre-qualified Sources List.

    Omaha Corps of Engineers application of its contracting programs

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District has continued to lead the way in using its various contracting programs to accomplish its mission in a continuously changing environment.

  • May

    The completed alternate care facilty at Kalispell, Mont., has 98 patient care rooms, seven nurse’s stations, four restrooms, three pharmacies (which can be converted into patient care rooms) and a medical supply storage room.

    Corps completes 100-bed alternate care facility in Kalispell, Montana

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, completed construction on an alternate care facility in Kalispell, Montana, May 24, two days earlier than required. The ACF also came in more than 10% under budget.
  • Narturi Narciso, engineer in training, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, exits a conduit at Salt Creek Site 2, Olive Creek Dam, Neb., after conducting a structural inspection May 1. Kristle Beaudet, dam safety manager, assists with the equipment and documentation. This was the first inspection the dam safety program conducted since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

    Dam safety remains top priority amidst COVID-19 challenges

    Despite the challenges of social distancing due to COVID-19, dam safety remains a risk management practice for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Omaha District. Recently a dam safety inspection team conducted its periodic inspection of the Salt Creek Dam Site 2, Olive Creek Dam south of Lincoln, Nebraska.

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