25 Nov 2024

51 years of service: Calvin Foster’s legacy flows through USACE and his community

When Calvin Foster accepted a dam operator position at then-Success Dam and Lake in 1973, he didn’t imagine that it would be more than a half century later before his main objective for heading to the reservoir was to deplete its bass population. But something wonderful happened along the way: he found his calling.About a hundred friends, family

16 Oct 2024

Celebrating 95 years: Q&A with retiree Larry Smith

On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our retirees about their favorite parts of working at USACE. In this feature, we talk to Larry Smith, who began working at USACE in 1974.

16 Oct 2024

Celebrating 95 years: Q&A with retiree Steven Freitas

On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our retirees about their favorite parts of working at USACE. In this feature, we talked to Steven Freitas, who began working at USACE in 1983.

16 Oct 2024

Celebrating 95 years: Q&A with retiree Linda Finley

On October 7, 2024, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District celebrated 95 years as a district. As we celebrate our anniversary, check out our Q&A series where we asked some of our retirees about their favorite parts of working at USACE. In this feature, we talk to Linda Finley, who started working at USACE in 1978 as a student engineer.

4 Oct 2024

Sacramento District team member receives the Secretary of the Army Award for Valor

Robert Chase has been awarded the Secretary of the Army Award for Valor for his heroic actions to help rescue a man and his dog from an overturned vehicle last November. The commendation recognizes civilian employees and private citizens who perform an act of heroism or sacrifice with voluntary risk to their safety in the face of danger, both on

4 Apr 2024

Sacramento District public affairs officers place in Kassner competition

Three public affairs specialists at U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District placed in the Herbert A. Kassner Communication Awards Competition this year. The Kassner competition is conducted annually across all USACE districts on behalf of the Chief of Engineers. Products were judged on a 10-point grading system within 14 categories ranging

8 May 2020

Corps recruiting efforts shift online during COVID-19

The Coronavirus Pandemic has greatly affected current practices and procedures for many companies. Many have been hit so hard that not only are they not hiring, they have been forced to reduce their workforce, or perhaps shutter businesses completely. However, a quick check online also reveals that there are many companies still at work, still

18 Feb 2020

Mother’s Life Lessons Guide Eller Ever Higher

Many people struggle to find or recognize their higher purpose in life. Some never come to understand the significance of the minutes, hours and days that make up their life. Tambour Eller is not one of them.From a young age Eller looked to her mother, who raised her alone, for such answers. What she found was an example of how to face life's daily