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  • September

    Jamie Hagio, Construction Division Chief, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District earned the Asian American Executive of the Year Award at a ceremony held in Renton, Washington, Sept. 27-28, 2024.

    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.
  • Lt. Gen. Christopher LaNeve (fifth from right), Eighth Army commander; Col. Ryan Workman (fourth from right), U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys commander; Col. Jeremiah Willis (third from right), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District commander; and other distinguished guests cut the ribbon for three new housing towers, Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Sept. 13, 2024.

    New housing towers open at Camp Humphreys, celebrating legacy and sustainability

    With the snip of nine pairs of scissors, the U.S. Army opened three new housing towers on U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea, Sep. 13, 2024. Representatives from the installation, families moving into the buildings, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District and Eighth Army joined to open the doors of the towers and dedicate them to three Medal of Honor recipients.

  • August

    Brig. Gen. Joseph C. “Clete” Goetz II, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) – Pacific Ocean Division (POD) commanding general, passes the district colors to Col. Jeremiah J. Willis, the incoming commander of the USACE Far East District (FED), during a change of command ceremony held at River Bend Golf Course, USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea, August 21, 2024. Willis, who most recently served as the Command Engineer for the Joint Special Operations Command, brings extensive leadership experience and expertise to his new role as the 39th Commander of FED. (U.S. Army Photo by Mr. O, Sang Song)

    USACE Far East District welcomes Col. Jeremiah Willis as its 39th Commander

    USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) –Far East District (FED) held a change of command ceremony on August 21, 2024, during which Col. Heather A. Levy relinquished command to Col. Jeremiah J. Willis. Brig. Gen. Joseph C. “Clete” Goetz II, USACE Pacific Ocean Division commander, presided over the event at Riverbend Golf Course on Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

  • June

    Mr. Christopher Brincefield, Programs Branch Chief, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, engages with students at a STEAM event hosted by USACE at Central Elementary School on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, on May 22. Highlighting the vital role of STEAM in our everyday lives, Mr. Brincefield inspires curiosity and a passion for learning through interactive and educational activities. (U.S. Army photo by Yohan An)

    Army engineers empower young minds with STEAM experiences in South Korea

    No challenge is too big for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. With that mindset, the Far East District set out to ignite a passion for science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) among young students through hands-on learning experiences and direct interaction with professional engineers. The district hosted a series of STEAM events at Central and West Elementary Schools in May at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.
  • Col. Ryan Workman (fifth from left), U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys commander; Col. Heather Levy (third from right), commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District; Lee Gil-ju (second from right), Director of Project Management Division, Ministry of National Defense – Defense Installation Agency; and other distinguished guests cut the ribbon for the new Humphreys barracks for unaccompanied enlisted Soldiers, May 31, 2024. The two new barracks towers will house 302 personnel in individual rooms along with shared kitchens and bathrooms for every two Soldiers to provide high-quality living conditions. (US Army photo by Kim Chong-yun)

    Brand-new home for Soldiers opens at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys

    New barracks for unaccompanied enlisted Soldiers are officially opened at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys. Representatives from the installation, unit moving into the buildings, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District and the Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense – Defense Installation Agency joined to cut the ribbon in a ceremony on May 31, 2024.

  • May

    Mr. Chung, Kyoo Suk, Electrical Engineering Section Chief, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Far East District, answers questions about FED's updated elevator specifications during an industry day hosted by the district, Korean Lift Association (KOLA) and the Korean Elevator Safety Agency (KoELSA) in Seoul, South Korea, on May 3, 2024.

    Army engineers hold industry day for updated elevator specifications in South Korea

    Every day, about a thousand elevators take people up and down on US military installations in South Korea. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District is working to streamline the design, construction and maintenance of these lifts by updating their design specifications to incorporate Korean codes opening the door to local manufacturers to supply products on future projects.

  • March

    Volunteers for the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program (AVP), along with their comfort dogs, visit the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District headquarters building, March 20, 2024, to interact with its employees as a wellness initiative. During their visit, they pose for a group picture with Col. Heather Levy, FED commander, and the district employees. (US Army photo by Kim Chong-yun)

    The American Red Cross comfort dogs provide paws-itive energy to Army engineers in Korea

    With an abundance of tail wags, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED) welcomed comfort dogs to spend time with its employees as part of a wellness initiative on March 20, 2024, at Camp Humphreys. To support Soldiers and civilians in wellness and resiliency, the American Red Cross Animal Visitation Program (AVP) brings dogs to workplaces to interact with personnel and offer healing and comfort. These dogs are American Kennel Club (AKC) certified Canine Good Citizen (CGC) dogs that have been approved to volunteer at various installations across the peninsula.
  • Maj. Gen. Randall Kitchens, U.S. Air Force Chief of Chaplains, and Col. William McKibban, 51st Fighter Wing commander, cut the ribbon on Feb. 29, 2024, inaugurating the Osan Air Base Chapel. This event marks the opening of the new facility constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District and Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense – Defense Installation Agency under the Yongsan Relocation Program. (U.S. Army photo by Yohan An)

    Osan Air Base cuts ribbon on $17 million chapel in South Korea

    CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea —Osan Air Base recently unveiled its $17 million chapel, heralding a new era of spiritual vitality, community connection, and enduring service. The ribbon-cutting ceremony on Feb. 29, led by U.S. Air Force Chief of Chaplains Maj. Gen. Randall Kitchens, brought together representatives from many units and the community to celebrate the new center of worship.

  • February

    Col. Heather Levy, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District commander, joins representatives from the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, 8th Army, U.S. Army Garrison – Daegu and the first family to live in a new housing tower in cutting the ribbon on the facility in a ceremony at Camp Walker, South Korea, on Feb. 29, 2024.

    Army engineers finish fourth Army family housing tower in Daegu, South Korea

    For service members looking for a home away from home, a new family housing tower on Camp Walker will provide just that in South Korea. Representatives from the 19th Expeditionary Sustainment Command, 8th Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, U.S. Army Garrison – Daegu, and the first family to live in the tower participated in ribbon cutting to commemorate the facility opening on Feb. 29, 2024.
  • An official portrait for Lt. Col. Michael Pope, deputy commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Far East District.

    BEYA recognizes Army engineer for professional achievements at annual STEM conference

    An Army engineer officer will receive an award for professional achievement at the Black Engineers of the Year Award Ceremony during the 2024 BEYA STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) Conference being held Feb. 15 through 17 at National Harbor, Maryland.