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Sacramento District Employees Recognized for Medical Emergency Response, Reflect on Workplace Preparedness

By Grant Okubo USACE Sacramento District Published June 30, 2026
When a colleague at Sacramento District headquarters said she wasn’t feeling well, Jerilynn Hilmar alerted those nearby, Shelley McCoy stayed close to provide comfort and reassurance, and Elizabeth “Ellie” Hayes went downstairs to notify building security and escort first responders back to the scene. No cardiopulmonary resuscitation was performed and no automated external defibrillator was deployed, but their quick, coordinated response ensured she got the medical attention she needed. For that, the three received a commander’s coin from Sacramento District Commander Col. Robert McTighe on Dec. 8, 2025. They’re grateful for it, though they’re quick to put it in perspective.
USACE-Albuquerque District holds dam safety exercise for Abiquiu Dam

By Elizabeth Lockyear USACE-Albuquerque District public affairs Published June 24, 2026
The Albuquerque District held a Dam Safety Tabletop Exercise for Abiquiu Dam at the Abiquiu Rural Event Center in Abiquiu, N.M., May 7, 2026. The purpose of the exercise was to improve mutual awareness among Abiquiu Dam stakeholders of the roles and duties, communication needs, and coordination efforts necessary in the event of a dam emergency.
LA District commander hosts farewell town hall, awards ceremony

By Shawn Davis, USACE LA District Public Affairs U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Los Angeles District Published June 8, 2026
LOS ANGELES — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Commander Col. Andrew Baker hosted his farewell town hall and the district’s Second Quarter Awards Ceremony June 3 at the LA District headquarters building in downtown LA.

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July

3 Jul 2025
Navajo Nation hosts USACE Silver Jackets for flood response training
The Birdsprings Chapter of the Navajo Nation, in partnership with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Silver Jackets program, hosted its inaugural virtual and in-person flood response tabletop exercise May 30 in Birdsprings, Arizona.
March

31 Mar 2025
LA District hosts Iron King Mine Project Industry Day
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District’s Mega Projects Division hosted the Iron King Mine Project Industry Day Jan. 28 at Gateway Community College.
21 Mar 2025
USACE completes walk through, final inspection of Lario Park
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers completed a final walk-through inspection of Lario Park with representatives from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency March 19 in Azusa. Following the devastating wildfires in nearby Altadena, the EPA, working under a clean-up mission for FEMA, procured use of the park as a temporary staging area from late January to mid-March. EPA used the site to collect, sort and transport household hazardous materials from the Eaton Wildfire.
6 Mar 2025
USACE expands hazardous tree marking system, clarifies waiver process
In response to community feedback and a comprehensive review of hazardous tree removal procedures, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has implemented updates to its tree marking system and clarified details regarding the newly available hazardous tree removal waiver.
3 Mar 2025
Tree waiver option available for property owners enrolled in federally funded debris removal
A hazardous tree removal waiver has been established for property owners participating in the federally funded Private Property Debris Removal program, who wish to retain specific trees on their property. This waiver allows owners to retain certain trees identified by a professional arborist to be hazardous.
February

27 Feb 2025
South Pacific Division leads dam safety collaboration
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division’s Dam Safety Production Center conducted a multi-district dam safety awareness event Jan. 27-30 at the Los Angeles District’s Arizona area office in midtown Phoenix.
10 Feb 2025
US Army Corps of Engineers begins residential debris removal in LA County
This week, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, in coordination with the State of California and the Federal Emergency Management Agency, will begin Phase-2 debris removal for private residential properties in the Eaton and Palisades wildfire impact zones. The start of Phase-2 debris removal to private homes marks a major milestone in the wildfire recovery process for residents impacted by the wildfires.