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  • October

    Over many years, Paul Charles Boudousquie continuously refined his 1872 reference map of Mobile Bay. For many years it served as a trusty reference for sailors navigating the bay, helping improve the economy of the region following the Civil War. (Courtesy of Boudousquie Family)

    Family Legacy of Service Stands the Test of Time

    More than 100 years after Paul Charles Boudousquié ended a 30-year career with USACE, his “magnum opus” compelled his great-grandson to learn more about his remarkable life and career as an Army Engineer. This legacy of service remains a profound inspiration for a Sacramento District employee.

  • September

    Now Lt Col David Kaulfers on a project site visit on 11 September, 2001.

    Afghanistan District reflects on 9/11 while currently serving

    Wednesday September 11, 2019 was a solemn day around the country, and even more so for the volunteer civilians and military members of the Afghanistan District, currently deployed in the country.
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    Collaboration and persistence bring South Sacramento Habitat Conservation Plan to life

    How do you preserve the Sacramento region’s agriculture, natural resources, endangered species and critical habitat, while still allowing for the necessary growth of area cities and housing? With dogged determination and working together with area agencies for more than 20 years.

  • August

    Tambour Eller on site at Mosul Dam in Iraq. Eller served as the project executive for the Mosul Dam Task Force and was recognized as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Employee of the Year for her work on the task force as well as work with USACE's Sacramento District and South Atlantic Division. Eller stated that her time on the task force was a wonderful experience and encouraged other USACE civilians to volunteer for deployment opportunities.

    USACE Employee Awarded Top Honors for Three Separate Assignments

    Tambour Eller, currently serving as the project executive on the Mosul Dam Task Force during its final close out, was recently named the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civilian of the Year. Eller received the award for her combined work in three jobs over the course of the awards period.
  • Maj. Gen. Anthony Funkhouser, USACE Deputy Commanding General for Military and International Operations, presents Arianna Raymundo, Sacramento District Army/Air Force section chief, with the 2019 USACE Project Manager of the Year Award.

    District stars shine at USACE Awards

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has recognized three Sacramento District employees and a planning