U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District Commander Col. Rhett A. Blackmon says a few words before recognizing several employees for their significant individual achievements and group accomplishments during an award ceremony, September 29. “There’s a lot of history and knowledge here,” Blackmon said after acknowledging so many people who have been working with the District and the federal government for so many years. “And what that really translates to is passion for what you do.”