23 Apr 2025

The Little Known History of USACE in Vietnam

During the Vietnam War, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers played a pivotal yet often underrecognized role in supporting military operations and infrastructure development. The 18th Engineer Brigade, reactivated in July 1965, was central to these efforts. Deploying to South Vietnam in September 1965, the brigade was tasked with overseeing Army engineering operations until the establishment of the U.S. Army Engineer Command, Vietnam, in late 1966.

23 Apr 2025

Army Corps Provides Modern Space for U.S. Marine Recruiting Command at Fort Hamilton

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has completed a major building renovation at Fort Hamilton (Brooklyn, NY) to accommodate personnel from the 1st U.S. Marine Corps District (1MCD) currently located on Long Island an hour east of Manhattan.

18 Mar 2025

One of the Greatest Engineering Feats No One Talks About: The St. Lawrence Seaway

The Saint Lawrence Seaway stands as one of the greatest engineering feats of the 20th century, yet it remains one of the least talked about. This massive infrastructure project, which transformed North American trade and transportation, was built with precision, innovation, and sheer determination. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with Canadian authorities, played a critical role in its construction, ensuring that the Great Lakes region could compete on the global stage.

10 Mar 2025

Swift Army Corps Action Restores Safe Navigation at Montauk Inlet

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, in conjunction with state and federal partners, recently obtained expedited authority for emergency dredging of Lake Montauk Harbor, NY ⎼ a federal navigation channel on eastern Long Island. Approximately 10,000 cubic yards of sand was removed, dredging critically shoaled areas that had created a navigational hazard for marine traffic, especially for commercial fishermen.

24 Feb 2025

Peter Conover Hains: A Pioneering Force in American Military Engineering

Major General Peter Conover Hains’ career spans some of the most transformative years in U.S. military and civil engineering. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District revisits the legacy of this influential engineer—a man whose innovations and leadership helped shape the nation’s infrastructure during times of conflict and peace.

24 Jan 2025

Iconic Army Corps Regulator Retires After 45 Years of Service

Bart De Martino, a Regulatory Project Manager in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ New York District Operations Division, Regulatory Branch, Metro NY/NJ Section, has retired after 45 years of service to the District.

24 Jan 2025

2 For 1: Dredging, Sand Placement is Double Benefit for Long Island’s South Shore, Barrier Beaches

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, has commenced essential maintenance dredging for the Fire Island Inlet and Shores Westerly to Jones Inlet New York Beach Erosion Control and Navigation Project. This critical work, awarded to Norfolk Dredging Company for nearly $37 million, began in November and is expected to continue until early spring 2025.

14 Jan 2025

Looking Back at the Foundations of Apollo: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Road to the Moon

The Apollo 11 moon landing took place on July 20, 1969. The journey to that historic moment reveals the indispensable contributions of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. From building launch facilities to laying the groundwork for the Apollo program, the Corps played a critical role in the dawn of the United States' space age.