{"id":118228,"date":"2024-02-15T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-02-16T00:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=118228"},"modified":"2024-02-16T21:44:55","modified_gmt":"2024-02-16T21:44:55","slug":"army-corps-of-engineers-provides-global-infrastructure-support","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adn.monetizemail.com\/?p=118228","title":{"rendered":"Army Corps of Engineers provides global infrastructure support"},"content":{"rendered":"
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WASHINGTON \u2014 The approximately 37,000 members of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers work year-round to provide emergency response, environmental support, and infrastructure upgrades to customers in more than 130 countries worldwide.<\/p>\n

\u201cI couldn\u2019t be prouder to be the commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,\u201d said Lt. Gen. Scott A. Spellmon, USACE commanding general and 55th chief of engineer. \u201cWe have a proud 249-year history of service to the nation and look forward to continuing to build on that legacy.\u201d<\/p>\n

Emergency Response<\/strong><\/p>\n

Every year, USACE deploys hundreds of members as part of the federal government\u2019s unified national response to disasters and emergencies. The corps has more than 50 specially-trained response teams to handle relief and recovery efforts.<\/p>\n

These teams deliver engineering support, coordinate long-term infrastructure recovery, and provide advanced planning measures designed to reduce the damage caused by a disaster.<\/p>\n

Following the wildfires in Hawaii at the end of the summer, USACE sent their teams.<\/p>\n

They installed generators, removed debris, and are currently managing the construction of a temporary elementary school for the Lahaina community on Maui, which is nearing completion. They\u2019re also managing the design, site preparation and construction of 400-600 foundation pads for temporary housing.<\/p>\n

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\n The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers continues work on the critical public facility as part of the Hawaii Wildfires Recovery mission. Contractors will place 337 modular units to form ten large and 20 small classrooms. Besides the classrooms, the campus will include three restrooms, one administration building, one learning center, and one combination dining and food service center. As of Jan. 8, 2024, 300 units are on site and ready for placement. The modular school is a temporary replacement for the King Kamehameha III Elementary School, which served the students of Lahaina since 1913.
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\n The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers began Phase II private property debris removal in Kula, Hawai\u2018i, Nov. 8, 2023. Col. Jess Curry, Hawai\u2018i Wildfires Recovery Field Office Commander, and Fort Worth District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Commander, Col. Calvin Kroeger visit impacted areas in Kula and Lahaina, Hawai\u2018i, The Fort Worth District\u2019s debris planning and response team is managing the USACE debris removal mission. (U.S. Army photos by Brigida Sanchez)
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\n The US Army Corps of Engineers Temporary Roof Team, Debris Planning Response Team, and a FEMA public assistance liaison, board a MH60 Sierra to perform an aerial survey of affected homes and infrastructure following Typhoon Mawar May 31 from Guam Naval Base. USACE is working in partnership with the local and federal partners in response to Typhoon Mawar. USACE has received FEMA mission assignments for Regional Activation, Temporary Emergency Power, Temporary Roofing Planning, and Debris Management support.
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\n The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in partnership with Joint Task Force RISEUP, conducts the first temporary roofing repair following Typhoon Mawar June 10 in Dededo, Guam. The U.S. Department of Defense, USACE, in coordination with the Guam Homeland Security\/Office of Civil Defense, the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the Mayor\u2019s Council of Guam, launched Roofing Installation Support Emergency Utilization Program, or RISEUP, to help temporarily repair metal roofs damaged by Typhoon Mawar.
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\n Typhon Mawar residential debris collection continues in the northern and southern areas of Guam as the two contractors hired by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) to remove the debris work toward the central area of the island. USACE is tasked by FEMA and the Government of Guam with the collection of Typhoon Mawar debris. The residential debris project is a free program available for all residential properties.
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Last spring, President Joe Biden ordered the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and other federal agencies to support the U.S. territory of Guam in the aftermath of Typhoon Mawar.<\/p>\n

The storm brought widespread flooding and strong winds, damaging homes and leaving thousands of people without power.<\/p>\n

USACE personnel evaluated critical infrastructure locations for generator serviceability and installed 100 units. Additionally, the team helped build more than 500 temporary roofs, performed damage assessments, and assisted with mission relief efforts.<\/p>\n

Environmental Support<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Omaha District partnered with the Lower Brule Sioux Tribe to complete a $11.6 million construction project in Lower Brule, South Dakota, last summer. Decades of water erosion led to more than 500 acres of lost land.<\/p>\n

To fix the issue, the teams built a 5,000-foot-long offshore structure to protect against waves and storm surge. They also added landscaping and created a recreational area with a basketball court, picnic shelters, swimming area and a boat ramp.<\/p>\n

The project was the first in the country done under the Tribal Partnership Program, a section of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000 that allows the corps and other federal agencies to carry out projects that benefit Indian tribes.<\/p>\n

A feasibility study for a second project is underway to improve the shoreline north of the first project.<\/p>\n

\u201cThat\u2019s an important step that allows us to continue to move forward on what is going to be about an additional four miles of ecosystem restoration and natural resource preservation in this very area,\u201d said then USACE Omaha District Commander Col. Mark Himes. \u201cSo, although we stand here and celebrate today, as we should on an extremely successful project, there\u2019s a ton of work ahead of us, and we\u2019re going to continue to move forward with the partnership and collaboration we\u2019ve established to finish what we\u2019ve started.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Meanwhile, the Walla Walla District finished dredging work in the Snake and Clearwater Rivers near Lewison, Idaho last spring. The nearly year-long project included design, data collection, dredging and ensuring the work met environmental standards.<\/p>\n

The work provided necessary maintenance to keep the waterways at the mandated depth of 14-feet. The dredging phase of the project took almost two months to complete and saw the team remove 218,000 cubic yards of sediment.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt is often overlooked that responsible stewardship of the natural and non-natural resources we are entrusted with is an intrinsic part of our commitment as engineers and designers,\u201d said Frank Wachob, Walla Walla District civil engineer. \u201cI believe this project serves as a good demonstration that shows we can effectively utilize our natural resources responsibly and exercise good stewardship to preserve those resources for future generations.\u201d<\/p>\n

Infrastructure Support<\/strong><\/p>\n

The Europe District celebrated the completion of a $38 million project to improve the Kainji Air Force Base in Nigeria last April. The construction helps facilitate the operation and maintenance of the Nigerian A-29 Super Tucano wing stationed at the base.<\/p>\n

The team implemented the base improvements in two phases. The first finished in 2021 and allowed the delivery of the first A-29 aircraft, used to combat violent extremist organizations. The second stage included improving base security, munitions storage and maintenance, aircraft hangars and aprons, and training facilities.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe U.S. Army Corps of Engineers proudly supports our international partners like Nigeria by providing unique engineering expertise to bolster security capabilities, strengthen strategic relationships, and contribute to regional security,\u201d said U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, North Atlantic Division Commander Brig. Gen. John Lloyd. \u201cHere at Kainji Air Base, it has been an absolute privilege to partner with the U.S. Embassy, U.S. Air Force, and the Nigerian Air Force to deliver these support facilities for their new fleet of A-29 Super Tucano aircraft.\u201d<\/p>\n

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A new elementary school opened in Grafenwoehr, Germany, this fall. The Europe District worked with German contractors to complete the $37.5 million building. The facility will serve up to 400 students each year.<\/p>\n

The two-story school features an interactive nature path, student-maintained gardens, amphitheater-steps for music events and outdoor learning, and two playgrounds.<\/p>\n

In Asia, the Far East District is close to finishing a $139 million family housing project in Camp Humphreys, South Korea. The apartment towers will have 216 family units with multi-age playgrounds and underground parking.<\/p>\n

Exterior work on the project included recreational courts, gazebos, bike racks and landscaping. A ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for this month.<\/p>\n

Whether rebuilding after a devastating storm, protecting precious ecosystems, or providing modern facilities for communities, UASCE engineers continue to make a positive impact around the world.<\/p>\n

\u201cAs I look towards the next year, my number one priority remains safely delivering quality projects on time and within budget,\u201d Spellmon said. “I see this happening through an approach that focuses on the idea of \u201cthinking differently\u201d across everything we do so that our solutions represent a multitude of cultures, disciplines, scientific approaches, and skills. This infusion of diversity of thought will better advance our efforts on innovation, how we do business, and allow us to continue taking care of our most important resource \u2013 our people.\u201d<\/p>\n

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