GALVESTON, Texas - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, held a change of command ceremony July 7, 2010, where Colonel Christopher W. Sallese assumed command of the Galveston District from outgoing commander Colonel David C. Weston. Colonel Thomas W. Kula, commander of the Corps' Southwestern Division, presided over the ceremony, which was held at the district's headquarters building. (read more)
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, began executing its hurricane preparations mission as Tropical Storm Alex formed in the Gulf of Mexico. The anticipated path of Tropical Storm Alex may impact facilities at the Brownsville Resident Office. The District established emergency operations June 28. (read more)
GALVESTON, Texas – Employees from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, celebrated Engineer Day 2010 with an awards ceremony June 10 at the district’s headquarters building, followed by a beach-themed picnic June 11 at Moody Gardens’ Palm Beach. The Army Corps of Engineers originated on June 16, 1775, when General George Washington appointed the first Chief of Engineers of the Continental Army. In that event lies the origins of Engineer Day, observed across the Corps around the June 16 timeframe. (read more)
Herbert A. Maurer, retired Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management, will be inducted into the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees on June 10. The award, which is an honor bestowed on retired civilian employees who have made a lasting impact on the District, is being presented as part of the Galveston District's annual Engineer Day Awards Ceremony. (read more)
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Gulf Region Division's South District Volunteer Opportunities The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is inviting Corps employees, those of other federal agencies, and those from the private sector to consider serving our country as a civilian in GRD's South District.
Important work is being conducted to rebuild Iraq's infrastructure and a variety of specialties are required.
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