IN THE PHOTO – Pictured is Nicholas "Nikko" Aleman, Memphis District (MVM) geotechnical section chief . He is the recipient of this year's Timothy Skeen Geotechnics Professional of the Year award, the highest honor a USACE geotechnics professional can receive. The Timothy Skeen Geotechnics Professional of the Year award recognizes one USACE geotechnics professional who has demonstrated the highest professionalism and commitment to advancing the Geotechnical, Geology, and Materials Community of Practice (GG&M COP). (USACE photo by Visual Information Specialist Vance Harris)