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  • August

    Brian Quiroga, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District senior construction control representative, stands at the project site of a Communications Center at Osan Air Base, South Korea. Quiroga was named USACE Quality Professional of the Year for his technical leadership and dedication to team mentorship. (U.S. Army photo by Monique Freemon)

    A Career built on quality: Brian Quiroga named USACE Quality Professional of the Year

    For Brian Quiroga, quality is more than a standard: it is the foundation of his career. That commitment has earned the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District senior construction control representative recognition as the USACE Quality Professional of the Year.

  • June

    The new Water Treatment Plant rises above the surrounding terrain during construction at Chinhae Naval Base, South Korea, June 7, 2025. Built on higher ground than the previous facility, the modernized plant enhances flood protection, improves force protection compliance, and strengthens water security for the installation's residents. The facility is scheduled for official turnover to the U.S. Navy by late June 2026. (U.S. Army photo by Rachel Napolitan)

    USACE Far East District set to turn over modernized water treatment plant at Chinhae Naval Base

    A major infrastructure milestone is just weeks away at Chinhae Naval Base as the massive project to relocate and modernize the installation's water treatment plant enters its final phase. With the official turnover scheduled for late June 2026, this strategically important project is moving rapidly toward the finish line.

  • April

    Mr. Wang Hui-chan, Chief of the Cost Engineering Branch for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED), earned the Silver Order of the de Fleury Medal presented by Brig. Gen. Joseph “Clete” Goetz II, commander of USACE Pacific Ocean, April 14, 2026. This prestigious award recognizes his exceptional 43 years of service, marked by his expertise in cost engineering and leadership on key projects that strengthened the engineering partnership between the United States and the Republic of Korea. Mr. Wang's retirement this April concludes an extraordinary career of excellence and dedication. The de Fleury Medal, an award of the U.S. Army Engineer Association, was named in honor of François-Louis Teissèdre de Fleury, a French Engineer in the Continental Army. (U.S. Army photo by Yi Ki-ho)

    Honoring Mr. Wang Hui-chan’s 43 Years of Service honored with de Fleury Medal

    CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – Mr. Wang Hui-chan, chief of the Cost Engineering Branch for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED), received the Silver Order of the de Fleury Medal from Brig. Gen. Joseph “Clete” Goetz II, commander of the USACE Pacific Ocean Division, on April 14, 2026. The prestigious award recognizes his 43-year career years of service, defined by technical expertise in cost engineering and leadership on key projects that strengthened the engineering partnership between the U.S. and South Korea.

  • March

    A smile for a career well spent: Visual Information Specialist Yo Kyong-il, who followed in his father’s footsteps into the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District in 1985, pauses beside his camera. Now serving alongside his daughter, Mr. Yo retires in March 2026, leaving behind a three-generation family legacy of service to the District. (U.S. Army photo by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District)

    Three Generations, One Mission: The Yo Family’s Century of Service at USACE Far East District

    For many employees, working at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) is a career. For the Yo family, it has become a legacy spanning three generations built on dedication, gratitude, and a shared commitment to service. As longtime Visual Information Specialist Yo Kyong-il prepares to retire after more than four decades with the district, his career reflects not only the transformation of technology and the growth of the organization, but also the enduring values that have shaped his family’s connection to FED. Mr. Yo began his career in April 1985 as a supply clerk. His path to FED was inspired by his father, Yo Joon-gook, who worked as a district gardener with the Logistics Management Office and held a deep affection for the organization.

  • February

    Jamie Hagio, Chief of the Construction Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE – FED), has been named the recipient of the USACE FY25 Individual Award for Excellence in Safety. Operating in one of the most complex construction environments in the USACE, Hagio has reshaped the district’s safety culture, proving that mission success and workforce protection go hand in hand. (U.S. Army photo by the Far East District)

    Mission Success through Safety: Jamie Hagio honored with USACE FY25 Excellence in Safety Award

    Jamie Hagio, Chief of the Construction Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE – FED), has been awarded the USACE Fiscal Year 2025 Individual Award for Excellence in Safety during the USACE Safety Community of Practice meeting on Feb. 11, 2026. This prestigious honor recognizes Hagio’s transformative leadership and his success in fostering a proactive safety culture within one of the Corps’ most complex operating environments.

  • August

    So Lee, a project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED), was selected as the 2025 USACE Project Manager of the Year. Known for his technical expertise, team leadership, and commitment to mentorship, Lee has earned a reputation as a dependable and results-driven PM who consistently delivers complex, high-impact projects across the Pacific region and beyond. (US Army photo by Far East District)

    So Lee recognized as 2025 USACE Project Manager of the Year

    So Lee, a project manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED), has been named the 2025 USACE Project Manager of the Year. This honor recognizes not only his professional expertise but also his humble, grounded approach to leadership.

  • July

    Construction is underway on the new, uniquely designed two-story Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) at Camp Carroll, South Korea. Managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District, the $44 million facility includes multiple work bays, integrated workshops, wash bays, and eight bridge cranes. This innovative vertical design maximizes limited space while enhancing maintenance capabilities and logistics support for U.S. Army operations across the Pacific region. (U.S. Army photo by Yo Kyong-il)

    Enhancing operational readiness through innovative design at Camp Carroll, South Korea

    A transformative addition to the U.S. Army’s infrastructure in the Pacific theater is taking shape with the construction of a modern two-story Vehicle Maintenance Facility (VMF) at Camp Carroll. The $44 million project, funded through the Republic of Korea Funded Construction (ROKFC)-in-kind program, is underway and set to significantly enhance the operational readiness of Army Prepositioned Stock-4 (APS-4).

  • June

    Donghyuck Chai, Supervisory Civil (Structural) Engineer at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, was announced as the recipient of the 2024 USACE Structural Engineer of the Year Award, May 29, 2025. Chai is recognized for his outstanding leadership and unwavering dedication to ensuring the safety and resilience of military facilities across Korea. (U.S. Army photo by Far East District)

    Donghyuk Chai: USACE Structural Engineer of the Year

    When it comes to keeping military installations safe and operational, the vital work of structural engineers often goes unnoticed. Yet these professionals form the backbone of every building, bridge, and facility that supports the Department of Defense’s mission. Donghyuk Chai, Supervisory Civil (Structural) Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED), is one such individual whose quiet but powerful contributions impact the lives of countless military families across South Korea.

  • May

    After an extraordinary 48-year career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED), Choe Kwang-kyu bids farewell to federal service at a retirement ceremony held on May 21, 2025, at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys, South Korea. David Chai, FED Deputy District Engineer, presented Choe with the Meritorious Civilian Service Medal at the event. He has also been approved to receive the Silver Order of the de Fleury Medal. Presented by the U.S. Army Engineer Association, the de Fleury Medal is named in honor of François-Louis Teissèdre de Fleury, a French engineer who served with distinction in the Continental Army. (US Army photo by Kim Chong-yun)

    USACE Far East District bids farewell to a legend: Choe Kwang-kyu retires after 48 years of service

    After an extraordinary 48-year career with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (FED), Choe Kwang-kyu, Special Advisor to the Engineering Division Chief, is bidding farewell to federal service. Current and former colleagues celebrated his retirement with him on May 21, 2025, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

  • June

    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.