Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

09/15/2026

Join us in congratulating the Alaska District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers third quarter award winners!

Congratulations to Aaron Crabtree, Callie Carmichael, Jamie Fuller, Mark Hale, Stephanie Gates, Aaron Sickels, Thareth Casey, Brent Goering, Brittany Boring, Ernie Hetrick, Mindy Fitzgerald, Jason Linn, Theresa Afrank, Dena Ivey and Neil Murray.

Proud of all the hardwork and dedication!

09/11/2026

WE REMEMBER

For many who remember September 11, 2001, the day began with an image that remains vivid 25 years later: a brilliantly clear early fall morning and blue skies that gave no hint of what was to come. Within hours, terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York and the Pentagon outside Washington, D.C., and the crash of a fourth hijacked airliner near Shanksville, Pennsylvania, had killed nearly 3,000 people and changed the nation.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was among the many organizations called upon to respond.

Today we remember and reflect.

09/01/2026

Join us as we extend a warm congratulations to Tanya Simmons, aka Brig. Gen. Simmons, as she takes the helm—bringing an inspiring vision focused on empowerment, innovation, and readiness.

Tanya is a part of the Alaska District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ohana where she is an accountant in the Resource Management Division.

Teammates like Tanya are what makes the difference in our division!

Building Strong and taking care of people across the enterprise. It's what we do!

| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters |

08/31/2026

💧 USACE ADVANCES MEKONG WATER SECURITY

USACE completed consecutive engagements with Lao PDR Ministry of Agriculture and Environment, National Water Management Committee and the Mekong River Commission (MRC) to advance Lao-operated Hydrologic Engineering Center Real Time Simulation flood decision support and finalize the regional Shared Vision Planning Webtool.

🤝This partnership strengthened local capacity, improved infrastructure resilience, aligned with U.S. Embassy Vientiane priorities, and positioned the United States for continued Mekong water-security cooperation.



| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters | Mekong River Commission | U.S. Pacific Command |

08/29/2026

FIGHTERTOWN RECAPITALIZATION

Representatives from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Ocean Division, USACE Alaska District, and the Air Force Special Programs Division brief more than 80 industry leaders on the Fightertown Recapitalization program in Seattle, Wash.

USACE is collaborating with the Associated General Contractors and the Society of American Military Engineers to share information on new acquisition methods, including Progressive Design-Build and Other Transaction Authorities, with initial solicitations currently underway.

Participants included Josh Biggers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Pacific Ocean Division; Neil Murray, Shannon Berry, Joseph Smiley, Michelle Mandel, Michelle Nelson, and Brent Goering, USACE Alaska District; and Judy Biddle, Air Force Special Programs Division.

08/27/2026

08/27/2026

UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN

🌴 Join the Pacific Ocean Division in saying "Aloha 'Oe a Hui Hou" to Brig. Gen. Joseph "Clete" Goetz as he relinquished command at a ceremony on Aug. 24, 2026. Maj. Gen. Kirk E. Gibbs, deputy Commanding General, Headquarters, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers presided.

🌎 From your ohana across 52% of the world, Alaska District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, US Army Corps of Engineers Far East District and Japan District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, mahalo for your leadership these past two years.

🤙🏽 It's never goodbye, but until we meet again...

| U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters | U.S. Army | U.S. Army Pacific | U.S. Pacific Command |

08/25/2026

MOURNING THE LOSS OF TWO POD MEMBERS

We mourn the loss of our teammates, Sabrina Hansen and Hayden Scalis, Alaska District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees killed in a plane crash in Western Alaska.

These individuals represented the very best of our mission team, working together to ensure the operational readiness of our critical remote sites.

Both serving within the district’s Engineering Division, Hansen worked as a fire protection engineer and Scalis as a mechanical engineer. They were on official duty conducting a routine project site visit in support of the U.S. Air Force.

“We mourn the tragic loss of our selfless teammates. They were public servants and true professionals, dedicated to securing our nation,” said Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham, 56th Chief of Engineers and USACE commanding general. “Our thoughts are with their families and colleagues during this time of immeasurable loss.”

“Our district family carries a heavy burden with the loss of our colleagues, Sabrina and Hayden,” said Col. Victor Trujillo II, Alaska District commander. “We will continue to support and mourn alongside their families, and our thoughts and prayers are with everyone involved in this tragedy.”

The USACE-chartered flight with Security Aviation crashed at Cape Newenham on Aug. 20 with eight personnel on board. The nature of their mission at the Cape Newenham Long Range Radar Site was to inspect and perform maintenance on a new fire suppression system.

The crash is currently under investigation by the National Transportation Safety Board. The Alaska State Troopers will release the names of the non-Department of War affiliated persons.

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08/21/2026

ANTITERRORISM AWARENESS MONTH

Recently, Brig. Gen. Jospeh "Clete Goetz, commanding general Pacific Ocean Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers signed a proclamation announcing the division focus on heightened antiterrorism awareness and vigilance.

Conducting classes and drills, almost 40 participants completed their annual Antiterrorism Level I Awareness Training.

Led by the Safety and Facility Managers, EVA-TRAC familiarization training was also included to ensure personnel can operate the system if someone becomes immobilized during a real-time evacuation.

REMEMBER: If you see something, say something!

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