Los Angeles District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

08/07/2026

Unwind by spending time on the water with family and friends. To help ensure nothing interferes with your rest and relaxation please wear a properly fitted life jacket and encourage others to wear theirs too. Please Wear It

08/06/2026

The latest issue of The Corps Environment explores the Army's 3Rs (Recognize, Retreat, Report) Explosives Safety Education Program and how the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers helps protect Soldiers, families and communities:

Formerly Used Defense Sites

08/04/2026

No Wake Zones are there for a reason. Reducing your speed helps protect swimmers, paddlers, and wildlife, keeps docks and boats safe from damage, and protects shorelines from erosion.

Remember, when you enter a No Wake Zone:
✅ Slow to idle speed
✅ Minimize your wake
✅ Stay alert for others on the water
✅ Take precautions to avoid carbon monoxide poisoning
✅ Make sure every passenger stays on the vessel and keeps their life jacket on

08/01/2026

“I’m awestruck by how we faced head on and overcame so many challenges, and by how we continue to grow and mature, to become even better,” said outgoing commander Col. Andrew Baker. “The Los Angeles District has an amazing, amazing reputation throughout the Corps, earned over 125 years, delivering infrastructure critical to our economy, resiliency and defense on a grand scale.”

As we officially close the chapter on Baker’s command and welcome Col. Joshua Bost as our 65th commander, take a look at the full recap of the transition.

From the historic backdrop of the San Pedro Breakwater to the massive $2 billion program executed over the last three years, read more about the ceremony and the future of the LA District’s mission.

Read the official article here: https://www.army.mil/article/294312

USACE South Pacific Division

SAN PEDRO, Calif. — The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District conducted a change of command ceremony July 31 overlooking the San Pedro Break...

07/31/2026

On July 31, 2026, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District held a change of command ceremony in the Fort MacArthur Community Center at San Pedro, California. In a traditional U.S. Army ceremony hosted by Brig. Gen. John Lloyd, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division commander and division engineer, Col. Andrew Baker relinquished command of the LA District to Col. Joshua Bost, the now 65th commander of the LA District.

The LA District is a world-class organization providing engineering solutions that responds to the needs of the nation, our environment and the communities we serve. Established in 1898, the district oversees a 226,000-square-mile area and encompasses about 700 civilian and military personnel to provide planning, engineering, construction, real estate, regulatory emergency management and environmental services.

Essayons!

USACE South Pacific Division

07/31/2026

Please join the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District for a Change of Command ceremony in honor of Col. Andrew Baker, outgoing commander, and Col. Joshua Bost, incoming commander at 10 a.m. Friday, July 31.

07/29/2026

USACE Deputy Commander of Military and International Operations Maj. Gen. Mark Quander and 432nd Wing Deputy Commander Col. Steven Mwesigwa pose for photos after discussing current and future critical facility construction projects July 28 at Creech Air Force Base, Nevada. USACE is the premiere engineering and construction organization in the military.

432d Wing / Creech AFB
USACE South Pacific Division
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Headquarters

07/27/2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District hosted a site visit July 27 alongside the City of Pico Rivera to apprise congressional office representatives on the upcomming construction for the Whittier Narrows Dam Safety Modification Project throughout the 3-mile span of the earthen dam. The visit underscored the challenges dam construction brings to downstream communities as impacts will include changes to traffic patterns, trail and park availability and mitigation efforts taken by USACE during the construction period.

Dam features are being improved to prevent catastrophic failure in the event of an unprecedented rainstorm event. As one of the most urban dams in USACE's portfolio, safety is a paramount priority as construction aims to upgrade the functional dam to handle unlikely—but not impossible, rainstorm events. USACE is leading forward and futureproofing the Whittier Narrows Dam to protect over 1 million people and $200 billion in property between the dam and the Pacific Ocean.

To learn more about the project, the dam and how to stay updated, visit https://wndsafetyproject.sec.usace.army.mil/.

USACE South Pacific Division

07/24/2026

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District was proud to join its partners at the Tibor Rubin Veterans Affairs Medical Center Community Living Center ribbon-cutting ceremony July 24 in Long Beach, California. The 120-bed, state-of-the-art facility supports the VA Long Beach Healthcare System mission to provide world-class care for veterans.

The three-story, 181,000-square-foot center is designed to support veterans requiring additional medical and long-term care. The Los Angeles District continues on-site work across the Tibor Rubin Veterans Affairs Medical Center campus in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs to modernize existing infrastructure and construct new facilities that enhance health care and improve outcomes for veterans.

To learn more about USACE's Department of Veterans Affairs projects, visit https://www.spl.usace.army.mil/Missions/Mega-Projects/Veterans-Affairs-Medical-Facilities/.

07/22/2026

Did you know drowning is a silent killer? Most people expect a drowning victim to wave, yell, or call for help, but drowning is often quiet and difficult to recognize. It’s estimated that around 60% of drowning incidents are witnessed. Bystanders don’t realize someone is in distress because they do not know the warning signs.

Common signs of a drowning person include:
• Head tilted back, bobbing up and down
• Mouth open, gasping for air
• Not yelling, can’t call for help
• Arms extended to the sides, pressing down on the water to keep the head above the surface