19 May 2025

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

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.

12 May 2025

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

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.

29 Apr 2025

Volunteer event keeps J. Strom Thurmond moving forward

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.

24 Apr 2025

USACE Conducts Command Logistics Review at Savannah District

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).

17 Apr 2025

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

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.

15 Apr 2025

New survey vessels honor fallen Soldiers, expand USACE capabilities

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, completed final inspections of three new hydrographic survey vessels at the Fowl River Marina in Theodore, Alabama, April 8, 2025.

28 Mar 2025

USACE drill team conducts soil sampling at Hunter Army Airfield for future construction projects

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District drill team recently began conducting penetration tests at Hunter Army Airfield, to obtain soil samples.

26 Mar 2025

A legacy of duty: Vietnam veteran continues service with USACE

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The Vietnam War Veterans Recognition Act signed into law in 2017, designates March 29 of each year as National Vietnam War Veterans Day.

12 Mar 2025

Restoring J. Strom Thurmond: USACE Park Volunteers Emphasize Helene Damage

SAVANNAH, Ga. – It’s pitch black. Al and Tina Carpenter sit huddled in a campground bathhouse; their two dogs nestled between them. The wind howls, and rain hammers against the roof, while the deafening crash of trees echo throughout the park.

27 Feb 2025

Army Corps of Engineers attend 2025 Brunswick, Savannah State of the Port

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, attended the 2025 Brunswick and Savannah State of the Port luncheons hosted by the Georgia Ports Authority.

6 Feb 2025

USACE 542nd Forward Engineer Support Team deploys to the Philippines

The 542nd, Forward Engineer Support Team—Advanced, deployed to the Philippines to provide technical engineering support for United States Indo-Pacific Command, January 26, 2025.

4 Feb 2025

USACE timber salvage in full swing after Hurricane Helene's fury

SAVANNAH, Ga. – The J. Strom Thurmond Lake Project, managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, sustained severe damage to its forested areas as Hurricane Helene traveled across Georgia and South Carolina on September 27, 2024.

18 Dec 2024

USACE Occupational Health Nurse certifies employees on life-saving procedures

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Diane Barbour, the Occupational Health Nurse for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, conducted life-saving training for the Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste Branch of the Engineering Division in Savannah, Georgia, Dec. 16, 2024.

2 Dec 2024

USACE Emergency response missions, different but the same

When a disaster happens, one can usually count on seeing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) on the scene, assisting residents to get back to normalcy as quickly and safely as possible. From supporting relief efforts after the 9/11 terrorist attacks to supporting the current Hurricane Helene mission in the agency’s Savannah District, USACE’s role in a disaster remains consistent as it adapts to ever-changing demands of each mission.

2 Dec 2024

Safety First: USACE's number one priority during disaster response

Before its employees set foot on a disaster response mission, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has already established a safety framework emphasizing its number one principle: safety, the number one priority of USACE.

26 Nov 2024

Corps of Engineers to remove Helene debris in 10 Georgia counties

In September 2024, Hurricane Helene unexpectedly wreaked havoc on parts of The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District’s area of responsibility, leaving behind a magnitude of debris, resulting in the Federal Emergency Management Agency tasking the District with a debris removal mission for 10 Georgia counties.

21 Nov 2024

Behind the scenes: The unsung heroes of a USACE disaster response mission

When disaster strikes, the nation’s engineer, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) often receives a mission assignment from the Federal Emergency Management Administration (FEMA), activating the agency to begin planning and activating to provide disaster support, ranging from debris removal to roofing.

28 Oct 2024

USACE partners with Fort Pulaski to celebrate its centennial anniversary

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Personnel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, recently participated in the celebration of the 100-year anniversary of Fort Pulaski as a national monument, in Savannah, Georgia.

18 Oct 2024

Savannah District kicks off 2024 Combined Federal Campaign, $20K Goal set

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District kicked off its 2024 Combined Federal Campaign with a Walking Tacos event at the Juliette Gordon Low Building in Savannah, Georgia, Oct. 15, 2024.

1 Oct 2024

USACE Savannah District and Georgia DNR stock Richard B. Russell Lake with largemouth bass

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Richard B. Russell Lake, commonly referred to as Russell Lake, is situated between the states of Georgia and South Carolina. In a collaborative effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District and the Georgia Department of Natural Resources – Wildlife Resources Division, juvenile largemouth bass were recently introduced into the lake to combat ecological damage from invasive fish species.