James "Jim" Degraff, senior construction control representative, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Far East District, monitors concrete placement in zone A of East Elementary School, USAG Humphreys, South Korea on June 10, 2024. As a con rep, his role is to check slump, air content, chloride levels and concrete temperature every 75 cubic meters of concrete. This ensures quality material is placed on the project. The project will be the third elementary on the installation, providing space for 440 more students with the ability to increase to 600 students. (US Army photo by Rachel Napolitan)

Contractors place concrete for the slab in zone A of East Elementary School, Camp Humphreys, South Korea, on June 10, 2024. The project under construction by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Far East District will be the third elementary on the installation, providing space for 440 more students with the ability to increase to 600 students. (US Army video by Rachel Napolitan)

Krisynthia Sullivan, skillbridge intern with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, talks about Engineer Week and history and traditions behind it on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Feb. 21, 2024. Engineer’s Week was, in part, designed was to shed light on the behind the scenes work engineers do that often go without recognition. (DoD video by Ha Na Pong)

Aaron Schuff, resident engineer for the Far East District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, talks about the day-to-day work of his profession on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Feb. 21, 2024. Mr. Schuff was a project engineer in the Walla Walla District of the USACE before becoming a resident engineer. (U.S. Air Force video by Airman 1st Class Trevor Bell)

Daniel Carson, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers fire protection engineer, talks about his profession during 2024 Engineer Week on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Feb. 21, 2024. Carson received his fire protection license in 2021 and was the first fire protection engineer in the district. (DoD video by Ha Na Pong)

As 2024 approaches, we extend heartfelt thanks to our incredible stakeholders. Your sacrifices and hard work have been noticed and appreciated. Let's carry the spirit of resilience into the new year. From all of us at the Far East District, Happy Holidays!

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) conducted a change of command ceremony during which Col. Christopher W. Crary relinquished command of FED to Col. Heather A. Levy at Riverbend Golf Course, July 19.

For the second year in a row, United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Far East District (FED) volunteers virtually shared their Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math (STEAM) expertise and captured children’s imaginations with engaging STEAM activities, May 27. The event was a part of a relationship with Humphreys Central Elementary School that started in 2013.

Pedro Castillo Jr., a mechanical engineer, and Claudia Medina-Castillo, an engineering support assistant, discusses their families’ second tour in South Korea working with the Far East District and the opportunities they’re provided by being assigned in the geographic region of Asia.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Far East District at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys is working hard to finish the new Brian D. Allgood Army Community Hospital.

Col. Teresa A. Schlosser, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Far East District (FED), speaks on the significance of the move from Seoul, South Korea to U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys as the Transformation and Restationing Program nears its close. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers FED oversaw the T&R Program from its beginning and played many crucial roles in its progress.

Capt. Rodolfo Martinez, a project engineer, discusses how enjoys working at the FED and the opportunity he's provided to spend time with his family. Featured in the video is his son Benjamin Martinez as he picks up him after the school day.

Capt. Rodolfo Martinez, a project engineer, discusses how enjoys working at the FED and the opportunity he's provided to spend time with his family. Featured in the video is his son Benjamin Martinez as he picks up him after the school day.

One of our Senior Construction Control Representatives shares thoughts on working for the Far East District and encourages others to come join the team.

Col. Teresa Schlosser relieved Col. Stephen Bales, as commander of the Far East District, July 7 on U.S. Army Garrison Yongsan. She is the district's 36th commander.

This video highlights some of the major construction projects underway at Camp Humphreys.

Far East District engineers at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys recently completed construction of the new middle school.