The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

High school students from a dozen Portland-area schools visited Bonneville Lock and Dam Feb. 21 to celebrate Engineer Day.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

David Van Dorpe, deputy district engineer, presents Joshua Keever a Length of Service Award for 10 years of service March 15. The Arizona-Nevada Area Office Engineer Day celebration is typically held in March because of the summer heat. June 16 will mark the 244th U.S. Army Corps of Engineers birthday.

David Van Dorpe, deputy district engineer, presents Dave Palmer the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service March 15. Palmer was recognized for his outstanding service as a public affairs officer in support of the Debris Planning and Response Team mission for the Savannah District's Emergency Operations Center, in support of Georgia's impacts due to Hurricane Michael.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

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.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

David Van Dorpe, deputy district engineer, presents Dave Palmer the Achievement Medal for Civilian Service March 15. Palmer was recognized for his outstanding service as a public affairs officer in support of the Debris Planning and Response Team mission for the Savannah District's Emergency Operations Center, in support of Georgia's impacts due to Hurricane Michael.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

Col. Kirk Gibbs, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, and David Van Dorpe, deputy district engineer, present Length of Service Awards March 23. The Arizona-Nevada Area Office Engineer Day celebration is typically held in March because of the summer heat. June 16 will mark the 243rd USACE birthday.

Col. Kirk Gibbs, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District, and David Van Dorpe, deputy district engineer, present Jim Moye a Length of Service Award for 40 years of service March 23. The Arizona-Nevada Area Office Engineer Day celebration is typically held in March because of the summer heat. June 16 will mark the 243rd USACE birthday.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.

The Los Angeles District marked anniversary 237 of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their annual event June 29.

Under the commander’s motto “Taking Care of People,” the District converged on the Santa Fe Dam Recreation Area in Irwindale, Calif.

Engineer Day was the perfect venue to recognize teammates for their decades of service and accomplishments. This year, 78 District employees met the criteria of 10-to 45-years of service. In all, 28 employees were available to receive their award at the event.