On November 13, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) held a prestigious awards ceremony at its headquarters in Washington D.C., recognizing the exceptional contributions of both Civilians and Soldiers. Hosted by Lt. Gen. William H. "Butch" Graham, Jr., the event celebrated the hard work and dedication of the workforce. Among the honorees, Ms. Jacqueline J. Keiser received the Gen. John W. Morris Civilian of the Year award for her leadership in significant projects, including Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico and the Caño MartÃn Peña Ecosystem Restoration Project. This recognition highlights the critical role of USACE personnel in advancing engineering and environmental initiatives across the nation [8b0744be].
In addition to the awards ceremony, the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville has recently completed its fiscal year closeout, achieving record results. The Center finalized 3,680 contract actions and obligated a total of $2.421 billion, overcoming initial IT challenges that delayed the process. Notably, it awarded over $900 million in contracts to small businesses, including those owned by disadvantaged and women entrepreneurs, demonstrating a strong commitment to supporting the small business community [a4bc9ecf].