27 Apr 2026

A Career of Advocacy and Experience: Larry Estrada Joins Far East District as Deputy District Counsel

CAMP HUMPHREYS, South Korea – Larry Estrada brings with him more than three decades of federal service and a wealth of legal expertise as he steps into his role as deputy district counsel at the for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District. Estrada joined the Office of Counsel in January 2026. The position marks both a promotion and his first overseas assignment.

23 Apr 2026

SkillBridge Spotlight Series: 10 Questions with Staff Sgt. Kidam Paik

When Staff Sgt. Kidam Paik was contemplating his future career, he wanted to ensure it would benefit society. Hence, he decided to pursue a degree in road development. Kidam’s ambition was to build road systems in low- and middle-income countries to improve their infrastructures. Driven by a desire to build real roads, he followed a metaphorical path to USACE FED as a SkillBridge intern.

20 Apr 2026

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.

15 Apr 2026

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.

12 Apr 2026

USACE Far East District provides an open dialogue about contracting, construction, engineering and quality

In partnership with the Public Procurement Service (PPS) and the 411th Contracting Support Brigade (411th CSB), the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District (USACE FED) hosted its annual Industry Day and Quality Symposium April 7–8, 2026, in Suwon, South Korea.

2 Apr 2026

Bring Your Kid to Work Day: Raising the Next Generation of Scientists and Engineers

As students headed into spring break, the U.S. Corps of Engineers – Far East District hosted its second “Bring Your Kid to Work Day” (BYKTWD) event March 26, 2026, at district headquarters located on Camp Humphreys, South Korea.