• February

    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

    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.
  • 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.
  • Building leaders: Three USACE Far East District employees graduate leadership program

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District recognized three employees for completing the USACE Leadership Development Program (ULDP) Level 3 Dec. 5, 2024, in a virtual ceremony. The class included 10 people from across USACE Pacific Ocean Division. ULDP aims to cultivate leadership at all levels within USACE “regardless of their formal position or role in their organization, to develop their leadership potential, knowledge and skills.”
  • USACE Far East District provides an open dialogue about quality

    The U.S. Corps of Engineers – Far East District hosted its first ever Engineering Symposium Nov. 13-14 at the Morning Calm Center on Camp Humphreys, South Korea.
  • November

    Chaplain (Maj.) Grace W. Kim: A Sister’s Keeper for the Forever Soldier

    USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – When Chaplain Maj. Grace W. Kim entered this world in the 1960s, “there were no women ministers.” It was a time when families “preferred sons instead of daughters.” And yet, she is now a 4th generation pastor and serves as the 35th Air Defense Artillery Brigade chaplain at Osan Airbase in South Korea.
  • Cheers to 45 Years: Song Mi receives length of service award for her remarkable commitment to U.S. Forces Korea

    USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – As we celebrate milestones and look back on decades of dedication, few stories are as inspiring as that of Ms. Song Mi, who has devoted an extraordinary 45 years of service to the U.S. Forces Korea (USFK). From her humble beginnings as a typist in 1979 to becoming an integral part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED), Song Mi’s journey is a remarkable tale of growth and dedication.
  • USACE Far East District talks STEAM at Humphreys High School

    When walking into Humphreys High School, students can see walls, electrical wiring, outlets, windows or maybe cranes as they look outside Ms. Valerie Mitchell’s classroom window. Five engineers from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District pointed these items out as they described engineering and how it affects everyone on Camp Humphreys during “The STEAM Source” speaker series Nov. 7, 2024.
  • October

    USACE Far East District challenges workforce to “Walk A Mile in Their Shoes” for National Disability Employment Awareness Month

    To walk a mile in one’s shoes requires empathy and action. In honor of National Disability Employment Awareness Month, Tracy Aristide, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, coordinated a “Walk a Mile in Their Shoes” event on Oct. 17, 2024, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.
  • September

    Recognizing Excellence: Army civilian honored as 2024 Asian American Executive of the Year

    Jamie Hagio, Construction Division Chief, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, earned the Asian American Executive of the Year Award during the ceremony held in Renton, Washington, Sept. 27-28, 2024. “I am deeply humbled to represent Asian-Americans and the engineering community,” said Hagio. “I was surprised to be selected.” He attributed this honor to the unwavering support he has received from family, educators, mentors, and colleagues throughout his career.