28 Sep 2018

Employee Spotlight: Gina Pasqualucci

Employee Spotlight: Name: Gina PasqualucciJob Title: Chief, Office of Small Business Programs  How long have you been at Honolulu District/USACE?:Started 2 April 2018 almost 6 months Interesting or unique fact about you:  I never climbed the ladder in my career field. I have worked in many areas: legal secretary to put myself through college,

14 Sep 2018

Michael F. Wong selected as Environmental Branch Chief

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii (Sept. 14, 2018) -- Michael F. Wong has been selected as Honolulu District’s new Chief, Environmental Branch, Programs and Project Management Division. Wong previously held the job of Chief, Civil Works Technical Branch in the Engineering and Construction Division at Honolulu District.

11 Sep 2018

Honolulu District activates EOC, response teams for storms

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers- Honolulu District activated its Emergency Operation Center Sept. 6, 2018, in support of the response to Typhoon Mangkhut that ravaged the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, and Hurricane/Tropical Storm Olivia that is heading for landfall in the eastern Hawaiian Islands. USACE is working in partnership with the local, state, and federal response in preparation for Hurricane/Tropical Storm Olivia. USACE has more than 100 personnel engaged and coordinating with local, state and Federal Emergency Management Agency partners on the Hawaiian Islands and CNMI.

7 Sep 2018

Safety Outreach for Makapu’u Lighthouse and Rabbit and Kaohekaipu Islands

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Honolulu District will be sharing safety information about Formerly Used Defense Sites, also known as FUDS, and the 3Rs of Explosives Safety (Recognize, Retreat, Report) for the Makapu’u Lighthouse area and Rabbit and Kaohekaipu Islands. Visitors to the booth will learn how to stay safe on land and in the water if they encounter potential munitions by following the 3Rs. The Honolulu District will be handing out 3Rs safety materials (pictured on back) and children can participate at the coloring station.

20 Aug 2018

Public invited to watershed management information meeting in west Maui

The Honolulu District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), partnering with the State of Hawaii Department of Land and Natural Resources’ (DLNR) Division of Aquatic Resources, will provide an update on the West Maui Watershed Management Study at the Ridge 2 Reef Initiative (R2R) public meeting Aug. 30, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Veterans Memorial Center, 198 Fleming Road Lahaina, Hawaii.

26 Jul 2018

Honolulu District gets first female commander

FORT SHAFTER, Hawaii (July 20, 2018) -- Lieutenant Col. Kathryn P. Sanborn became the 71st commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Honolulu District during a change of command ceremony held July 20, on Fort Shafter's Palm Circle parade field.

11 Jun 2018

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Releases Work Plan for Fiscal 2018 Civil Works Appropriations

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) delivered to Congress its Fiscal Year 2018 (FY 2018) work plan for the Army Civil Works program on Thursday, June 7.

28 Apr 2018

Joint Earth Day Cleanup at Fort DeRussy Collects 45 Pounds of Trash

Fort DeRussy, Hawaii  (April 28, 2018) - - Armed with hand-held trash pickers and garbage bags, more than 40 volunteers combed areas of Fort DeRussy in Waikiki April 28, gathering trash, bottles and other debris as part of Earth Day 2018.Honolulu District Commander Lt. Col. James D. Hoyman volunteered alongside 43 Punahou School Junior ROTC

9 Apr 2018

Debris mission is a first for seasoned deployer

FORT SHAFTER — When natural disasters strike locations within the U.S. and its territories, U.S Army Corps of Engineers personnel from across the country mobilize to assist with the disaster recovery missions.  While supporting an impacted location with potentially catastrophic damage, these personnel leave behind parents who worry about them and,

6 Apr 2018

Districts celebrate 113th Birthday with a sunrise hike

HONOLULU- (April 6, 2018) - - Traditionally I enjoy hiking off the beaten path, going on trails less traveled, hikes not featured on the front pages of tour guides which, when finished, leave me covered head to toe with dirt. Hiking lets me escape the hustle and bustle of daily island life, hearing leaves blowing in the wind or even a chance