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  • November

    Chaplain (Maj.) Grace Kim revealed to the audience her age was a critical factor when considering joining the U.S. Army during a speaking event at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, Camp Humphreys, South Korea Nov. 12, 2024. She explained that she was called by God to travel down this path and responded. (U.S. Army photo by Monique Freemon)

    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.
  • Song Mi, Management Analyst with the Resource Management Office of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, earns a 45-year service award presented by Col. Jeremiah J. Willis, Commander, and David Chai, Deputy District Engineer, Oct. 18, 2024, Camp Humphreys, South Korea. (U.S. Army photo by Kim Ok-ki)

    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.
  • Siranon Shoomee, electrical engineer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, discusses how her DA Fellowship help cultivate her career trajectory with Ms. Valerie Mitchell’s Career and Technical Education (CTE) class at Humphreys High School, Camp Humphreys Nov. 7, 2024.

    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

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Far East District employees participate in “The Stimulation Zone” station, which mirrors some of the symptoms of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Oct. 17, 2024, at Camp Humphreys, South Korea.

    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

    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.