Georgia as a state has a long history of service in the U.S. Military. In addition to its large population of service members, Georgia is also among the top 10 states for volunteering with the Peace Corps. According to the federal organization, Georgia and Pennsylvania are tied for No. 8 for states with the most […]
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Community partners with US Army Corps of Engineers on groundbreaking new project: ‘Incredibly innovative work’
In the face of extreme drought conditions, a tribal community is embarking on an uplifting new collaboration to conserve water while also generating clean power. Together with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), the Gila River Indian Community in Arizona will soon break ground on installing solar panels over irrigation canals — the first […]
Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Eric Smith underwent open-heart surgery
The Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, Gen. Eric Smith, underwent open-heart surgery on Monday to repair a valve in his heart, the Corps said. Smith, who was confirmed as the new commandant on Sept. 21, was initially hospitalized after suffering cardiac arrest near his home at Marine Barracks Washington on Oct. 29. “He is […]
NYPA, state Canal Corp’s lighting program wins international award
Dec. 28—The New York Power Authority (NYPA) and the New York State Canal Corp. have announced that the Reimagine the Canals initiative has been internationally recognized with a prestigious LIT Lighting Design Award for the illumination of infrastructure along the New York State Canal system. The Office for Visual Interaction, a New York City-based architectural […]
More public comment on Port terminal ‘isn’t warranted,’ Corps of Engineers says
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers expects to deny pleas from environmental groups to further extend public comment on a permit request tied to the Georgia Ports Authority’s planned 395-acre island terminal on the Savannah River, a spokeswoman for the agency said this week. The organizations had asked that the cutoff date – now set for Christmas […]
White House announces new steps toward launching its climate corps for young people
After facing setbacks in Congress, the Biden administration has unlocked funding to launch its American Climate Corps, a new federal program that looks to employ thousands of young Americans in the clean energy, conservation and climate resilience sectors. The highly anticipated first steps for the American Climate Corps, or ACC, were shared exclusively with NBC […]