Alaska District, USACE

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Alaska District provides a full range of quality engineering, science, technical and construction support services in support of peacetime and contingency operations in Alaska for our Nation and area of responsibility. Interested in working for USACE in Alaska? Learn about opportunities with the organization at www.usajobs.gov.

What is a Sapper?

For 250 years, sappers have served as elite U.S. Army combat engineers, supporting frontline infantry in every war throughout American history. The Sapper Leader Course tests the limits of human endurance, and only the best make it through and wear the tab. In this video, three of the Alaska District's trained sappers discuss the duties and qualifications that they carry with the tab.

14-year multipurpose disaster shelter program reaches completion in Bangladesh

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District recently completed a robust construction effort aimed at reducing the threat of severe coastal storms in eastern Bangladesh. Multipurpose Disaster Shelters, or MPDSs, are tailor-made for the volatile conditions of cyclone season. When the annual storms bring severe flooding, the shelters are built to stand above the flooding and provide secure, elevated spaces for the community.

Geotechnical chief completes temporary duty trip in Antarctica

Amy Steiner, chief of the Geotechnical and Materials Section, recently completed a temporary duty trip to McMurdo Station in Antarctica, where she supported the installation of a marine resupply and cargo transport pier. The project is a collaborative effort between the USACE Marine Design Center and the National Science Foundation that aims to enhance cargo transport capabilities in Winter Quarters Bay.

Small projects in Vietnam yield huge impacts for citizens, diplomatic relations

Recently, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Alaska District completed construction of two primary schools and a medical clinic in rural parts of Vietnam. Through a partnership between the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command, U.S. Embassy in Hanoi, USACE, Vietnam government and local contractors, the United States government aims to enhance the quality of life for Vietnamese residents through these projects while strengthening diplomatic relations between the two nations.