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  • September

    Lauren Beasley, Action officer (left) and Alex Duckett, Mission Specialist (right), working at the South Carolina State Emergency Operations Center in Columbia making use of the front porch as they wait for an all-hands meeting to begin. Power Team members show great flexibility and patience as they prepare to help those affected by Hurricane Dorian.

    Memphis District Power Team deploys for Hurricane Dorian response

    Thirteen members of the Memphis District’s Power Planning and Response Team (PRT) deployed to South Carolina over the last few days to provide temporary emergency power in the wake of Hurricane Dorian.
  • Achievement Medal for Civilian Service

    Rowland earns Achievement Medal for Civilian Service

    Seth Rowland, a legal assistant summer hire, was awarded the Department of the Army Achievement Medal for Civilian Service just before returning to his studies at the University of Memphis School of Law. Rowland earned the medal for providing expert “legal computer engineering in supporting multiple takings lawsuits totaling over $1 billion in government exposure.”

  • August

    Memphis District Moving Dirt with its partners on the project.

    Trotters seepage remediation project underway

    Memphis District Commander Col. Zachary Miller visited the Trotters Seepage Remediation Project on Aug. 26 to view work progress. The work site is located in Tunica County, Miss., near the community of Trotters. The project’s purpose is to reduce seepage under the Mississippi River levee to protected areas and prevent sand boil activity during periods of high water. The contractor, VuConn, LLC, is building a compacted earthen berm in an approximately 47-acre area in the bend of the levee. They are also installing six relief wells to relieve pressure in the aquifer during periods of high water. The existing drainage ditches will direct water to a pump station south of the project area where it can be transferred back into the river.
  • IN THE PHOTO, from left to right, are Cory Roberts (Electrician Leaderman), Joseph "Clay" Hurt (Carpenter), Mikel "Buck" Buchanan (Marine Mechanic), Kevin Woods (Chief of Plant Section), Chris Reger (Rock Island District Dredge Coordinator), and Marvin Roddy (Chief of Shops Unit).

    Survey Boat Clark repaired at Corps’ Ensley Engineer Yard

    A small army of skilled workers is completing work on the Rock Island District’s Survey Boat Clark after divers recovered it from a watery grave. Here’s what happened.
  • Daimon McNew (left) presents Ben Baddour with his Five Years Length of Service Certificate.

    Caruthersville Area Office team members recognized

    Area Engineer Daimon McNew recognized members of the Caruthersville Area Office team, Joanie Dodson, Michael Mann, and Ben Baddour, for their dedicated service during a Aug. 2 luncheon at Reelfoot Lake. McNew presented Joanie Dodson with the Department of the Army Superior Civilian Service Award upon her retirement, culminating 37 years of service. McNew also presented Michael Mann with the Commander’s Award for Civilian Service. And, he presented Ben Baddour with his Five Years Length of Service Certificate.