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  • October

    Tulsa District Commander and District Engineer Col. Richard Pratt

    Status Update from the Tulsa District Commander: 2013 Federal Government Shutdown

    The federal government shutdown is now in its second week. The Tulsa District Public Affairs Office receives several notes and phone calls daily highlighting the local impacts associated with the temporary closure of many of our recreational facilities. We fully acknowledge these negative effects and do appreciate your many concerns.

  • September

    JROTC Cadets from Will Rogers College High School get a firsthand look at Keystone Dam’s infrastructure and powerhouse to see how electricity is generated that powers their electronic games. The high school students spent several hours being introduced by Tulsa District engineers to real life engineering put to work as part of the District’s STEM program.

    JROTC Cadets Tour Keystone Dam

    Tulsa District hosted a group of seven Junior Reserve Officer Training cadets from Will Rogers Collage High School for a tour of the Keystone Dam. The tour was part of the District’s STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) program to promote engineering as career.
  • USACE water safety booth staff interact with visitors at the Kansas State Fair. The booth won the “reserve grand champion” ribbon for the caliber of appearance of the booth and the staff, and the value it provides to fair visitors.

    Corps booth at Fair garners ‘reserve grand champion’ ribbon

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Water Safety Booth at the Kansas State Fair won a top honor here Thursday, Sep. 12, 2013. The indoor booth received the “reserve grand champion” ribbon for the caliber of appearance of the booth and the value it provides to fair visitors.