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Video by Rydell Tomas
Why I Preserve: Ben Williams
Ben Williams, chief ranger with West Point Lake with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, discusses his journey into the Corps of Engineers, March 13, 2024. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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3:16
Demopolis Lock Reopening
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District started working on the Demopolis Lock and Dam after a concrete breach occurred on Jan. 16, 2024, in Demopolis, Alabama. The Mobile District reopened the Lock on May 16, 2024, exactly four months after the breach occurred. The Demopolis Lock and Dam is located on the Tombigbee River, facilitating navigation and controlling water levels. Anthony Perkins, Mobile District's Operations Project manager, discusses the timeline, teamwork, and challenges of repairing the damaged concrete.
1:17
Demopolis Lock Repair Time-Lapse
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District and its partners finished repairs on the Demopolis Lock, in Demopolis, Alabama, after a part of the upper miter sill broke on January 16, 2024. The Demopolis Lock and Dam was reopened on May 16, 2024, after being closed for exactly four months. The time-lapse showcases the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and its partners working around the clock to open the waterway for vital commercial traffic along the Alabama waterways. (U.S. Army video/photo by Richard Allen, Lee Turnipseed, and Dalton Yoder)
0:47
Demopolis Lock and Dam Repairs B-Roll Package Pt. 3
Teams throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District mobilized and sent vessels and crews to the Demopolis Lock and Dam in Demopolis, Alabama. (U.S. Army Video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
0:44
Demopolis Lock and Dam Repairs B-Roll Package Pt. 2
Teams throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District mobilized and sent vessels and crews to the Demopolis Lock and Dam in Demopolis, Alabama. (U.S. Army Video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Contractors Assist Corps of Engineers During Demopolis Lock and Dam Repair
Join Duane Black, Diving Coordinator and contractor with J.F. Brennan, as they assist the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, April 3, 2024, during daily operations at the Demopolis Lock and Dam. Teams throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District mobilized and sent vessels and crews to the Demopolis Lock and Dam in Demopolis, Alabama. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Demopolis Lock and Dam Repairs Underway Part 2
Join Anthony Perkins, Operations Project Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tuscaloosa Project Managment Office, as he discusses daily operations April 3, 2024 at the Demopolis Lock and Dam. Teams throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District mobilized and sent vessels and crews to the Demopolis Lock and Dam in Demopolis, Alabama. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Demopolis Lock and Dam Repairs Underway Part 1
Join Chad Brumelow, Navigation Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Black Warrior & Tombigbee Lakes, as he discusses daily operations April 2, 2024 at the Demopolis Lock and Dam. Teams throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District mobilized and sent vessels and crews to the Demopolis Lock and Dam in Demopolis, Alabama. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
0:53
Demopolis Lock and Dam Repair B-Roll Package Pt. 1
Teams throughout the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District mobilized and sent vessels and crews to the Demopolis Lock and Dam in Demopolis, Alabama. (U.S. Army Video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
1:47
Mobile District Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Commander Colonel Jeremy J. Chapman discusses the timeline, teamwork, and challenges of repairing the Demopolis lock on Feb. 23, 2024, in Demopolis, Alabama. The lock had a concrete breach on Jan. 16, 2024. The lock is located on the Tombigbee River, facilitating navigation and controlling water levels.
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Why I Preserve: Ben Williams
Ben Williams, chief ranger with West Point Lake with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, discusses his journey into the Corps of Engineers, March 13, 2024. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
0:28
West Point Project Timber Harvest B-Roll
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, participated in annual harvesting Timber harvest provides wood fiber, improves forest health and resilience to environmental extremes, and reduces wildfire risk to resources, lives, and property. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
0:58
Why I Preserve: Philip Stravale
Phillip Stavale, a Park Ranger at Lake Lanier with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his aspirations as a park ranger, February 28, 2024 near Cartersville, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Why I Preserve: Lance Philp
Lance Philp, a Park Ranger at Lake Lanier with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his aspirations as a park ranger, February 27, 2024 near Cartersville, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
0:56
Why I Preserve: Matthew Jones
Matthew Jones, a Park Ranger at Lake Lanier with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his aspirations as a park ranger, February 27, 2024 near Cartersville, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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USACE Mobile District Commander’s update: Demopolis Lock
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District Commander Colonel Jeremy J. Chapman discusses the timeline, teamwork, and challenges of repairing the Demopolis lock on Feb. 23, 2024, in Demopolis, Alabama. The lock had a concrete breach on Jan. 16, 2024. The lock is located on the Tombigbee River, facilitating navigation and controlling water levels.
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Why I Preserve: Anthony Strickland
Anthony Strickland, park ranger at Walter F. George Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, shares tales of conservation, recreation, and beauty of our natural landscapes at Lake Eufaula near Eufaula, Alabama. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Walter F. George Lake Day Use Pass Tutorial
Park rangers from Walter F. George Lake, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, give a walkthrough for Lake Eufaula's web-based Day-Use pass near Eufaula, Alabama. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Friends of Lake Eufaula Cleanup Announcement
Annual Friends of Lake Eufaula cleanup occurring March 23, 2024 at Walter F. George Lake near Eufaula, Alabama. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Why I Preserve: Mike Linville (Reel)
Michael "Mike" Linville, a park ranger at West Point Lake with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his aspirations as a park ranger, February 6, 2024 near West Point Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Why I Preserve: Jay Jamison (Reel)
Jay Jamison, Operation Project Manager at West Point Lake with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his aspirations as an OPM, February 6, 2024 near West Point, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
0:47
Why I Preserve: Jay Jamison
Jay Jamison, Operation Project Manager at West Point Lake with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his aspirations as an OPM, February 6, 2024 near West Point, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
0:56
Why I Preserve: Mike Linville
Michael "Mike" Linville, a park ranger at West Point Lake with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his aspirations as a park ranger, February 6, 2024 near West Point Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Park Ranger Answers The Internet's Most Searched Questions
Dive into the fascinating world with Michael "Mike" Linville, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District park ranger, as he tackles the internet's most searched questions in our latest video. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Park Rangers Attend the Clay County Career Fair
Jason Kelly, a park ranger with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, out of Lake Seminole participated in a career day at Clay County Elementary School near Fort Gaines, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Why I Preserve: Jason Kelly (Reel)
Jason Kelly, a park ranger at Lake Seminole with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his aspirations as a park ranger, February 2, 2024 near Fort Gaines, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
0:55
Why I Preserve: Jason Kelly
Jason Kelly, a park ranger at Lake Seminole with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his aspirations as a park ranger, February 2, 2024 near Fort Gaines, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Demopolis Lock and Dam BROLL
The Demopolis Lock and Dam is located on the Tombigbee River and is a part of the Tenn-Tom Waterway, facilitating navigation and controlling water levels. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers started repairs this weekend after a concrete breach in the structure happened on January 16th.
2:09
USACE Mobile District ongoing repairs at Demopolis Lock and Dam
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Mobile District started working on the Demopolis Lock and Dam after a concrete breach occurred on Jan. 16, 2024, in Demopolis, Alabama. The Demopolis Lock and Dam is located on the Tombigbee River, facilitating navigation and controlling water levels. Anthony Perkins, Mobile District's Operations Project manager, and Chad Brumelow, Mobile District's Navigation manager, discuss the timeline, teamwork, and challenges of repairing the damaged concrete.
0:49
Why I Preserve: Chris Macon
Chris Macon, technical lead with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Technical Center of Expertise (JALBTCX), harness cutting-edge LIDAR drone technology January 30, 2024 to assess and ensure the integrity of the Carters Dam Powerhouse’s surrounding landscape near Chatsworth, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Why I Preserve: David White
David White, a physical scientist with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Technical Center of Expertise (JALBTCX), harness cutting-edge LIDAR drone technology January 30, 2024 to assess and ensure the integrity of the Carters Dam Powerhouse’s surrounding landscape near Chatsworth, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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JALBTCX Social Media Reel
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District employee Chris Macon, technical lead, with the mission of the Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Technical Center of Expertise (JALBTCX) is to perform operations, research, and development in airborne lidar bathymetry and complementary technologies to support the coastal mapping and charting requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Drone Flyers
Chris Macon and David White, US. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, Joint Airborne Lidar Bathymetry Technical Center of Expertise (JALBTCX) harness cutting-edge LIDAR drone technology Jan. 30, 2024 to assess and ensure the integrity of the Carters Dam Powerhouse’s surrounding landscape near Chatworth, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
0:55
SAD NRM Self Defense B-Roll
B-Roll footage for the 2024 SAD NRM Conference. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
1:29
South Atlantic Division Park Rangers Learn Basic Self Defense Tactics
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Park Rangers Adam Tarplee and Bradley Ellis, Fort Worth District, taught a basic self defense course to South Atlantic Division employees during the 2024 SAD NRM Workshop January 25, 2024 near Gulf Shores, Alabama. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Practice Makes Perfect! (Reel)
U.S. Army Corp of Engineers Park Rangers Adam Tarplee and Bradley Ellis, Fort Worth District, taught a basic self defense course to South Atlantic Division employees during the 2024 SAD NRM Workshop January 25, 2024 near Gulf Shores, Alabama. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Why I Preserve: Col. Jeremy Chapman
U.S. Army Col. Jeremy Chapman, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his journey as a commissioned officer in the U.S. Army Jan. 23, 2024 near Gulf Shores, Alabama. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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South Atlantic Division Employees Attend 2024 SAD NRM Workshop
Park rangers from across the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division gather to attend the 2024 SAD NRM Workshop from Jan. 23 - 25, 2024 near Gulf Shores, Alabama. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
3:20
Mobile District Data Collection Unit hosts open house
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District Water Management Department created the Data Collection Unit (DCU) to meet the demand for more data and collect it rapidly. To help the DCU meet its ever-growing, ever-expanding mission, the District renovated the former DTOS storage building to be the new home for the DCU. The DCU hosted an open house at its new facility in Irvington, Alabama, Jan. 10, 2024.
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Mobile District Park Rangers Conduct Annual Eagle Survey
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District park rangers with Allatoona Lake conduct an annual eagle scout January 5, 2024, in recognition of National Save the Eagles Day on Allatoona Lake near Cartersville, Georgia. Each winter, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, conducts eagle counts to monitor the presence of the American bald eagle and the golden eagle. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)
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Why I Preserve: Stephen Cahn
Stephen Cahn, a Park Ranger at Lake Lanier with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Mobile District, explains his aspirations as a park ranger, January 4, 2023 near Buford, Georgia. (U.S. Army video by Rydell Tomas Jr)