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  • April

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, U.S. Army Garrison – Daegu, Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense – Defense Installations Agency, and other representatives kicked off construction of the Consolidated Fire and Military Police Station with a First Strike Ceremony at Camp Walker, South Korea, on April 16, 2026. Participants included Brig. Gen. Joseph C. “Clete” Goetz, commander, USACE Pacific Ocean Division; Col. Jeremiah J. Willis, commander, USACE FED; Col. Jeffery D. Noll, commander, USAG Daegu; and others.

    Sledgehammer swings mark start of Camp Walker emergency services project

    With the swing of sledgehammers, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District and U.S. Army Garrison – Daegu kicked off construction of the Consolidated Fire and Military Police Station with a First Strike Ceremony at Camp Walker, South Korea, on April 16, 2026.

  • February

    Col. William Doctor, Camp Mujuk commander; Lt. Col. Robert Howell, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District deputy commander; the Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense – Defense Installations Agency (MND-DIA), and members of the project team gathered to cut the ribbon on an Expeditionary Dining Facility, Camp Mujuk, South Korea, on Feb. 23, 2026.

    Army Engineers, Marines cut ribbon on new expeditionary dining facility in Pohang, South Korea

    Col. William Doctor, Camp Mujuk commander; Lt. Col. Robert Howell, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District deputy commander; the Republic of Korea Ministry of National Defense – Defense Installations Agency (MND-DIA), and members of the project team gathered to cut the ribbon on an Expeditionary Dining Facility, Camp Mujuk, South Korea, on Feb. 23, 2026.

  • December

    Col. Ryan Ley, Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Carl T. Vogel, Command Chief, 51st Fighter Wing, drive compact track loaders (CTLs) to clear the ribbon for a new Airfield Damage Repair warehouse, Osan Air Base, on Dec. 3, 2025.

    Compact Track Loaders cut the ribbon on Osan Air Base’s new Airfield Damage Repair warehouses

    Two compact track loaders (CTLs) cleared ribbons to mark the opening of a new Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) warehouse, Osan Air Base, South Korea, on Dec. 3, 2025. Driven by Col. Ryan Ley, Commander, and Chief Master Sgt. Carl T. Vogel, Command Chief, 51st Fighter Wing, the unique start to the ceremony highlighted the mission these facilities support of rapid airfield recovery in a contingency environment.

  • September

    FED AND MND-DIA employees attend symposium to discuss military construction.

    USACE FED and MND-DIA continue building collaboration through two-day symposium in Seoul

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) and Ministry of National Defense – Defense Installations Agency (MND-DIA) hosted their second joint symposium from Sept. 4-5, 2025, at the MND-DIA headquarters in Seoul, South Korea.

  • August

    Photo of USACE FED SkillBridge intern.

    SkillBridge Spotlight Series: 10 Questions with Staff Sgt. Hanwool Lee

    Staff Sgt. Hanwool Lee was a recent SkillBridge intern at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) in the Information Management Office (IMO). For Lee, born in South Korea and raised in Southern California, there were three reasons why he joined the service: the ability to protect America, to become a citizen and for the career and education opportunities the U.S. Army provides. He now plans to apply his skills from the Army to civilian life.

  • July

    Staff Sgt. Cullen Ellis, quality assurance representative, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, reaffirmed his commitment to service by signing an indefinite reenlistment contract on July 9, 2025, at Camp Henry, South Korea. Col. Jeremiah Willis, commander, USACE FED, administered the Oath of Enlistment at the ceremony. Ellis’ daughter, Marie, almost 3, joined him for the occasion.

    Army engineer reenlists with his daughter at his side in South Korea

    USAG HUMPHREYS, South Korea – With his almost three-year-old daughter at his side, Staff Sgt. Cullen Ellis, quality assurance representative, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District, reaffirmed his commitment to service by signing an indefinite reenlistment contract on July 9, 2025, at Camp Henry, South Korea. Col. Jeremiah Willis, commander, USACE FED, administered the Oath of Enlistment at the ceremony.

  • 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

    Brig. Gen. Joseph “Clete” Goetz II, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Pacific Ocean Division, and Ms. Gu, Ja Young, Executive Vice President and Chief Strategic Planning Officer, K-water, sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) between the two agencies in Daejeon, South Korea, on April 16, 2025.

    USACE, K-water renew Memorandum of Understanding to continue exchanges between the two agencies

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and K-water signed a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) in an event at K-water’s Research Institute in Daejeon, South Korea, on April 16, 2025. The new agreement, signed almost ten years to the day from its predecessor, will allow for collaborative activities in the area of water resource management.
  • 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.