11 Sep 2025

Remembering 9/11: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Role in Service and Recovery

On September 11, 2001, America faced one of its darkest days. Nearly 3,000 lives were lost when terrorists attacked the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center, an event that shook not only New York City but the entire nation. In the midst of chaos and devastation, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) mobilized with speed and determination, stepping into a role that would prove vital to the immediate response and long-term recovery.