Baltimore District News

USACE Baltimore District Strengthens Partnership with Veteran Foundation

Jeremy Todd — Mon, 26 Jan 2026 16:12:00 GMT

Following the conclusion of the 30-year Spring Valley Formerly Utilized Defense Site project in Washington, D.C., the Baltimore District donated an 80-by-40-foot steel building to the Hyner Lodge Foundation outside Lock Haven, PA, providing the foundation with a horse barn and storage facility that supports its programs for wounded, injured, and disabled veterans and their families.

Mission First: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers delivers Old Guard Interim Stables less than one year after request

Jeremy Todd — Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:17:00 GMT

When the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) faced a seemingly impossible challenge last winter — design and build a removable, 10,000-square-foot equine facility on a site adjacent to Arlington National Cemetery in less than a year — the solution came not from conventional construction practices, but from innovative collaboration with industry partners.

Raystown Dam Flood Gate Systems Enter Latest Phase of Comprehensive Rehabilitation

Jeremy Todd — Thu, 10 Jul 2025 17:44:00 GMT

In May on Raystown Lake near Hesston, Pa., while visitors enjoyed recreational activities upstream, a diving operation was underway 170 feet below the surface where repairs continued to the 52-year-old structure that protects downstream communities along the Juniata and Susquehanna Rivers. It's the latest phase in a series of construction contracts improving the flood gate systems at the dam.

Jennings Randolph Lake Plants Native Chestnuts in National Conservation Program

Jeremy Todd — Sat, 07 Jun 2025 14:24:00 GMT

Jennings Randolph Lake staff and volunteers planted 40 American chestnut seedlings along Sunset Trail at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, owned and operated recreation site, June 7, 2025. This effort comes as part of a national conservation program that chose the Corps park as one of only 19 spotlight sites across the country.

Building for Warriors: US Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District Transforms Fort Meade Living Quarters

Jeremy Todd — Mon, 21 Apr 2025 14:37:00 GMT

At Fort Meade, Maryland, a transformation is rising from the ground. Two multi-story buildings stand as proof of a decade-long vision now taking physical form—the Freedom Center barracks project, a team effort between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District and the Intelligence Community that promises to set new standards for military housing in the digital age.

Raystown Lake Operations Project Manager retires after over four decades of federal service

Nicole Strong — Thu, 16 Jan 2025 12:56:00 GMT

After 45 years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Raystown Lake Operations Project Manager Jude Harrington is retiring. His illustrious four-decade career with USACE was celebrated at a retirement event on Jan. 8, where colleagues, family, friends, and community members gathered to reflect on his dedicated service and contributions to the Raystown community.

USACE Baltimore District Capital Area Office Breaks Ground on Military Working Dog Hospital

Jeremy Todd — Fri, 06 Dec 2024 18:13:49 GMT

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Behind the secure gates of Fort Belvoir, ground has been broken for a new $21.9 million veterinary center that will transform medical care for the military's four-legged service members. The planned facility, with its advanced surgical suites and specialized rehabilitation areas, represents the Department of Defense's commitment to maintaining the health of its vital canine force.

Generations on the Water

Nicole Strong, Thomas Deaton, Jeremy Todd — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 17:04:00 GMT

Born in Cecil County, Baltimore District’s Jacob Tuer was destined for a life on the water. His neighborhood had a slip for the family boat, and he spent countless hours on jon boats cruising the Elk River with his father, Jeff, who operated survey vessels for the Baltimore District from 2014 to 2018. But when a container ship struck the Key Bridge, leading to its collapse and blocking a vital shipping channel, another member of this family of Maryland watermen, Jacob’s brother Matthew, found his path converging with his brother’s in an unexpected way.

USACE Public Affairs - Ensuring Trust & Transparency During the Key Bridge Response

Kurt Rauschenberg — Wed, 28 Aug 2024 16:56:00 GMT

When the sun rose over the Patapsco River on March 26, it unmasked a shadow of tragedy and despair. The historic Francis Scott Key Bridge was destroyed, the M/V DALI sat immovable in the Fort McHenry Federal Channel, six lives were lost, thousands were out of work and the flow of commerce into and out of the Port of Baltimore was brought to a halt. Knowing the mission to come, it was that morning when the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District Public Affairs Office would rally its extensive communications capabilities.

USACE Responds to Francis Scott Key Bridge Collapse

Nicole Strong — Thu, 15 Aug 2024 17:12:00 GMT

In the early morning of March 26, 2024, crew aboard Motor Vessel DALI issued the mayday call moments before the crash that took down the Francis Scott Key Bridge, enabling authorities to limit vehicle traffic on the span. The collapse of this pivotal piece of infrastructure sent eight construction workers into the Patapsco River below, taking the lives of six of them.

Versatile Ecologist Takes on Multiple Roles to Ensure Smooth Operations at Unified Command Center

Jeremy Todd — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT

In the heart of the Emergency Operations Center (EOC), where efficiency is paramount and every role is critical, Amani Khalil stands out as a beacon of adaptability and expertise.

Baltimore Native Leads Coordination Efforts for US Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore in Key Bridge Response

Jeremy Todd — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT

In the heart of Baltimore, Kimberly Matthews, a design manager with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore, stands at the forefront of disaster mitigation efforts, orchestrating a seamless coordination between USACE engineers and architectural engineering firms.

From Bugs to Bridges: A Biologist’s Dedication Shines in Baltimore Harbor Crisis

Jeremy Todd — Wed, 14 Aug 2024 16:00:00 GMT

Ariel Poirier, a biologist with USACE Baltimore, applies her passion for nature and expertise as an operations liaison in response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse.

Steve Young's Legacy: Four Decades of Dedication at Indian Rock Dam

Pentagon News — Wed, 22 May 2024 14:59:00 GMT

The Indian Rock Dam is firmly positioned in southern Pennsylvania, where Codorus Creek drifts through the countryside. Steve Young, a seasoned veteran of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Baltimore District, has more than 40 years of dedicated service at the helm of this critical infrastructure.

Safety: The throughline of the Francis Scott Key Bridge response

Joshua Voda — Thu, 02 May 2024 15:48:00 GMT

In the response for the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse, safety is paramount to the success of the Unified Command's efforts.

Large flock of cranes nibbles at Key Bridge wreckage

Bobby Petty — Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:15:00 GMT

Having removed roughly 3,000 of the estimated 50,000 tons of mangled iron trusswork, rebar, and concrete resting on the bottom of the Patapsco River, the cranes supporting the Francis Scott Key Bridge response still have much work ahead of them.

USACE’s underwater response to the Francis Scott Key Bridge collapse

Brianna Clay — Sat, 13 Apr 2024 18:58:00 GMT

In the Key Bridge Response, USACE is working in a joint effort with the U.S. Navy’s Supervisor of Salvage and Diving (SUPSALV) to oversee the commercial dive companies performing the work underwater.

The Journey of Craig Eisenhower and the Legacy of Foster Joseph Sayers Dam

Kurt Rauschenburg — Fri, 23 Feb 2024 16:51:00 GMT

In Pennsylvania’s picturesque landscapes, where the Foster Joseph Sayers Dam stands as a symbol of human ingenuity and natural beauty, Craig Eisenhower, head dam operator, tells how his more than three-decade journey with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers unfolds.

Operator follows father’s footsteps on board the CATLETT

Nicole Strong — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 20:10:00 GMT

Born in Cecil County, Maryland, Jacob Tuer was destined for a life on the water. His neighborhood had a slip for his family boat to rest in, and he spent countless hours on jon boats cruising the Elk River with his father.

USACE, Baltimore District project manager saves child from Pasadena waterway

Nicole Strong — Tue, 14 Nov 2023 16:21:59 GMT

Zachary Sandonato, a project manager with the Baltimore District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, along with his wife Nicole, saved a 4-year-old boy from a waterway near their Pasadena, Md. home Nov. 3.