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  • July

    FED and MND-DIA employees at a joint symposium.

    USACE FED and MND-DIA build collaboration through two-day workshop at Camp Humphreys

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) and Ministry of National Defense-Defense Installations Agency (MND-DIA) hosted a joint symposium from July 2 -3, 2025, at FED’s headquarters on Camp Humphreys, South Korea.
  • FED employees at a STEAM event at a local school on Camp Humphreys

    SkillBridge Spotlight Series: 10 Questions with Master Sgt. Joshua Horton

    After 26-years of serving America, Master Sgt. Joshua Horton, a recent SkillBridge intern through the Transition Assistance Program (TAP) at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, has decided to transition from Soldier to civilian life.

  • June

    Contractor is renovating the entrance of USAG Humphreys Command Group; the Plans, Analysis and Integration Office (PAIO) and the Internal Review and Audit Compliance Officer (IRACO).

    $1.6 million renovations underway for USAG Humphreys Command Group

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District’s (USACE FED) Project 520595, which is the renovations of the first and third floor to accommodate the USAG Humphreys Command Group, the Plans, Analysis and Integration Office (PAIO) and the Internal Review and Audit Compliance Officer (IRACO) is currently under construction on Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

  • May

    Rachel Napolitan's official staff photo.

    Rachel Napolitan Named USACE Public Affairs Officer of the Year

    Rachel Napolitan, Chief of Public Affairs for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Far East District (USACE FED), was named the 2024 USACE Public Affairs Officer of the Year April 25, 2025. The award is the highest individual honor within the USACE Public Affairs Community of Practice.

  • April

    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

    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.

  • December

    Sang Na, Civil Engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, accepts Minjae “MJ” Park’s certificate on his behalf; while Seung Ji, Deputy Chief of Construction; and Christopher Carson, project manager, accepts their completion certifications at the USACE Leadership Development Program (ULDP) Level 3 graduation held Dec. 5, 2024, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. ULDP’s aim is to cultivate leadership at every level within USACE to benefit the organizations and beyond. (U.S. Army photo by Kyong Il Yo)

    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.”