Home / Media / News

  • June

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District’s new client is the U.S. Space Force. The District has been tasked with creating a design for their new headquarters building at Osan Air Base, South Korea. (Courtesy photo)

    Engineers in South Korea design U.S. Space Force headquarters ‘from scratch’

    Often in construction, existing design concepts are used to inspire new builds, but that’s not the case for the first U.S. Space Force (USSF) headquarters at Osan Air Base, South Korea.

  • May

    Distinguished guests applaud Col. Elizabeth Eychner, 51st Mission Support Group commander, and Lt. Col. Michael Williams, 51st Communications Squadron commander, after their speech during the 51st Communications Squadron Headquarters Facility Groundbreaking Ceremony at Osan Air Base, May 25. (Courtesy photo)

    Far East District breaks ground on new Communications Facility at Osan Air Base

    Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) has begun construction on the new 51st Communications Squadron Headquarters facility with a groundbreaking ceremony, here, May 25.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District, recently turned over project SPT110A, the Army Finance and Accounting Services-Korea building, with an Acceptance Release Letter ceremony, at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, Pyeongtaek, Republic of Korea, May 24. (U.S. Army photo by Sameria Zavala)

    Army Finance Center and Accounting Services-Korea building project complete

    USAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Far East District (FED), recently turned over project SPT110A, the Army Finance and Accounting Services-Korea building, with an Acceptance Release Letter (ARL) ceremony, here, May 24.
  • Scientific Name: Bubo bubo Life Span: 20 years Diet: Small mammals, amphibians, insects, and birds Size: 3 feet Wingspan: 4 feet A top predator in the local food chain, they inhabit forested areas across South Korea. Owls can be seen on USAG Humphreys resting in trees. Mostly nocturnal, owls spend their active time hunting at night. The Eurasian eagle owl is one of the world’s largest owl species. It is listed as endangered and as a natural monument in South Korea. (Courtesy photo)

    U.S. military Natural Resources Management program protects species in South Korea

    Part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mission is to advocate for the health of the planet through programs and initiatives in climate change resilience, sustainability, and environmental justice. The Far East District environmental efforts are actively engaged in the Natural Resources Management program, to help protect certain flora and fauna in the local area.
  • Children at Sungyook Orphanage take part in a group photo after receiving their gift on Children’s Day, May 5. All 54 children received a personal gift they chose. (Courtesy photo)

    Far East District brings joy to Korean orphans for Children’s Day

    USAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District coordinated a donation drive for Sungyook Orphanage in celebration of Children’s Day, May 5. The donation drive was FED’s second community outreach effort for the orphanage, following their previous donation during the Chuseok holiday, Sept. 13. This year, volunteers from the District came together for 54 Korean children with personalized gifts chosen by each child.

  • April

    Jerome Giefer, an operations specialist from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), demonstrates how to dial on a Tele-Engineering Communications Deployable device, during communications training at the FED motor pool, April 14. (U.S. Army photo by Yohan An)

    Far East District holds communications equipment classes

    USAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District held a communications equipment training at the FED motor pool, April 14, for District personnel to have hands-on use of specific communication contingency devices.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District commemorated the completion of project C4I010 (Communication Center) with an Acceptance Release Letter (ARL) ceremony at USAG Humphreys, April 15. (U.S. Army photo by Yo Kyong Il)

    Communication Center construction complete

    USAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District commemorated the completion of project C4I010 (Communication Center) with an Acceptance Release Letter (ARL) ceremony, here, April 15.
  • Col. Pyo InTae (left), ROK Design and Construction Agent, shakes hands with Col. Garrett Cottrell (right), Deputy Commanding Officer – Transformation and U.S. Design and Construction Agent, after signing the Acceptance Release Letter for the Command Center Humphreys (project C4I080), at USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea, April 14. The ceremony signifies a milestone in a project, where the U.S. government accepts the substantially completed facility from the ROK government. (Courtesy photo)

    Construction complete on Command Center Humphreys

    USAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District commemorated the completion of project C4I080 (Command Center Humphreys), with an Acceptance Release Letter (ARL) ceremony at USAG Humphreys, Republic of Korea, April 14.

  • March

    Far East District personnel participate in a Free Breathing, Meditation Yoga Class, at FED headquarters, March 7. This year’s theme “Providing Healing and Promoting Hope,” pays tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and recognizes the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history. (U.S. Army photo by An Yo-han)

    Celebrating Women’s History at the Far East District

    USAG HUMPHREYS, Republic of Korea -- The Far East District Equal Employment Opportunity Office Manager, Steve Brown, organized this year’s events in keeping with the 2022 theme, “Providing Healing and Promoting Hope.” The U.S. Army pays tribute to the ceaseless work of caregivers and recognizes the thousands of ways that women of all cultures have provided both healing and hope throughout history.
  • Kayla Toy, Far East District intern, poses for a photo at her desk in the Programs and Project Management Department, located in the headquarters building, March 7. Toy had the opportunity to learn from the Office of Counsel, Internal Review, and the Geotechnical and Environmental Branch. (Courtesy photo)

    FED intern spotlight: Kayla Toy

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is Building Strong by providing innovative engineering solutions to the Nation, challenging and rewarding careers, and professional growth opportunities. Kayla Toy’s Department of the Army intern experience at the Far East District has contributed to her strong foundation and promising future in the engineering field.