7 Jun 2023

It was love at first sight for long-time Okatibbee Lake Park manager

In 1972 when he was growing up in Newton County, Mississippi, Mark Dean visited Okatibbee Lake when it first opened.

4 May 2023

Christening Mobile District Survey Vessel “Miss Agnes”

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District and Tennessee-Tombigbee Waterway Development Authority held a ceremony to officially welcome a new survey vessel to its fleet in Columbus, Mississippi, April 28, 2023.

3 May 2023

Ranger and KSU work together to create showcase Nature Center

Two years ago, George McBroom, Natural Resource Specialist at Carter’s Lake, had a vision to revamp and refurbish the visitor’s center at the lake and turn it into a Nature Center.

28 Apr 2023

Testimonies deliver powerful sexual assault prevention message

MOBILE, Ala. – When one reads about sexual assault and begins looking at the sobering statistics, it can be overwhelming.

17 Apr 2023

Commentary: Learn to get “uncomfortable” to prevent sexual assault

Here is an uncomfortable, terrifying, and daunting fact. A sexual assault occurs every two minutes (or less) in the U.S. alone

13 Apr 2023

Mobile District Hurricane TTX

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District, joined by Corps Headquarters personnel and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, held a hurricane tabletop exercise to help prepare for response in the event of a hurricane making landfall along the Gulf Coast.

7 Apr 2023

Procurement Technician retires after decades long service to District

While people were rocking out to concerts in Philadelphia and London for the first Live Aid events, Cheryl Ayler was beginning her career in the federal government and getting married to her husband, Al.

29 Mar 2023

Faith and family fuel success of long-time employee

The Serenity Prayer. A common and well-known prayer, and a prayer that also serves as inspiration for longtime U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District employee Sonya Rodgers.

22 Mar 2023

Nearly 50 years of service and still delivering to the District

In 1973, the Vietnam War was drawing to a close, the Watergate hearings were heating up and Secretariat won the Triple Crown.

9 Mar 2023

History of Africatown, slave ship focus of District’s BHM luncheon

In recent years, locating and finding the scuttled slave ship Clotilda has garnered worldwide attention.

9 Feb 2023

Teamwork helps Mobile District deliver new Bed Tower

Teamwork is one of the most important aspects for any project to be completed successfully. Combined efforts from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District, the Veteran’s Administration, and contractors were necessary to deliver the $148.6 million James A. Haley VA Bed Tower in Tampa, Florida January 21, 2023.

25 Jan 2023

USACE and VA celebrate Tampa Bed Tower grand opening

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Mobile District Headquarters took part in a ribbon cutting ceremony for the James A. Haley Veteran’s Administration Bed Tower in Tampa, Florida, January 21, 2023.

19 Jan 2023

Swift Response from Carters Dam Powerhouse Team

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District would like to highlight the Carter’s Lake powerhouse team for their swift efforts during a recent emergency regarding a re-regulation spill gate that was stuck in the open position on January 17, 2023.

11 Jan 2023

USACE helps preserve history in Mobile

Generally stated, the mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District Regulatory Program is to protect the Nation’s aquatic resources, while allowing reasonable development through fair, flexible and balanced permit decisions.

6 Jan 2023

Mobile District: 2022 Year Review

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District had much to be proud of this year, it was quite the year of deployments, studies, dredging and more. Look back on the Mobile District 2022-year review.

22 Dec 2022

Love of USACE, people fuel Water Management Team engineer

Making things better or leaving a place better than it was, is a goal many people pursue. If one is successful at achieving this aspiration, it may often lead to a successful and fulfilling career. One person who is striving to make a difference on the job and help encourage young people pursue a career In the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, is Troy Ephriam.

14 Dec 2022

Caring and customer service skills define senior HR specialist

One of the more thankless jobs or career fields someone can get into is Human Resources.

8 Dec 2022

Love of the job motivates Loper’s success

Success in life can often be measured in many ways. Some consider financial wealth a sign of success. For some it might be prestige or fame. While others might consider family accomplishments or attaining certain goals a measure of success.

22 Nov 2022

SAD Commander tours Mobile District projects

Three critical projects the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District is currently working are the rebuild of Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, construction projects at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida and the deepening and widening of the Mobile Harbor, Alabama.

9 Nov 2022

Gatewood inspiring the Mobile District as she battles cancer

The novelist James Lane Allen is credited with saying, “Adversity does not build character; it reveals it.” Proving this adage is Tina Gatewood, customer service representative in charge of payroll for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District.