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  • April

    Brig. Gen. Joseph “Clete” Goetz II, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Pacific Ocean Division, and Ms. Gu, Ja Young, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Planning Officer, K-water, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies in Daejeon, South Korea, on April 16, 2025.

    USACE, K-water renew Memorandum of Understanding to continue exchanges between the two agencies

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and K-water signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in an event at K-water’s Research Institute in Daejeon, South Korea, on April 16, 2025. The new agreement, signed almost ten years to the day from its predecessor, will allow for collaborative activities in the area of water resource management.
  • Photo of the Han family.

    The Han Legacy: A World Traveler, The Wave Chaser and The Book Lover

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District prides itself on building strong foundations and quality structures because the buildings are what remain of an everlasting legacy. Like USACE, the Han family—Sam (69), father of Cedric (43) and Nathan (41)—has built a legacy spanning over four decades at FED.
  • Contracting specialists speaking at a contracting event.

    PPS and USFK Acquisition Partners host Joint Industry Day in South Korea

    In partnership with Public Procurement Service (PPS), United States Forces Korea (USFK) Acquisition Partners including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) Contracting – Korea, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Indo-Pacific and 411th Contracting Support Brigade (CSB) hosted Joint Industry Day April 9, 2025, at the Seoul Regional Public Procurement Service building in Seoul, South Korea. Over 200 potential contractors attended the event.

  • March

    Group Photo

    Freedom Shield 25: USACE Far East District builds readiness with 249th Engineer Battalion Prime Power

    USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) worked with the 249th Engineer Battalion Prime Power (PP) to enhance FED’s readiness operations during Freedom Shield 2025 from March 10-21, 2025, in South Korea.

  • February

    Daniel Carlson, fire protection engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, explains the importance of fire protection engineering during a presentation at Humphreys High School, Camp Humphreys, on Feb. 21, 2025. Using the design plans for one of his projects, Carlson highlighted key fire safety measures in building construction and answered student questions about fire prevention in military facilities. (U.S. Army photo by Yohan An)

    USACE Far East District marks Engineers Week with 13th Annual STEAM Event in South Korea

    USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – In celebration of Engineers Week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Far East District (FED) continued its long-standing commitment to fostering interest in engineering careers by hosting a STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) event at Humphreys High School. The speaking series marks the 13th consecutive year of outreach efforts at local schools by the district. It brought together professionals from various engineering disciplines to engage with students and showcase real-world applications of engineering.
  • USACE FED employee with child

    Bring Your Kid to Work Day: The Next Gen of Scientists and Engineers

    As a kickoff to Engineers Week, the U.S. Corps of Engineers – Far East District hosted its first “Bring Your Kid to Work Day” event Feb. 14, 2025, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.
  • Volunteers and kids

    Eugene Gibbs: “There is an Art and Science to Contracting”

    After more than 16 years and nine moves, Eugene Gibbs, Contracting Officer (KO), U.S. Corps of Engineers – Far East District, has cultivated an expansive and a detailed portfolio in the contracting industry. Now, he is ready to share his experience with the next generation of contractors and engineers.
  • Representatives from Eighth Army, U.S. Army Garrison – Daegu, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District and others gather to cut the ribbon on a new $45 million lodge for Soldiers and their families at Camp Walker, South Korea, on Feb. 3, 2025.

    New Camp Walker Lodge provides more space for military families in South Korea

    The air was brisk, but moods were celebratory as Eighth Army, U.S. Army Garrison – Daegu, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District and other representatives joined together to cut the ribbon on a new $45 million lodge for Soldiers and their families at Camp Walker, South Korea, on Feb. 3, 2025.

  • December

    The Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance Friendship Association presented a Korean name, Woo, Jae-hee, to Col. Jeremiah Willis, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, during a ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, on Dec. 13, 2024. He also earned an honorary Taekwondo black belt during the event. Over the years, the association has bestowed a Korean name onto a number of American leaders to strengthen the Alliance and bring the two countries closer together. (US Army photo by Monique Freemon)

    Building strong partnerships: USACE Far East District commander receives honorary Korean name

    USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – The Republic of Korea-U.S. Alliance Friendship Association presented a Korean name, Woo, Jae-hee, to Col. Jeremiah J. Willis, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, during a ceremony in Seoul, South Korea, on Dec. 13, 2024. He also earned an honorary Taekwondo black belt during the event.
  • Representatives including Col. Peter Kasarskis (fourth from left), commander, 8th Fighter Wing; Col. Jeremiah Willis (third from left), commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District; Col. Joshua Hawkins (center), commander, 8th Mission Support Group; and others cut the ribbon the new 39,000 square foot dining facility (DFAC) for Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, on Dec. 16, 2024. (US Army photo by Rachel Napolitan)

    Ribbon cut on brand-new dining facility ahead of the holidays at Kunsan Air Base

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, 8th Fighter Wing, Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense – Defense Installations Agency and unit representatives celebrated the ribbon cutting for a brand-new dining facility (DFAC) at Kunsan Air Base, South Korea, on Dec. 16, 2024.