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  • April

    Group photo of several people at retirement celebration.

    Mobile District Chief of Staff Retires after 32 years

    In 1993, Bill Clinton was President, a new show on MTV started called Beavis and Butthead, and in baseball, the Toronto Blue Jays won their second straight World Series title. It also marked the year that a young woman named Kris Mullins from Meeker, Oklahoma, graduated from Oklahoma State with a degree in Chemical Engineering and began her career in Federal Service, first with Naval Facilities Engineering Command Southwest in San Diego and then with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
  • Hanger under construction.

    Mobile District supports Duke Field’s firefighting operations

    Safety is a priority in the Department of Defense, and fire prevention, especially on a flightline, is a key component. Firefighters need to be able to respond at a moment's notice to any situation on the flight line involving an aircraft emergency.
  • Picture of a newly constructed building.

    Mobile District supports Air Force readiness in Florida

    One of the specialized career fields in the military is that of the U.S. Air Force combat controller. Air combat controllers are special mission operators trained to support all other special operators and often conduct their missions behind enemy lines.

  • March

    Picture of West Point Powerhouse and Dam.

    West Point Dam to celebrate 50 years

    Milestones don't come around often; when they do, you want to remember them, like birthdays, wedding anniversaries, etc. For example, the 50th anniversary of a wedding is the golden anniversary and celebrates 50 years of marriage.
  • Graphic of a Contract Award

    Mobile District Awards $4.5 Million Contract for Gautier, Mississippi’s Water Treatment Plant Expansion

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, has awarded Southern Contracting, LLC of Biloxi, Mississippi, a $4.5 million construction contract to expand the City of Gautier’s Water Treatment Plant.

  • February

    Two men reviewing construction plans.

    USACE General tours Tyndall AFB rebuild

    One of the largest military construction projects in the U.S. is the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District rebuild of Tyndall Air Force Base in Panama City, Florida.
  • Building under construction.

    The Base of the Future taking shape at Tyndall AFB

    Like a phoenix rising from the ashes, Tyndall Air Force Base’s rebuild in Panama City, Florida, is taking shape. After Hurricane Michael nearly destroyed the base in 2018, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, was tasked with rebuilding it, which is home to the U.S. Air Force’s next-generation aircraft fighter, the F-35 Lightning II.
  • Picture of crates for moving.

    Logistics Team moves Mobile District to New HQ

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, is on the move literally. As the District transitions to its new, state-of-the-art headquarters in downtown Mobile, the logistics team has been at the forefront, ensuring a smooth and efficient relocation.
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    Career Army Officer leads Mobile District Contracting

    When Lt. Col. Christopher Brunner, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Contracting officer and Military deputy of Contracting, graduated from The Citadel in 2008, he never dreamed his career would take him to Mobile, Alabama, to work for the Corps.

  • January

    People standing in front of a dam

    Water Management hosts meeting and tour with ACT stakeholders

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Water Management team hosted a meeting and tour with stakeholders on the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa water system on Dec. 16-18, 2024, at various sites along the waterway.

  • December

    Two men walking in nature.

    Mobile District: 2024 Year Review

    As 2024 comes to an end, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, reflects on a year defined by significant milestones, transformative projects, and dedicated service. This year has showcased the District’s commitment to supporting communities across the Gulf Coast region and federal, state, and local priorities.
  • Men talking at a conference.

    Mobile District hosts ACF water manuals update

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, hosted a public meeting at the Columbus Georgia Convention and Trade Center on Dec. 6 in Columbus, Georgia.

  • November

    Pictures of an open field construction site.

    EM team paves way for effective disaster response

    When back-to-back major storms, hurricanes Helene and Milton, battered the East Coast in October, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District's Emergency Management team went to work.

  • October

    Profile picture of a man.

    Pete Taylor leaves behind lasting legacy to the Mobile District

    When he was a plebe at the U.S. Military Academy at West Point in the early to mid-1980’s, Pete Taylor never dreamed his career and life would be where it is currently.
  • People doing training at computers.

    Mobile District host Operation Blue Roof deployers

    In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has launched an expanded and innovative Operation Blue Roof mission, providing critical relief to affected homeowners.
  • A group of people behind a desk looking at a blueprint.

    District’s Coastal Resiliency Program strengthens Gulf Coast

    Born in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District’s Coastal Resiliency Program has grown from those beginnings to include coastal Mississippi, Alabama, and the Florida Panhandle.
  • Mann giving a woman an award.

    Kim Davis, Mobile District program analyst, was recognized on Oct. 5, 2024, by Lt. Col. Collin Jones, Hawaii Wildfires Recovery Field Office commander,

    Kim Davis, Mobile District program analyst, was recognized on Oct. 5, 2024, by Lt. Col. Collin Jones, Hawaii Wildfires Recovery Field Office commander, for their contributions to support the recovery efforts following the wildfires that occurred Aug. 8, 2023.
  • Man sitting at a desk with his arm folded

    Nelson Sanchez to retire after nearly 40 years of service

    In 1985, many significant events happened around the world. The first WrestleMania was held at Madison Square Garden, and the Main Event was Hulk Hogan and Mr. T vs. Rowdy Roddy Piper and Mr. Wonderful Paul Orndorff.
  • Park Ranger handing a life jacket to a family.

    West Point Lake hosts Special Day for Special People event

    On Oct. 3, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ West Point Lake project hosted more than 1,400 participants for the 45th annual Special Day for Special People event, which offered outdoor fun and community engagement. Held at Rocky Point Park, the event was designed to provide individuals with special needs and the elderly with an opportunity to enjoy various activities, including pontoon boat rides, music, and wildlife interactions.

  • September

    Male and Female Ranger standing in front of a lake.

    Two Rangers leading the way by example at West Point

    One of the most demanding and challenging career fields in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is that of park ranger. Park Rangers work around the clock to keep our USACE parks open and safe for visitors and campers. Two West Point rangers who exemplify going above and beyond are Ben Williams, the chief ranger for Natural Resource Management, and Susan Cromer, the Recreation chief ranger.