News Stories

  • November

    Mobile District employee continues serving after half a century with USACE

    In 1973, the U.S. ended its involvement in the Vietnam War by signing the Paris Peace Accords, George Foreman became the heavyweight champion of the world by knocking out Joe Frazier. Model and actress Tyra Banks was born, and artist Pablo Picasso died.
  • October

    Mobile District & NOAA deploy data-collection buoy

    MOBILE, Ala. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District Mississippi Coastal Improvement Program (MsCIP), and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) had a problem. 
  • Mobile District highlight: Public Affairs

    The journalist, interviewer, and photographer often go unnoticed as their work typically goes untold. As a result, their contributions to an organization are greatly underestimated. The function of a public affairs office is frequently misunderstood as simply posting photos on social media. This perception overlooks the multi-faceted nature of the career field.
  • Bunting remembers Hurricane Michael ordeal five years later

    Five years ago, one of the most devastating storms to hit the Gulf Coast and the United States, Hurricane Michael, wreaked havoc on Panama City, Florida, in October 2018.
  • Special Day for Special People at West Point Lake

    On Thursday, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, West Point Lake Project kicked off its 44th annual "Special Day for Special People" event. West Point Lake project staff set aside the day for elderly and challenged people.
  • August

    All Play a Vital Role in Preventing Terrorism

    The month of August is recognized as Anti-Terrorism Month, and this initiative provides U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District employees the opportunity to be reminded that terrorism, both foreign and domestic, are real and encourages us to remain vigilant.
  • Panama City office lead engineer to retire after 40 years of service

    You never know what can serve as a catalyst for a turning point in your life. Something that occurs that influences you to change the course of your life.
  • Mobile District hosts 4th Quarter Regional Governance Meeting

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District hosted the 4th Quarter FY 2023 USACE South Atlantic Division Regional Governance meeting at the USACE Huntsville Engineering and Support Center in Alabama
  • July

    Cole Leaves Legacy of Selfless Service

    The U.S. Army Core Values are loyalty, duty, respect, selfless service, honor, integrity, and personal courage. Although she never spent a day in Army greens, Rhonda Cole, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District CIO/G6 operations officer, served her 40-year civilian career working and serving the Army.
  • June

    Mobile hosts International Workshop Focused on Disaster Recovery

    When faced with a problem, sometimes it is best to look at how someone else approached a similar problem and was successful.
  • 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.
  • May

    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.
  • 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.
  • April

    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.
  • March

    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.
  • February

    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.
  • January

    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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.