JOINT USE INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS FACILITY RIBBON CUTTING

RIVANNA STATION, Va. -- An exterior view of the Joint-Use Intelligence Analysis Facility here, Aug. 10, 2010. The Defense Intelligence Agency hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the completion of the facility today. The 170,000 square-foot complex near Charlottesville, Va., will house analytical functions of the Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Ground Intelligence Center. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District managed design and construction of the facility, which was built as a result of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure legislation. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

Construction is under way on the new Yokota High School, a $40.5 million project in support of Airmen, Civilians and families at Yokota Air base, Japan. Officials from #USACE Japan District, the Department of Defense Education Activity, the installation, and the Contractor celebrated the beginning of construction during a groundbreaking ceremony May 19.

At 93,120 square-feet, the new facility will accommodate 325 students in grades nine through 12. The project, which is being constructed by the Corps in four phases is scheduled for initial completion in April 2017. #DODEA #BuildingStrong (USACE Photos by Satoshi Oka)

FORT BELVOIR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- Russian Minister of Defense Anatoly Serdyukov (center right) listens as Army officials explain design concepts for the new Fort Belvoir Community Hospital during the minister's visit to the hospital project site here Sept. 16, 2010. Serdyukov and other members of a Russian delegation visited the project at the invitation of U.S. Secretary of Defense Robert Gates while touring various quality-of-life facilities here. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, along with the U.S. Army Health Facility Planning Agency, is managing design and construction of the world-class $870 million hospital. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

BRAC 133

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District is managing design and construction of the $1.08 billion Department of Defense Office Complex (BRAC 133) shown here at Mark Center, July 30, 2010. The complex includes the two office towers shown here -- one 17 stories and one 15 stories -- two parking garages, a Remote Inspection Facility, and a Remote Delivery Facility. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, celebrated Black History Month, Feb. 19. The theme, Black Migrations, explored the movement of people of African descent from 1900 to present day, creating new social realities in the United States. This demographic shift changed our nation culturally, politically and socially. Shawntesha Ingram with the district’s Special Emphasis Committee organized the observation, which included static displays, Jazz music, a quiz and a Southern soul food brunch. The guest speakers were Col. John Baker, district commander, and Navy Capt. Preston Gill, Defense Contract Management Agency Europe commander.

USACE photo by Lori Egan

NGA CAMPUS EAST

FORT BELVOIR NORTH AREA, Va. -- A contractor works to seal the seams of a pre-cast parabolic arch constructed as part of West North Loop Road here, July 27, 2010. The road will pass over the arch, which was installed to preserve a stream which flows underneath, and to give wildlife a natural passage under the road. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District is managing design and construction of the $1.7 billion National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency Campus East project here, as well as the infrastructure required to support the new campus, as part of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure military construction programs which are ongoing on or near Fort Belvoir. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, celebrated Black History Month, Feb. 19. The theme, Black Migrations, explored the movement of people of African descent from 1900 to present day, creating new social realities in the United States. This demographic shift changed our nation culturally, politically and socially. Shawntesha Ingram with the district’s Special Emphasis Committee organized the observation, which included static displays, Jazz music, a quiz and a Southern soul food brunch. The guest speakers were Col. John Baker, district commander, and Navy Capt. Preston Gill, Defense Contract Management Agency Europe commander.

USACE photo by Lori Egan

BRAC 133

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- A contractor installs weatherproofing material on the face of the east tower while working at the Department of Defense Office Complex (BRAC 133) project site at Mark Center, Aug. 30, 2010. Construction of the complex began in January 2009 and is scheduled for completion in September 2011. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District is managing design and construction of the $1.08 billion complex as part of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) programs which are ongoing at and around Fort Belvoir, Va. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

Construction is under way on the new Yokota High School, a $40.5 million project in support of Airmen, Civilians and families at Yokota Air base, Japan. Officials from #USACE Japan District, the Department of Defense Education Activity, the installation, and the Contractor celebrated the beginning of construction during a groundbreaking ceremony May 19.

At 93,120 square-feet, the new facility will accommodate 325 students in grades nine through 12. The project, which is being constructed by the Corps in four phases is scheduled for initial completion in April 2017. #DODEA #BuildingStrong (USACE Photos by Satoshi Oka)

MISSILE DEFENSE AGENCY HQ

FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- Johnnie Alvarado, a mechanic with P&P Contractors, installs tracks for the drop ceiling in the Missile Defense Agency Headquarters building here Sept. 2, 2010. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Baltimore District is managing design and construction of the $38.5 million facility as part of ongoing 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) programs here. The facility is scheduled for completion in 2011. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

FORT BELVOIR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- Lt. Col. Troy Walker (left, back to camera), U.S. Army Health Facility Planning Agency (HFPA), talks with members of a German delegation during the group's visit to River Pavilion on the hospital project site Sept. 13, 2010. The delegation visited the site to view ongoing construction and speak with the project team in preparation for a military hospital construction project which will replace Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, along with HFPA, is managing construction of the Fort Belvoir hospital. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District will join HFPA in managing design and construction of the new hospital in Germany. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

BRAC 133

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Robert Damon, a laborer with R&D Installations, works on a "smart wall" system at the Department of Defense Office Complex (BRAC 133) project at Mark Center, Aug. 30, 2010. Construction of the complex began in January 2009 and is scheduled for completion in September 2011. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District is managing design and construction of the $1.08 billion complex as part of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) programs which are ongoing at and around Fort Belvoir, Va. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, celebrated Black History Month, Feb. 19. The theme, Black Migrations, explored the movement of people of African descent from 1900 to present day, creating new social realities in the United States. This demographic shift changed our nation culturally, politically and socially. Shawntesha Ingram with the district’s Special Emphasis Committee organized the observation, which included static displays, Jazz music, a quiz and a Southern soul food brunch. The guest speakers were Col. John Baker, district commander, and Navy Capt. Preston Gill, Defense Contract Management Agency Europe commander.

USACE photo by Lori Egan

Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, celebrated Black History Month, Feb. 19. The theme, Black Migrations, explored the movement of people of African descent from 1900 to present day, creating new social realities in the United States. This demographic shift changed our nation culturally, politically and socially. Shawntesha Ingram with the district’s Special Emphasis Committee organized the observation, which included static displays, Jazz music, a quiz and a Southern soul food brunch. The guest speakers were Col. John Baker, district commander, and Navy Capt. Preston Gill, Defense Contract Management Agency Europe commander.

USACE photo by Lori Egan

Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, celebrated Black History Month, Feb. 19. The theme, Black Migrations, explored the movement of people of African descent from 1900 to present day, creating new social realities in the United States. This demographic shift changed our nation culturally, politically and socially. Shawntesha Ingram with the district’s Special Emphasis Committee organized the observation, which included static displays, Jazz music, a quiz and a Southern soul food brunch. The guest speakers were Col. John Baker, district commander, and Navy Capt. Preston Gill, Defense Contract Management Agency Europe commander.

USACE photo by Lori Egan

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Buffalo District contractor recently began the permanent repair of 610 linear feet of the west pier along Little Sodus Bay, out-letting into Lake Ontario, in the Village of Fair Haven, Wayne County, New York. Photograph taken on July 21, 2022 by Yvonne Najera.

FORT BELVOIR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- Klaus Grummer, the mayor of Landstuhl, Germany, asks a question during a meeting at the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital project office here Sept. 13, 2010. Grummer and other members of a German delegation visited the site to view ongoing construction and speak with the project team in preparation for a military hospital construction project which will replace Landstuhl Regional Medical Center. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, along with the U.S. Army Health Facility Planning Agency (HFPA), is managing construction of the Fort Belvoir hospital. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District will join HFPA in managing design and construction of the new hospital in Germany. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

BRAC 133

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes

(RELEASED) July 15, 2010 -- A view of the Remote Inspection Facility under construction at the Department of Defense Office Complex (BRAC 133)project site at Mark Center in Alexandria, Va.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District is managing design and construction of the $1.08 billion facility as part of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure programs which are ongoing on and around Fort Belvoir, Va.

NGA CAMPUS EAST

FORT BELVOIR NORTH AREA, Va. -- Mike Rogers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District program manager for the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Campus East project, gives a briefing on the project to several leaders of the Brazilian army engineers during their visit to the site Aug. 24, 2010. The Brazilian delegation met with USACE leaders of the project team, and took a brief tour of the complex, which is still under construction. The USACE Baltimore District is managing design and construction of the $1.7 billion facility as part of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure programs here. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

BRAC 133

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Rigoberto Marin Delgadillo, a carpenter with TRICON Construction, works on a bulkhead at the Department of Defense Office Complex (BRAC 133) project site at Mark Center, Aug. 30, 2010. Construction of the complex began in January 2009 and is scheduled for completion in September 2011. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District is managing design and construction of the $1.08 billion complex as part of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) programs which are ongoing at and around Fort Belvoir, Va. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

BRAC 133

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes

(RELEASED) July 15, 2010 -- Joanne Hensley, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District, speaks to a group of visitors from USACE headquarters during a tour of the Department of Defense Office Complex (BRAC 133) project site at Mark Center in Alexandria, Va.

Hensley is the chief of program development for the BRAC 133 project.

New York District is managing design and construction of the $1.08 billion facility as part of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure programs which are ongoing on and around Fort Belvoir, Va.

Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, celebrated Black History Month, Feb. 19. The theme, Black Migrations, explored the movement of people of African descent from 1900 to present day, creating new social realities in the United States. This demographic shift changed our nation culturally, politically and socially. Shawntesha Ingram with the district’s Special Emphasis Committee organized the observation, which included static displays, Jazz music, a quiz and a Southern soul food brunch. The guest speakers were Col. John Baker, district commander, and Navy Capt. Preston Gill, Defense Contract Management Agency Europe commander.

USACE photo by Lori Egan

BRAC 133

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- Mickie Simpson (left), a real estate writer with BisNow, interviews Sammi Lasley, a college student and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District summer hire, during a visit to the Department of Defense Office Complex (BRAC 133) project site here July 30, 2010. The summer hire program gives students the opportunity to learn about career options with the Corps of Engineers while giving the students hands-on experience. The New York District is managing design and construction of the $1.08 billion project as part of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure programs which are ongoing on or around Fort Belvoir. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

Construction is under way on the new Yokota High School, a $40.5 million project in support of Airmen, Civilians and families at Yokota Air base, Japan. Officials from #USACE Japan District, the Department of Defense Education Activity, the installation, and the Contractor celebrated the beginning of construction during a groundbreaking ceremony May 19.

At 93,120 square-feet, the new facility will accommodate 325 students in grades nine through 12. The project, which is being constructed by the Corps in four phases is scheduled for initial completion in April 2017. #DODEA #BuildingStrong (USACE Photos by Satoshi Oka)

WARRIOR TRANSITION UNIT

FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- An exterior view of one of two Warrior Transition Unit barracks here, Sept. 17, 2010. Also shown in the background (left) is the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital, which is also under construction here, as part of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure programs. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Baltimore District, Belvoir Integrated Program Office, is managing design and construction of the WTU complex, which includes two 100,000-square-foot barracks that can house 288 service members. USACE Norfolk District is leading design and construction of the hospital. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo illustration by Marc Barnes)

Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, celebrated Black History Month, Feb. 19. The theme, Black Migrations, explored the movement of people of African descent from 1900 to present day, creating new social realities in the United States. This demographic shift changed our nation culturally, politically and socially. Shawntesha Ingram with the district’s Special Emphasis Committee organized the observation, which included static displays, Jazz music, a quiz and a Southern soul food brunch. The guest speakers were Col. John Baker, district commander, and Navy Capt. Preston Gill, Defense Contract Management Agency Europe commander.

USACE photo by Lori Egan

JOINT USE INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS FACILITY RIBBON CUTTING

RIVANNA STATION, Va. -- From left to right, Maj. Gen. Karl Horst, Brig. Gen. Peter "Duke" DeLuca and Maj. David Fedroff talk during a reception following a ribbon cutting marking the completion of the Joint-Use Intelligence Analysis Facility (JUIAF) here, Aug. 10, 2010. Horst is the commander of the U.S. Army Military District of Washington and Joint Force Headquarters National Capital Region; DeLuca is the commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) North Atlantic Division, and Fedroff is the deputy commander of the USACE Norfolk District. The 170,000 square-foot JUIAF complex will house analytical functions of the Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Ground Intelligence Center. Norfolk District managed design and construction of the facility, which was built as a result of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure legislation. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, celebrated Black History Month, Feb. 19. The theme, Black Migrations, explored the movement of people of African descent from 1900 to present day, creating new social realities in the United States. This demographic shift changed our nation culturally, politically and socially. Shawntesha Ingram with the district’s Special Emphasis Committee organized the observation, which included static displays, Jazz music, a quiz and a Southern soul food brunch. The guest speakers were Col. John Baker, district commander, and Navy Capt. Preston Gill, Defense Contract Management Agency Europe commander.

USACE photo by Lori Egan

FORT BELVOIR COMMUNITY HOSPITAL

FORT BELVOIR, Va. -- Karl Peter Bruch, Minister of Interior of Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany, asks a question during a meeting with the Fort Belvoir Community Hospital project team here Sept. 13, 2010. Bruch and other members of a German delegation visited the site to view ongoing construction and speak with the project team in preparation for a military hospital construction project which will replace Landstuhl Regional Medical Center in Landstuhl, Germany. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District, along with the U.S. Army Health Facility Planning Agency (HFPA), is managing construction of the Fort Belvoir hospital. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District will join HFPA in managing design and construction of the new hospital in Germany. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, celebrated Black History Month, Feb. 19. The theme, Black Migrations, explored the movement of people of African descent from 1900 to present day, creating new social realities in the United States. This demographic shift changed our nation culturally, politically and socially. Shawntesha Ingram with the district’s Special Emphasis Committee organized the observation, which included static displays, Jazz music, a quiz and a Southern soul food brunch. The guest speakers were Col. John Baker, district commander, and Navy Capt. Preston Gill, Defense Contract Management Agency Europe commander.

USACE photo by Lori Egan

Construction is under way on the new Yokota High School, a $40.5 million project in support of Airmen, Civilians and families at Yokota Air base, Japan. Officials from #USACE Japan District, the Department of Defense Education Activity, the installation, and the Contractor celebrated the beginning of construction during a groundbreaking ceremony May 19.

At 93,120 square-feet, the new facility will accommodate 325 students in grades nine through 12. The project, which is being constructed by the Corps in four phases is scheduled for initial completion in April 2017. #DODEA #BuildingStrong (USACE Photos by Satoshi Oka)

Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, celebrated Black History Month, Feb. 19. The theme, Black Migrations, explored the movement of people of African descent from 1900 to present day, creating new social realities in the United States. This demographic shift changed our nation culturally, politically and socially. Shawntesha Ingram with the district’s Special Emphasis Committee organized the observation, which included static displays, Jazz music, a quiz and a Southern soul food brunch. The guest speakers were Col. John Baker, district commander, and Navy Capt. Preston Gill, Defense Contract Management Agency Europe commander.

USACE photo by Lori Egan

BRAC 133

ALEXANDRIA, Va -- A view of Department of Defense Office Complex (BRAC 133) being constructed at Mark Center in Alexandria, Va., Aug. 16, 2010. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District, part of the North Atlantic Division, is managing design and construction of the $1.08 billion project. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

BRAC 133

NOTE: This image is a combination of several photos.

ALEXANDRIA, Va -- A view of Department of Defense Office Complex (BRAC 133) being constructed at Mark Center in Alexandria, Va., Aug. 16, 2010. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District, part of the North Atlantic Division, is managing design and construction of the $1.08 billion project. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo illustration by Marc Barnes)

Construction is under way on the new Yokota High School, a $40.5 million project in support of Airmen, Civilians and families at Yokota Air base, Japan. Officials from #USACE Japan District, the Department of Defense Education Activity, the installation, and the Contractor celebrated the beginning of construction during a groundbreaking ceremony May 19.

At 93,120 square-feet, the new facility will accommodate 325 students in grades nine through 12. The project, which is being constructed by the Corps in four phases is scheduled for initial completion in April 2017. #DODEA #BuildingStrong (USACE Photos by Satoshi Oka)

NGA CAMPUS EAST

FORT BELVOIR NORTH AREA, Va. -- Several leaders of the Brazilian army engineers meet with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officials during a visit to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Campus East project site Aug. 24, 2010. The Brazilian delegation met with USACE leaders of the project team, and took a brief tour of the complex, which is still under construction. The USACE Baltimore District is managing design and construction of the $1.7 billion facility as part of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure programs here. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

Construction is under way on the new Yokota High School, a $40.5 million project in support of Airmen, Civilians and families at Yokota Air base, Japan. Officials from #USACE Japan District, the Department of Defense Education Activity, the installation, and the Contractor celebrated the beginning of construction during a groundbreaking ceremony May 19.

At 93,120 square-feet, the new facility will accommodate 325 students in grades nine through 12. The project, which is being constructed by the Corps in four phases is scheduled for initial completion in April 2017. #DODEA #BuildingStrong (USACE Photos by Satoshi Oka)

Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, celebrated Black History Month, Feb. 19. The theme, Black Migrations, explored the movement of people of African descent from 1900 to present day, creating new social realities in the United States. This demographic shift changed our nation culturally, politically and socially. Shawntesha Ingram with the district’s Special Emphasis Committee organized the observation, which included static displays, Jazz music, a quiz and a Southern soul food brunch. The guest speakers were Col. John Baker, district commander, and Navy Capt. Preston Gill, Defense Contract Management Agency Europe commander.

USACE photo by Lori Egan

Construction is under way on the new Yokota High School, a $40.5 million project in support of Airmen, Civilians and families at Yokota Air base, Japan. Officials from #USACE Japan District, the Department of Defense Education Activity, the installation, and the Contractor celebrated the beginning of construction during a groundbreaking ceremony May 19.

At 93,120 square-feet, the new facility will accommodate 325 students in grades nine through 12. The project, which is being constructed by the Corps in four phases is scheduled for initial completion in April 2017. #DODEA #BuildingStrong (USACE Photos by Satoshi Oka)

Construction is under way on the new Yokota High School, a $40.5 million project in support of Airmen, Civilians and families at Yokota Air base, Japan. Officials from #USACE Japan District, the Department of Defense Education Activity, the installation, and the Contractor celebrated the beginning of construction during a groundbreaking ceremony May 19.

At 93,120 square-feet, the new facility will accommodate 325 students in grades nine through 12. The project, which is being constructed by the Corps in four phases is scheduled for initial completion in April 2017. #DODEA #BuildingStrong (USACE Photos by Satoshi Oka)

Construction is getting underway on the Rochester East Pier repair. The first step is to make sure safety measures are in place – this recently installed security fence is closing the pier to make way for #BuffaloDistrict to continue #BuildingStrong!

#USACE is committed to delivering construction of the Rochester East Pier repair to ensure safe navigation for harbor users. June 23, 2022

NGA CAMPUS EAST

FORT BELVOIR NORTH AREA, Va. -- Gen. Avena (right center), chief of the Brazilian army's Department of Engineering and Construction, asks a question about project delivery methods while meeting with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) officials during a visit to the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) Campus East project office Aug. 24, 2010. The general and other members of a Brazilian delegation met with USACE leaders of the project team, and took a brief tour of the NGA Campus East complex, which is still under construction. The USACE Baltimore District is managing design and construction of the $1.7 billion facility as part of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure programs here. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, celebrated Black History Month, Feb. 19. The theme, Black Migrations, explored the movement of people of African descent from 1900 to present day, creating new social realities in the United States. This demographic shift changed our nation culturally, politically and socially. Shawntesha Ingram with the district’s Special Emphasis Committee organized the observation, which included static displays, Jazz music, a quiz and a Southern soul food brunch. The guest speakers were Col. John Baker, district commander, and Navy Capt. Preston Gill, Defense Contract Management Agency Europe commander.

USACE photo by Lori Egan

BRAC 133

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes

(RELEASED) July 15, 2010 -- Tom Bean (left), U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) New York District, speaks to a group of visitors from USACE headquarters during a tour of the Department of Defense Office Complex (BRAC 133) project site at Mark Center in Alexandria, Va.

New York District is managing design and construction of the $1.08 billion facility as part of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure programs which are ongoing on and around Fort Belvoir, Va.

Sonny Franks, Albuquerque District FUDS project manager, speaks with race fans about the 3Rs of explosives safety. “The focus of our team is to educate individuals 25 years and younger regarding the hazards of finding unexploded ordnance in the desert and bringing it home,” Franks said. (USACE photo by Dave Palmer)

Europe District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, celebrated Black History Month, Feb. 19. The theme, Black Migrations, explored the movement of people of African descent from 1900 to present day, creating new social realities in the United States. This demographic shift changed our nation culturally, politically and socially. Shawntesha Ingram with the district’s Special Emphasis Committee organized the observation, which included static displays, Jazz music, a quiz and a Southern soul food brunch. The guest speakers were Col. John Baker, district commander, and Navy Capt. Preston Gill, Defense Contract Management Agency Europe commander.

USACE photo by Lori Egan

BRAC 133

ALEXANDRIA, Va. -- A view of northern Virginia from the roof of the Department of Defense Office Complex (BRAC 133) east tower at Mark Center, Aug. 30, 2010. Construction of the complex began in January 2009 and is scheduled for completion in September 2011. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers New York District is managing design and construction of the $1.08 billion complex as part of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC) programs which are ongoing at and around Fort Belvoir, Va. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

Construction is under way on the new Yokota High School, a $40.5 million project in support of Airmen, Civilians and families at Yokota Air base, Japan. Officials from #USACE Japan District, the Department of Defense Education Activity, the installation, and the Contractor celebrated the beginning of construction during a groundbreaking ceremony May 19.

At 93,120 square-feet, the new facility will accommodate 325 students in grades nine through 12. The project, which is being constructed by the Corps in four phases is scheduled for initial completion in April 2017. #DODEA #BuildingStrong (USACE Photos by Satoshi Oka)

JOINT USE INTELLIGENCE ANALYSIS FACILITY RIBBON CUTTING

RIVANNA STATION, Va. -- Maj. Gen. Mary A. Legere, commander of U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM), speaks with guests during a reception following a ribbon cutting marking the completion of the Joint-Use Intelligence Analysis Facility here, Aug. 10, 2010. The 170,000 square-foot complex will house analytical functions of the Defense Intelligence Agency and the National Ground Intelligence Center, which is part of INSCOM. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Norfolk District managed design and construction of the facility, which was built as a result of 2005 Base Realignment and Closure legislation. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Marc Barnes)

Construction is under way on the new Yokota High School, a $40.5 million project in support of Airmen, Civilians and families at Yokota Air base, Japan. Officials from #USACE Japan District, the Department of Defense Education Activity, the installation, and the Contractor celebrated the beginning of construction during a groundbreaking ceremony May 19.

At 93,120 square-feet, the new facility will accommodate 325 students in grades nine through 12. The project, which is being constructed by the Corps in four phases is scheduled for initial completion in April 2017. #DODEA #BuildingStrong (USACE Photos by Satoshi Oka)