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  • April

    Dustin Davis (left), deputy chief of construction, poses with his arm around his older brother, Jeremy Davis (right), an interdisciplinary geologist, April 8, 2025, at the Edward Zorinsky Federal Building in Omaha, Nebraska.

    Sibling Bond, Building Strong

    National Siblings Day is celebrated annually on April 10, and at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District, you can find a handful of sibling pairs working a variety of jobs, including brothers Dustin and Jeremy Davis.

  • December

    Administrative professionals of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District provide individual support to every staff member across the entire enterprise. Their support allows technical staff can focus on specialized projects and programs that achieve USACE’s mission to deliver vital engineering solutions to the nation. (U.S. Army photos and layout by Sam Weldin)

    Omaha District Admins further skills, set PACE of professional development

    Administrative professionals at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District provide support by carrying out foundational tasks, allowing technical experts the ability to focus solely on completing specialized projects and programs. Referred to as ‘admins’, these professionals are integral to successfully achieving the USACE mission to deliver vital engineering solutions to the nation.

  • September

    New employees conclude their New Employee Orientation with their Oath of Office, administered by Louis Uptmor, senior resident engineer for the Omaha District, Construction Division's Missouri River area of operations, August 24, 2023 at the headquarters building in Omaha, Nebraska. (U.S. Army photo by Sarah Rich)

    More than mandatory – Omaha District trains new employees to encourage a growth mindset

    The staff at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Omaha District is growing. With a budget increasing year-over-year, taking on new projects, and a commitment to delivering engineering solutions effectively, hiring initiatives are taking place across the district’s offices and divisions.

  • February

    Huntsville Center’s Arkie Fanning, April Rafael-Adams, Pat Haas and Boyce Ross are part of the team receiving the Procurement Team of the Year in the 2015 USACE Excellence in Contracting Awards Program.

    Team supporting Veterans Affairs receives 2015 USACE Excellence in Contracting Award

    The Aurora Veterans Affairs Hospital Replacement Alpha Contract Team was named the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ 2015 Procurement Team of the Year in the Excellence in Contracting Awards Program. The nucleus of the team included employees from USACE’s Omaha District and the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville.

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