Mobile District News

Turning the Tide in Mobile Bay: Keeping Sediments Working within the Natural Mobile Bay System

Pentagon News — Mon, 13 Jul 2026 13:53:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District incorporates Regional Sediment Management (RSM) and Beneficial Use (BU), including Thin-Layer Placement (TLP), as part of its sediment management strategy for dredging operations, keeping vital sediment within the bay contributing to systems natural sediment processes.

USACE Lake Lanier partners with White Oak Elementary School for Pollinator Outreach

Pentagon News — Thu, 09 Jul 2026 13:46:26 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) at Lake Lanier recently partnered with White Oak Elementary School for a pollinator outreach event, giving students to connect classroom science lessons with hands-on environmental stewardship activities.

A “Swiss-Army Knife" in Real Estate: Matt Tate’s Driven Journey

Pentagon News — Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:35:00 GMT

For Matt Tate, a Realty Specialist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District, versatility is the name of the game.

Beyond the Job Offer: How HR Specialists Power the USACE Mission

Pentagon News — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 19:13:55 GMT

For many, the mention of "Human Resources" brings to mind processing personnel actions and onboarding new hires. However, within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District, HR professionals serve as strategic advisors who power the organization's most important asset—its people.

From Recovery to Readiness: Tyndall’s Transformation Continues

Pentagon News — Wed, 03 Jun 2026 13:56:15 GMT

Nearly eight years after Hurricane Michael struck the Florida Panhandle, Tyndall Air Force Base’s transformation into the Department of the Air Force’s “Installation of the Future” is becoming a reality.

Steven Daniels Leaves Lasting Legacy Through Tyndall Rebuild Effort

Pentagon News — Wed, 27 May 2026 15:06:00 GMT

After more than 26 years of dedicated service to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Steven Daniels, Chief of the Tyndall Program Integration Office for the Mobile District, retired in a ceremony surrounded by colleagues, family, and friends on May 13, 2026.

Mobile District delivers modern welding repair facility at Anniston Depot

Pentagon News — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:38:14 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District joined Anniston Army Depot leadership, project partners and military officials during a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the new Welding Repair Facility in Anniston, Alabama, May 20, 2026.

Mobile District Commander speaks with South Alabama students

Pentagon News — Mon, 11 May 2026 17:51:48 GMT

Col. Kelcey Shaw, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District, visited the University of South Alabama on May 1, 2026, to speak with undergraduate students about his career as an Army officer and his extensive experience in the federal government.

Mobile District strengthens hurricane readiness through exercise

Pentagon News — Thu, 07 May 2026 19:04:09 GMT

With hurricane season approaching, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, is continuing to strengthen its hurricane preparedness efforts through a planned tabletop exercise designed to bring personnel and partners together ahead of the 2026 season.

Murphy High Seniors Explore Future Careers with the Mobile District

Pentagon News — Mon, 04 May 2026 19:18:25 GMT

For 10 energetic students from Murphy High School, the future became a little clearer on April 22, 2026, as they stepped out of the classroom and into the professional world during a comprehensive job shadowing day with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District.

Mobile District Maximizes Dredged Material to Support Port Expansion

Pentagon News — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 19:52:34 GMT

What if nearly half a million tons of dredged material could be used to expand critical infrastructure, reduce costs, and create capacity for future navigation projects all at the same time? That's exactly what the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, is accomplishing through the D33 Haul Out project in partnership with the Alabama Port Authority.

Mobile District Advances Multi-Phase Repair of Holt Lock and Dam

Pentagon News — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 13:43:00 GMT

Following an emergency closure that halted traffic on the Black Warrior-Tombigbee Waterway in the summer of 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District is actively advancing a phased, long-term restoration of the Holt Lock and Dam.

USACE Biologists Study Lake Sturgeon Spawning Below Carters Lake

Pentagon News — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 15:50:29 GMT

Along the Coosawattee River in northern Georgia, a simple yet important question is guiding a complex effort: Are lake sturgeon finally returning to spawn on their own after decades of absence? This potential return could be a hopeful sign for the river’s health and native biodiversity.

A Pillar of Excellence: Brackett’s Two-Decade Journey with the Mobile District

Pentagon News — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 12:31:00 GMT

In a career spanning over 23 years, Kimberly Brackett has risen from a college student intern to a key leadership position as the Architect-Engineering Section Chief and Contracting Officer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District.

USACE PROVIDES PRELIMINARY TECHNICAL ASSESSMENT OF PANAMA’S BRIDGE OF THE AMERICAS

Pentagon News — Wed, 15 Apr 2026 16:00:00 GMT

The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), working in a supporting role to Panamanian authorities, has completed an initial technical assessment of the Bridge of the Americas. This preliminary review identified no critical findings in the immediate area affected by the fire, and a comprehensive report is being finalized for completion by the end of the month to inform Panamanian decision-makers further.

USACE briefs public on potential resumption of dredging in ACF River Basin

Pentagon News — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:50:00 GMT

The meeting aimed to inform the public about the initiation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) to evaluate this possibility.

Powering the Mission: Electrical Engineering with USACE Mobile District

Pentagon News — Thu, 02 Apr 2026 18:34:44 GMT

In a world powered primarily by electricity, the role of an electrical engineer is essential to continuous operations. For Gage Catizone, an electrical engineer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Mobile District's Florida Area Office, this role takes on a critical dimension, directly supporting the nation's defense.

Mobile District to Rebuild Hancock County’s Coastline

Pentagon News — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:52:48 GMT

More than two decades after Hurricane Katrina devastated the Mississippi coast, a major restoration project is scheduled to rebuild and strengthen Hancock County's beaches and dunes.

For Cindy Donald, Engineering is a Family Affair and a Way to Serve

Pentagon News — Fri, 20 Mar 2026 18:32:00 GMT

For Cindy Donald, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District Technical Manager for the Mobile Medcom Support Team, the path to becoming an engineer was not a straight one, but it was a journey marked by perseverance, family support, and a deep-seated desire to serve the nation.

Mobile District completes two major FEMA recovery projects in Selma

Pentagon News — Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:48:26 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Mobile District, announced the successful completion of two major recovery projects for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) at their primary Transportable Temporary Housing Units (TTHU) staging site in Selma, Alabama.