U.S. Army Corps of Engineers North Atlantic Division

North Atlantic Division Commander Col. Jesse Curry had the honor earlier today of representing USACE as the Norfolk Harbor Deepening Project in Virginia celebrated a ribbon-cutting marking its new 55-ft depth and amplifying its critical role in national security and prosperity.

Today we celebrate our 251st anniversary!

George Washington appointed the first engineer officers of the Army on June 16, 1775, during the American Revolution, and engineers have served in combat in all subsequent American wars. The Army established the Corps of Engineers as a separate, permanent branch on March 16, 1802, and gave the engineers responsibility for founding and operating the U.S. Military Academy at West Point. Since then the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has responded to changing defense requirements and played an integral part in the development of the country. Happy birthday to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Army Engineer Regiment, and thank you to all who have contributed to our efforts for the Nation.

If you are near one of our recreation sites, today we are also waiving day use fees at more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide: https://www.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Releases/News-Release-Article-View/Article/4512066/us-army-corps-of-engineers-waives-day-use-fees-at-recreation-areas-in-observanc/

Shown: File photo of a towboat navigating the Ohio River at sunrise in Pittsburgh. Navigation is the US Army Corps of Engineers’ earliest Civil Works mission, dating to Federal laws in 1824 authorizing and funding the USACE to improve safety on the Ohio and Mississippi Rivers and several ports. (Photo by Michel Sauret)

ATTENTION outdoor lovers!

Next Tuesday, June 16, the Army Corps of Engineers is celebrating its birthday by waiving day-use fees at 2,800+ recreation areas nationwide. So turn on your "out of office," get outside, and explore...

Discover a USACE recreation site near you 👉 https://dvidshub.net/r/hd5llq

Great work being done by the 249th Engineer Battalion, USACE Cadre, and our local and federal partners responding to Super Typhoon Sinlaku.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, including over two dozen individuals from the Baltimore District, is continuing its work with local and federal partners to respond to Super Typhoon Sinlaku, which made landfall April 14-18, 2026, unleashing flash flooding and delivering a devastating direct hit to the Commonwealth of Northern Mariana Islands.

Missions range from Emergency Temporary Power, Temporary Roofing (STRONG Roof Program), Debris Management, and Critical Public Facilities assessments.

On May 28, USACE and the U.S. Army 249th Engineer Battalion (Prime Power) delivered temporary grid power on Tinian to ensure the island’s residents and critical facilities receive electricity while permanent power can be restored.

🔗 Read more in this recent news coverage: https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/pacific/597101/us-military-generators-restore-power-to-typhoon-hit-tinian

Did you know the Army Corps of Engineers has its own dive team?

An important New England waterway just got a much-needed dredging.

Our New England District recently completed the Narraguagus River Federal Navigation Project, located in Milbridge, Maine, ahead of schedule and within budget. This $5.6 million project removed enough sediment to fill 45 Olympic-sized swimming pools, restoring safe navigation for commercial fishing, aquaculture, and recreational boating.

Well done, team!

FULL STORY: https://dvidshub.net/r/f7sziy

Congrats to our Philadelphia District Safety Excellence Award winners.

Thank you for leading by example and upholding the highest standards of safety excellence. Your impact does not go unnoticed!

Recognizing excellence in action. 🦺👏

We are proud to highlight members of our team whose dedication, professionalism, and commitment to mission readiness help ensure a safe environment for our workforce and partners every day.

Thank you for leading by example and upholding the highest standards of safety excellence across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers!