28 Mar 2019

We seek help for our physical well-being, but what about our mental health?

It’s not unusual for family, friends and work colleagues to discuss all kinds of health matters, but why is it that so many people choose to keep quiet when it comes to mental health concerns?

14 Mar 2019

Corps employees help find cremains among Camp Fire debris

In November 2018, the Camp Fire decimated the rural town of Paradise, California, becoming the state’s most destructive and deadliest wildfire ever. The windswept fire razed more than 14,000 residences, and at least 86 people were killed.While Sacramento District’s official involvement following the Camp Fire has been minimal, that hasn’t prevented

11 Mar 2019

Sacramento District Employee Photo Contest

The Sacramento District recently held an employee photo contest to showcase their skill with a camera. We received more than 100 entries from across the district. The photos were voted on during our annual holiday party and the top three will be framed and displayed in our headquarters building in Downtown Sacramento.Bronze Medal Photo: Half Dome

15 Feb 2019

Port Chicago – The most solemn memorial you’ll never visit

During World War II, where did the biggest loss of life on U.S. soil take place? Most people immediately think of the attack on Pearl Harbor and answer Hawaii. But that is incorrect. Hawaii didn’t even become a U.S. state until 1959. The biggest loss of life on U.S. soil during World War II took place in 1944 at what was then known as Port Chicago,

11 Feb 2019

A new take on searching for munitions takes flight

On a recent sunny California winter day, approximately 25 people gathered in a scenic and rural field to watch a demonstration that could change the way potentially dangerous munitions are found. Under the supervision of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District, a team of contractors fired-up a tri-blade, Unmanned Aerial System (UAS)

11 Feb 2019

Employee Spotlight: Kellie Cochran

Please introduce yourselfMy name is Kellie Cochran. I was born and raised in Dillon, Colorado, a small mountain town in the Central Rockies. I grew up skiing, hiking, and doing all things outdoors. After graduating from high school, I moved to San Luis Obispo, California, to attend Cal Poly. I spent five years studying civil and environmental