Rachel Napolitan, Chief of Public Affairs, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Far East District, was named the 2024 USACE Public Affairs Officer of the Year, April 25, 2025. Napolitan's efforts have gained national and international attention. Her writing and multimedia work have appeared in Stars and Stripes, CNN, and have been highlighted by high level cabinet officials within the beltway. Her command of communication has made her a trusted partner across U.S. Forces Korea (USFK) and the broader U.S. Indo-Pacific Command footprint. (U.S. Army photo by Kyongil Yo)