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    Afghan National Army soldiers speak through an interpreter with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civilian contracting officer technical representative, Ryan Williams, who explains the operation of the power plant and electrical grid at Forward Operating Base Dwyer in Helmand province, Afghanistan, in late May 2021. The two-day training, conducted under U.S. Army supervision, came during the final weeks before the base’s closure as part of the U.S. withdrawal. (U.S. Army Photo by Ryan Williams)

    USACE’s Legacy in Afghanistan: A Look Back at Building Through Conflict

    Nearly two decades ago, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) arrived in Afghanistan with a mission rooted in tragedy, forged in urgency, and driven by hope. In the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, American forces entered Afghanistan to dismantle al-Qaeda, remove the Taliban from power, and deny terrorist networks a safe haven. What followed was not only a military campaign, but one of the most ambitious reconstruction and infrastructure efforts in U.S. history.
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    Army Corps Renovates West Point’s Cullum Hall Preserving School History

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, is making major renovations to Cullum Hall at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York, serving as the new home for hundreds of historical items and the school’s archive collection.
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    Army Corps Marine Facility Receives Highest Safety Rating From OSHA

    Eighty-five employees from the Physical Support and Survey and Mapping Branches of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, recently received the U.S. Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s Voluntary Protection Program Star Award ⎼ the highest level of recognition within OSHA’s VPP Program recognizing exemplary achievement in workplace health and safety.