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Breakfast with the Chief
By Dave Palmer
LOS ANGELES — Society of American Military Engineers posts from Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire held their 26th annual joint breakfast meeting Jan. 13. The keynote speaker currently serves as the Acting Chief of Engineers and Commanding General for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Los Angeles District Commander Col. Mark Toy introduced Maj. Gen. Merdith W.B. (Bo) Temple to more than 100 SAME members. He mentioned that, among the general's many accomplishments, he holds the distinction of being the only individual to ever hold all four general officer billets at USACE headquarters. Once a permanent Chief is named, Temple will retire with 37 years-of-service.
For his remarks, Temple took the opportunity to discuss where the Corps and the Army find themselves today and where they are headed.
“As fiscal year 2011 came to an end, the Corps was wrapping up an unprecedented period of construction and project execution,” said Temple. “For example, over the past five years, we provided $12 billion in BRAC-related (Base Realignment and Closure) construction; $7 billion of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus) work in both military and civil works programs; and about $14 billion of Gulf Coast recovery work!”
And, 2011 brought roughly three times the disaster declarations of a normal year.
“USACE responded to devastating tornadoes and severe spring storms, as well as hurricanes and tropical storms, under the National Response Framework in support of FEMA,” said Temple. “We are working now with the $1.7 billion appropriated supplement to the Corps’ budget in disaster relief to make emergency repairs before the 2012 flood season is upon us.”
For the future the general discussed the continuing fiscal challenges the Nation faces.
“We are operating in a more complex, less certain, resource-constrained environment which requires a more focused, systems-based approach and more collaboration to develop and deliver safe, quality engineering solutions on time, at or below cost, to our customers, stakeholders and partners.”
Even with fiscal challenges, locally, the District will benefit from Obama administration programs like America’s Great Outdoors and the new Urban Waters Federal Partnership which selected the Los Angeles River Watershed as one of seven pilot locations to enhance existing work like the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan.
“The Los Angeles District is a strong supporter of revitalizing the river, with several on-going studies and potential projects that aim to restore riverside habitat, increase public access to the river and promote recreational opportunities,” said Temple.
Military construction projects also hold great promise for the region.
“South Pacific Division’s FY 12 budget is about $1.2 billion, which is about $200 million more than last year, with two significant MILCON projects at Fort Irwin accounting for most of that increase," said Temple. "Another highlight is that Los Angeles District estimates that they will award more than $200 million to small businesses in FY 12.”
Oh man, these guys were a pleasure. We got seated right at the front of the train at New Orleans Square and I started snapping pictures. They saw me and I guess got a kick out of it, cause they started posing and smiling for me. :D
Then their friend/coworker started walking up on the left side there and was like, "Don't waste your film on those two old guys!" Haha. I was like, "It's digital!" But I don't think they heard me. :)
Trivia: The guys (and gals) who work the Disneyland Railroad have to get on a waiting list to get in. They do it for the sheer joy of how awesome it is to run the real life steam trains that run on the track. (I thought they worked as volunteers, but I've been informed that isn't the case and they do get paid.)
Mar. 14, 2020, in Orlando, Fla.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Maria Henderson, 204th Public Affairs Detachment)
Spc. Erika Valento, 829th Engineer Company, checks a detainee's blood sugar with a portable glucometer while making her rounds in the Remembrance II Theater Internment Facility at Camp Cropper. Valento works as part of a medical team that administers health care at the wire for over 3,000 Camp Cropper detainees. Photo provided by the 829th Engineer Company.
Mar. 14, 2020, in Orlando, Fla.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Maria Henderson, 204th Public Affairs Detachment)
Part of the Alpine Loop of old mining trails and stagecoach roads that are not for the faint of heart with uneven slickrock, very uneven surfaces and narrow shelf paths. Great fun and paths to spectacular high country in the San Juan Mountains of western Colorado.
Mar. 14, 2020, in Orlando, Fla.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Maria Henderson, 204th Public Affairs Detachment)
Soldiers from the Florida Army National Guard's 779th Engineer Battalion prepare a meal during the Phillip A. Connelly Food Service competition in Tallahassee, Fla., Feb. 2, 2014. Photo by Master Sgt. Thomas Kielbasa
The smoke is from about 4 rockets that
just hit the compound. Very rare for
charlie to do that during the day. We
ruled the daylight and charlie ruled the
night.
Mar. 14, 2020, in Orlando, Fla.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Maria Henderson, 204th Public Affairs Detachment)
Mechanical Engineering–Engineering Mechanics Department, Michigan Technological University
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Personnel and vehicles with the 878th Engineer Battalion, 648th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, Georgia Army National Guard assemble at battalion headquarters in Augusta, Georgia, in preparation for mobilization to Louisiana in support of Hurricane Ida response operations Sept. 1, 2021. Engineer companies from across the state will mobilize with heavy equipment and conduct debris clearance operations. (U.S. Army National Guard photo by Maj. William Carraway)
swindon to swindon
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seen here at twerton meadows,between bath/bristol
LOS ANGELES — Employees from around the Los Angeles District gathered for the annual Engineer Day and Awards Ceremony at Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area near Irwindale, Calif., June 24.
Los Angeles District Commander Col. Mark Toy welcomed everyone and mentioned that as a USMA graduate he was very pleased with the motto selection, Duty, Honor, Country, the motto of West Point. He said it is also the District’s foundation as we are Building Strong and Taking Care of People.
With 90 employees receiving length of service certificates ranging from ten to 45 years it is clearly appropriate as a tribute to them and the thousands of Soldiers and Civilians serving in 39 countries around the world.
The day featured “County Fair” type events for kids of all ages and several teambuilding challenges with the "Future Chiefs" defeating "The Chiefs" seven to three in Ultimate Frisbee. The 2011 Picnic Committee ensured a wide range of activity and a raffle drawing to close out the day with prizes like iPad, LCD TV and gift certificates.
June is an important month for Army and Americans. Flag Day and the Army’s birthday on June 14 and the reason for Engineer Day, George Washington's appointing the first Army engineers on June 16, 1775.
Airman 1st Class Nikolas Kenna puts an explosive ordinance disposal 9 bomb suit on a student as he briefs about the suit in the middle school gym during the Civil Engineer week at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea Feb. 16. A1C Kenna is a Explosive Ordinance Disposal apprentice. During this week various career fields from the 51st Civil Engineer Squadron demonstrated their professions and allowed hands on training with to both high school and middle school students.
U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Stephenie Wade
A soldier assigned to the 50th Engineer Company, 1st Platoon, Camp Laguardia, Republic of Korea, ducks as a pontoon bridge section unloaded from an M945 Bridge Transporter, splashes into the Imjin River, ROK, during a bridge building training exercise on Oct. 22, 1998. Many of the participants in todays exercise are officers participating in accordance with the U.S. Army Officer Professional Development Program, a program designed to improve team building and soldiery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant James Mossman) (Released0
Breakfast with the Chief
By Dave Palmer
LOS ANGELES — Society of American Military Engineers posts from Los Angeles, Orange County and the Inland Empire held their 26th annual joint breakfast meeting Jan. 13. The keynote speaker currently serves as the Acting Chief of Engineers and Commanding General for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.
Los Angeles District Commander Col. Mark Toy introduced Maj. Gen. Merdith W.B. (Bo) Temple to more than 100 SAME members. He mentioned that, among the general's many accomplishments, he holds the distinction of being the only individual to ever hold all four general officer billets at USACE headquarters. Once a permanent Chief is named, Temple will retire with 37 years-of-service.
For his remarks, Temple took the opportunity to discuss where the Corps and the Army find themselves today and where they are headed.
“As fiscal year 2011 came to an end, the Corps was wrapping up an unprecedented period of construction and project execution,” said Temple. “For example, over the past five years, we provided $12 billion in BRAC-related (Base Realignment and Closure) construction; $7 billion of American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (stimulus) work in both military and civil works programs; and about $14 billion of Gulf Coast recovery work!”
And, 2011 brought roughly three times the disaster declarations of a normal year.
“USACE responded to devastating tornadoes and severe spring storms, as well as hurricanes and tropical storms, under the National Response Framework in support of FEMA,” said Temple. “We are working now with the $1.7 billion appropriated supplement to the Corps’ budget in disaster relief to make emergency repairs before the 2012 flood season is upon us.”
For the future the general discussed the continuing fiscal challenges the Nation faces.
“We are operating in a more complex, less certain, resource-constrained environment which requires a more focused, systems-based approach and more collaboration to develop and deliver safe, quality engineering solutions on time, at or below cost, to our customers, stakeholders and partners.”
Even with fiscal challenges, locally, the District will benefit from Obama administration programs like America’s Great Outdoors and the new Urban Waters Federal Partnership which selected the Los Angeles River Watershed as one of seven pilot locations to enhance existing work like the Los Angeles River Revitalization Master Plan.
“The Los Angeles District is a strong supporter of revitalizing the river, with several on-going studies and potential projects that aim to restore riverside habitat, increase public access to the river and promote recreational opportunities,” said Temple.
Military construction projects also hold great promise for the region.
“South Pacific Division’s FY 12 budget is about $1.2 billion, which is about $200 million more than last year, with two significant MILCON projects at Fort Irwin accounting for most of that increase," said Temple. "Another highlight is that Los Angeles District estimates that they will award more than $200 million to small businesses in FY 12.”
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Minolta Dynax - Maxxum - 700si with Tokina 4-5.6/70-200, Fuji Xtra 400, exposure 1/4/5.6, self developed C-41 colour film, pp in Gimp.
A Soldier from the Florida Army National Guard's 779th Engineer Battalion prepares ice tea during the Philip A. Connelly Food Service competition in Tallahassee, Fla., Feb. 2, 2014. Photo by Master Sgt. Thomas Kielbasa
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ROSE DOWNS & THOMPSON LTD
ENGINEERS.
The Caroline Street frontage has large lettering, not very legible, that reads ROSE DOWNS & THOMPSON LTD ESTABLISHED 1777
Freedom of the City exercised by the Royal Engineers on 27th April 2013. Present were 25 Squadron, Royal Engineers Association and the Band of the Corps of Royal Engineers.
Gibraltar has a long standing association with the Corps of Royal Engineers with the Freedom of the City granted to the Royal Engineers in 1972. They exercised their right to march through the City with flags flying, drums playing and bayonets fixed.
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The engineer of this old train, he was just giving some flak to this guy opposite the train and when he turned he was still grinning.
Mar. 14, 2020, in Orlando, Fla.
(U.S. Army Reserve photo by Sgt. Maria Henderson, 204th Public Affairs Detachment)
The new shortest route after the bus stop move requires walking across a creek - there is a well worn path. You can probably blame the teenagers for that. Maybe those young 'uns should learn their place?
A soldier assigned to the 50th Engineer Company, 1st Platoon, Camp Laguardia, Republic of Korea, and elements of the 2-9 Infantry, Camp Casey, ROK, rest after building a pontoon bridge on the Imjin River, ROK, for a simulated bridge building training exercise on Oct. 22, 1998. As a safety precaution their pant legs have been de,bloused to allow water drainage in the event they were to fall into the river. (U.S. Air Force photo by Technical Sergeant James Mossman) (Released)