The new Water Treatment Plant rises above the surrounding terrain during construction at Chinhae Naval Base, South Korea, June 7, 2025. Built on higher ground than the previous facility, the modernized plant enhances flood protection, improves force protection compliance, and strengthens water security for the installation's residents. The facility is scheduled for official turnover to the U.S. Navy by late June 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Napolitan)

Sgt. 1st Class Ahmed Fadiga, Contracting NCOIC, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, engages with students during a Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Mathematics (STEAM) event at Humphreys West Elementary School on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, May 18, 2026. The event provided students opportunities to interact directly with engineering professionals while exploring scientific concepts through engaging activities and demonstrations. (U.S. Army photo by Yohan An)

Col. Kim, You-Hwan, U.S. Forces Korea Program Division Chief, Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense – Defense Installations Agency, at a symposium with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District on June 1, 2026, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. He encouraged discussion from both agencies to continue moving forward, sharing that the continuation of the events means that they have the same objective of improving program execution. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Napolitan)

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) successfully earned the Army Safety and Occupational Health Star May 28, 2026, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. Part of the evaluation process includes reviewing documents and systems, conducting project site visits, and discussions with site personnel and district staff members. The Safety Office conducts many routine inspections to ensure the health and safety of all stakeholders involved. Pictured: Mr. Sing, Chang, Engineering Technician, Quality Assurance Branch, USACE FED and Andrew Hine, Acting Chief of Safety and Occupational Health Office, USACE FED, discuss and analyze the air quality during a structural inspection at a site on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Dec. 16, 2025. (U.S. Army photo by Monique Freemon)

Joel Padilla, project manager, Central Area Branch, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, takes his civilian oath of office on April 22, 2026. Padilla participated in the SkillBridge in 2025 while stationed at Camp Humphreys, South Korea, as an engineering officer. Following his participation in the program, Padilla was hired as a project manager for the $160 million Korea Air and Space Operations Center (KAOC) project at Osan Air Base. (U.S. Army photo by Yi, Ki Ho)