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  • February

    A vintage postcard of the Galveston Sea Wall shows two men standing on rip rap, which is rock or other material used to protect shoreline structures against scour and water, wave, or ice erosion.

    Galveston District celebrates 144 years

    On February 25, 1880, The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) established its first engineer district in Texas on an island off the Gulf Coast. One hundred forty-four years, 52 district commanders, and several major hurricanes later, the Galveston District (SWG) continues to play a key role in keeping the country’s vital waterways open and protecting coastal Texas communities.

  • December

    Santa Claus interrupts the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District's (SWG) quarterly award ceremony to congratulate the awardees and read off the names of all the employees who made this year's "nice list." SWG held its Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter Awards Ceremony and Townhall at the Jadwin Building in Galveston, Texas, Dec. 14, 2023.

    SWG holds holiday-themed awards ceremony and townhall

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District (SWG) held its Fiscal Year 2024 First Quarter Army Professional Awards Ceremony and Townhall at the Jadwin Building in Galveston, Texas, Dec. 14, 2023. More than 150 District employees attended the ceremony and townhall in person, and many more virtually.

  • June

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District Commander Col. Rhett Blackmon delivers a recorded message for the district's Juneteenth observance, June 12, 2023. “Juneteenth commemorates the day enslaved Black people of Texas learned they were finally free from their bondage,” Blackmon said. “This momentous celebration has its roots right here in our own home of Galveston, Texas.”

    Galveston District hosts Juneteenth observance

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District held a Juneteenth observance ceremony, June 12, 2023. Galveston District Equal Employment Manager Dr. Rose Caballero served as guest speaker for the observance, held at the district’s headquarters and online via WebEx.

  • March

    Each March, the Department of Defense pays tribute to the women who, through determination and contributions, have shaped American history and whose efforts continue to pave the way forward. This year’s theme, chosen by the National Women’s History Alliance, is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”

    SWG holds Women’s History Month observance

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District observed Women’s History Month with an online presentation March 21, 2023. This year’s theme, chosen by the National Women’s History Alliance, is “Celebrating Women Who Tell Our Stories.”

  • February

    Chris Frabotta, Chief of Operations for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District, delivers a presentation on “Galveston District’s Beneficial use of Dredged Material,” during the winter edition of the biannual Stakeholder Partnering Forum (SPF) at Galveston Island’s Moody Gardens Convention Center. This SPF’s theme is “Partnering for a Sustainable Future.” The Galveston District conducts semi-annual SPFs with non-federal sponsors, customers and agency partners to collaborate on best practices regarding programs ranging from ecosystem restoration to flood risk management, maintaining and improving Texas coastal navigation systems, and regulatory oversight of U.S. waters. U.S. Army photo by Trevor Welsh.

    Galveston District holds Winter 2023 Stakeholder Partnering Forum

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Galveston District hosted the winter edition of its biannual Stakeholder Partnering Forum (SPF) February 15, 2023.