Savannah District News

USACE 542nd Forward Engineer Support Team deploys to Europe

Pentagon News — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:34:00 GMT

The 542nd Forward Engineer Support Team-Advanced (FEST-A) deployed to Europe on March 26, 2026, to provide technical engineering support to U.S. European Command.

Students living by Formerly Used Defense Site area learn the 3Rs

Cheri Dragos-Pritchard, Corporate Communications Office — Fri, 06 Mar 2026 20:28:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, manages the Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Program across seven states, and part of that mission is to educate the communities by FUDS properties about what to do if they come across unexploded ordnances.

Savannah District strengthens military partnerships at summit

Pentagon News — Mon, 02 Mar 2026 21:51:30 GMT

Representatives from 11 military installations gathered in Savannah, Georgia, Feb. 25-26, 2026, for a summit hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District. The event focused on ensuring stakeholders understand the district’s support capabilities, strengthening partnerships, addressing concerns, and sharing best practices.

Strong Roots, Safer Waters: Cypress Trees Planted at Thurmond Lake

Pentagon News — Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:42:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District recently planted bald cypress trees at J. Strom Thurmond Lake, also known as Clarks Hill Lake. The trees were installed at six hazardous shoal locations to improve safety, stabilize shorelines and create long-term habitat for fish and other wildlife.

USACE refreshes fish attractor sites at J. Strom Thurmond Lake

Pentagon News — Fri, 06 Feb 2026 16:55:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Savannah District recently refreshed five fish attractor sites in J. Strom Thurmond Lake, also known as Clarks Hill Lake. The Savannah District maintains a network of strategically placed fish attractor sites across the lake that improve fish habitat and create productive fishing locations for anglers.

Guided hunts at Russell Lake offer hope and healing for children facing illness

Michael Ariola, Corporate Communications Office — Wed, 07 Jan 2026 20:55:00 GMT

Every Saturday during Georgia’s 2025–2026 youth deer hunting season, which runs from Oct. 11, 2025, through Jan. 11, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District partners with a foundation to provide hunting opportunities for children diagnosed with terminal or life-threatening illnesses at Richard B. Russell Lake.

USACE Savannah District celebrates Veterans with pop-up exhibit

Rashida Banks, Corporate Communications Office — Mon, 17 Nov 2025 22:12:00 GMT

As the nation paused on Veterans Day to honor its heroes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, found its own way to pay tribute to those who had served.

ROTC Cadet Evan Rice completes USACE internship

Michael Ariola — Tue, 09 Sep 2025 14:50:04 GMT

Cadet Evan Rice from Huntsville, Alabama is one of 14 Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from universities nationwide who spent the summer interning with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District.

ROTC Cadet Brandon Dove completes USACE internship

Michael Ariola, Corporate Communications Office — Tue, 02 Sep 2025 19:43:00 GMT

Cadet Brandon Dove is one of 14 Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from universities nationwide who spent the summer interning with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District.

Army ROTC Cadets Gain Real-World Experience During USACE Internship

Michael Ariola, Corporate Communications Office — Fri, 22 Aug 2025 18:57:14 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Fourteen Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (ROTC) cadets from universities across the country spent their summer gaining hands-on experience with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, during a summer internship.

A Legacy that Floats: Savannah District Dedicates New Survey Vessels Honoring Fallen Georgia Soldiers

Rashida Banks, Corporate Communications Office — Thu, 12 Jun 2025 20:09:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District officially welcomed three new hydrographic survey vessels to its fleet, during a dedication ceremony, June 12, 2025, at the District’s Engineers Depot in Savannah, Georgia.

Liz Suarez earns prestigious award for disaster recovery efforts

Cheri Pritchard, Corporate Communications Office — Wed, 11 Jun 2025 20:09:00 GMT

Internal Review Office Chief, Liz Suarez, of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, was recently selected as the George A. Sullivan Award recipient due to her efforts during hurricane disaster recovery operations, where she ensured improvements for the Blue Roof missions were implemented and for her fieldwork to improve operations during debris missions.

Savannah District employee earns national award

Rashida Banks, Corporate Communications Office — Fri, 06 Jun 2025 18:27:00 GMT

Michael Wielputz, a materials regional technical specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, was named the 2025 USACE Materials Engineer of the Year in recognition of his exceptional contributions to engineering excellence and the Corps' national and global projects.

A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Staff Sgt. Dustin Wright

Michael Ariola, Corporate Communications Office — Thu, 22 May 2025 13:55:31 GMT

“My brother somehow managed to always keep an open heart and cared deeply for others. Those qualities shone throughout his life and in his passing,” said Will Wright. “Even in his final moment, he chose to help others, and that is what made him truly special.”

A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. Tyrone Chisholm

Rashida Banks, Corporate Communications Office — Wed, 21 May 2025 12:47:00 GMT

Before he was Sergeant Tyrone Chisholm, he was just Tyrone—a quiet, funny, and fiercely determined young man growing up in Savannah, Georgia. He was a devoted brother, a loving father and uncle, and a dedicated Soldier who volunteered for a second deployment to Iraq—not out of obligation, but because he was passionate about serving his country.

A Legacy that Floats: Remembering Sgt. 1st Class John Beale

Emily Klinkenborg — Mon, 19 May 2025 11:42:00 GMT

Loving, caring and passionate. Those are the three words Crystal Beale uses to describe her late husband, Army Sgt. 1st Class John Beale. Moved by John’s story, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, reached out to Crystal in 2023 to request her permission to name a new survey vessel in his honor.

Congressional representatives, media tour J. Strom Thurmond to assess hurricane recovery progress

Michael Ariola, Corporate Communications Office — Mon, 12 May 2025 18:29:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, hosted a tour of the J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Project for Georgia and South Carolina congressional delegation representatives, to inform them on impacts of Hurricane Helene and ongoing efforts to restore public access to areas around the lake.

Volunteer event keeps J. Strom Thurmond moving forward

By Emily Klinkenborg — Tue, 29 Apr 2025 18:06:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, J. Strom Thurmond Dam and Lake Project hosted a preliminary volunteer event at the West Dam Day Use Area, April 26, 2025.

USACE Conducts Command Logistics Review at Savannah District

Rashida Banks, Corporate Communications Office — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 12:48:00 GMT

Members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Logistics Activity Assessment Branch conducted a comprehensive analysis of the Savannah District’s logistics operations April 14–18, 2025 as part of the Command Logistics Review Program (CLRP).

USACE timber salvage operations pivot at J. Strom Thurmond Lake Project

Michael Ariola, Corporate Communications Office — Thu, 17 Apr 2025 18:43:25 GMT

The J. Strom Thurmond Lake Project, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, continues its mission to salvage timber in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, and is pivoting operations from wilderness areas to recreation areas.