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  • December

    Diane Barbour (right), the Occupational Health Nurse for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, instructs an employee from the Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste Branch how to apply automated external defibrillators patches to a mannequin during a certification course in Savannah, Georgia, Dec. 16, 2024. Participants were guided through the steps of turning on the AED device, applying pads, and following the machine’s prompts.

    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.
  • Male taking a picture with greenery in the background.

    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.

  • November

    photo of three truck removal debris from a site.

    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.
  • photo of women wearing a USACE hardhat and safety gear.

    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.

  • October

    Madison Monroe, biologist, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District presents archeological artifacts recovered during District projects to visitors at Fort Pulaski during the national monument’s centennial celebration, in Savannah, Georgia, October 13, 2024. At the Corps’ booth, the volunteers answered questions and educated the public on the District’s mission.

    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.
  • Dr. Dionne Hoskins-Brown, a commissioner for the Gullah/Geechee Cultural Heritage Corridor, presented topics on behalf of the Corridor office during the Gullah/Geechee Listening Session hosted by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, in Savannah, Georgia, Oct. 17, 2024. Representing other commissioners from North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia and Florida, Brown shared the latest updates on developments in the Corridor office by providing a short summary on initiatives that could be enhanced through partnership.

    Building Bridges: USACE engages with Gullah/Geechee leaders to strengthen cultural and environmental partnerships

    Savannah, Ga. - In an effort to continue strengthening community partnerships, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, hosted a listening session with Gullah/Geechee community leaders at the District Headquarters in Savannah, Georgia, Oct. 17, 2024.
  • Lt. Col. Vanessa Bowman, USACE Savannah District deputy commander, provides welcome remarks to attendees during the District’s Combined Federal Campaign Kickoff Event, Oct. 15, 2024, at the headquarters in downtown Savannah, Georgia.

    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.
  • Photo of a parker ranger using a net to release juvenile large-mouth bass into Russell Lake.

    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.

  • September

    Photo of Savannah District Commander pinning a Department of Army Civilian Retired Lapel pin on Ralph Werthmann.

    USACE Real Estate Division Chief celebrates 36-year career

    Ralph Werthmann, Real Estate Division chief for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, celebrated his 36-year career with the Corps during a retirement ceremony, Sept. 25, 2024.

  • August

    Photo of a male conference attendee standing in front of a table talking to two USACE employees.

    USACE Savannah District talks about programs at Georgia Environmental Conference

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, participated in the 17th Annual Georgia Environmental Conference at the Jekyll Island Convention Center Aug. 21-23, 2024, sharing ideas and concerns about environmental activities impacting Georgia and the Southeast region.
  • Photo of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District employee Marty Rahn at his desk.

    After four decades of service, Marty Rahn retires as a beloved colleague and trailblazer

    Marty Rahn, a program analyst with the Civil Works Programs and Project Control Branch at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Savannah District, is retiring after 40 years of dedicated service. Affectionately known as "The Goat" by his colleagues, Rahn's retirement symbolizes both the end of an era and the celebration of an extraordinary career.
  • Photo of a dredge depositing dredge material onto a man-made island along the East River, Georgia, April 9, 2024. The island is designed to provide nesting and foraging habitat for a variety of shorebird and seabird species.

    From the bottom up: USACE constructs island for birds using dredge material

    SAVANNAH, Ga. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, used dredged sediment from the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway to create a two-acre artificial island for birds along the East River.

  • July

    Lisa and Randy Smith dedicated nearly two decades of their lives volunteering together with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. They first volunteered with USACE at the Mill Creek Campground at Berlin Lake in Ohio, and later with USACE, Savannah District at J. Strom Thurmond Lake in South Carolina. After Lisa’s passing Randy continues to volunteer in honor his late wife’s memory.

    Legacy of love: How one man continues to volunteer in honor of his late wife

    Randy and Lisa Smith dedicated nearly two decades of their lives volunteering together with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, assisting rangers at campgrounds, lakes and day use areas. Their journey began in 2004 when they first volunteered with USACE at the Mill Creek Campground at Berlin Lake in Ohio. Their volunteer work continued with USACE, Savannah District at J. Strom Thurmond Lake in South Carolina.
  • Glenda Canty, a contracting officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, excels in competitive women’s figure bodybuilding as a hobby. Since 2020, Canty has participated in the sport and is shown displaying some of the medals she has won from her competitions.

    Balancing Contracts and Contests: The Dual Life of a Bodybuilding Mom

    Glenda Canty effortlessly balances two distinct roles with precision: by day, she oversees the allocation of Civil Works contracts for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District as a Contracting Officer and the Civil Works Section Chief. However, as the sun sets, Canty shifts her focus to a markedly different arena: competitive women’s figure bodybuilding.
  • USACE, Savannah District, team members proceed through a simulated decontamination line during Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Technician training course, at the District headquarters building in Savannah, Georgia, June 6, 2024.

    Savannah District team members gear up for hazardous materials training

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers personnel recently, participated in the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response Technician training course, at the District’s headquarters building in Savannah, Georgia.

  • June

    Photo of SAME Savannah Post President, David Nelson presenting the 2024 James Connolly Award to Kate Dixon, design branch chief of the Engineering Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, at the Marriott Riverfront in Savannah, Georgia, June 27, 2024.

    USACE Design Branch Chief earns Connolly Award

    SAVANNAH, Ga. – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, Design Branch Chief, Kate Dixon,
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    Savannah District advances safety initiatives with CE-SOHMS progress

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District has reached a major milestone with the completion of phase two of the Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Management System (CE-SOHMS).

  • May

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, began its aquatic planting season May 2024 at J. Strom Thurmond Lake to bolster biodiversity and prevent shoreline erosion. District personnel and volunteers planted maidencane (Panicum hemitomon) in creeks and coves on both the Georgia and South Carolina sides of the lake.

    Aquatic planting initiative nurtures Thurmond Lake ecosystem

    SAVANNAH, Ga – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, began its aquatic planting season this month at J. Strom Thurmond Lake to bolster biodiversity and prevent shoreline erosion.

  • April

    Joseph Drawdy, a safety specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District is shown wearing the new safety helmet. As part of a USACE-wide mandate, the Savannah District is implementing the new helmets to enhance employee safety and mitigate workplace injuries.

    USACE Savannah District Implements Modern Safety Helmets

    In a measure aimed at enhancing worker safety and mitigating the risk of workplace injuries, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, has initiated the replacement of traditional hard hats worn by its personnel with more modern safety helmets. Mandated USACE-wide, this strategic update is designed to offer better protection for employees while working on construction sites.
  • Jason Mock Bailey, volunteer campground park attendant with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Savannah District, stationed at the Watsadler Campground located in Hartwell, Georgia, found a renewed sense of purpose and self-worth working as a volunteer after he suffered life-threatening injuries from a terrible accident in 1991.

    From Injury to Inspiration: How One Volunteer Found Renewed Purpose

    In May of 1991 Jason Mock Bailey’s life was changed forever after he was electrocuted and fell to the ground from the highest arm of an electrical transmission tower.