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New Orleans 2011 Apr 19, 2023

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For nearly six years the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has worked with partners and contractors to design and construct a perimeter system that can defend against the effects of a storm surge that has a one percent chance of happening in any given year. Mary Cochran reports. More information at www.mvn.usace.army.mil.

USACE Helping Preserve a National Treasure Apr 19, 2023

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Since 1931, the monument at the Tomb of the Unknowns has served as the centerpiece of Americas most hallowed ground. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is helping to preserve this national treasure. Patrick Bloodgood reports. More information at www.nao.usace.army.mil. Also available in high definition.

USACE - BUILDING STRONG People Apr 19, 2023

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The BUILDING STRONG People campaign shines the spotlight on the USACE team. In this clip we meet Heather Wright a Park Ranger in California. USACE is the largest federal provider of outdoor recreation with 90,000 campsites in 43 states across the country.

USACE Research Saving Lives Apr 19, 2023

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This edition features a story on how more than 6,000 U.S. and Coalition troops have been killed or wounded in combat due to improvised explosive devises or indirect fire and how the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center is working to protect service members in harm's way with the Modular Protective System (MPS). Produced by Brannon Lamar. Also available in high definition.

USACE Honors Afghan Workers Apr 19, 2023

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Unit: U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Run: :59 Produced Package w/Graphics Content: The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers honors Afghan construction workers who are helping to rebuild their country. More information at www.aed.usace.army.mil.

USACE 2011: Maj. Gen. Meredith Temple Apr 19, 2023

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This edition features a story on how 2011 has been a year of taking care of people for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Maj. Gen. Bo Temple, Acting Commanding General of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, comments on the USACE role in this unprecedented year of natural disasters, construction and international operations. Produced by Mary Cochran. Also available in high definition.

Disaster Response Vehicle Apr 18, 2023

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The Los Angeles District will be well prepared for its next disaster response with the recent acquisition of one of the Corps' newest Emergency Command and Control Vehicles. The ECCV, built on an International truck chassis, is a 47-foot vehicle designed to serve as a temporary mobile command post. It provides 11 work stations that each have a computer jack, 110- and 12-volt power sockets, and a phone that has cell, Voice over Internet Protocol and satellite capabilities. There is also onboard Wi-Fi capability to provide access for additional computers, and a rear compartment that houses a conference table, video camera and large screen TV for video conferencing. Produced by Brooks O. Hubbard IV. Also available in high definition.

Active Vehicle Barrier Apr 18, 2023

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Protecting our warfighters, families and civilians who live on military bases worldwide is an Army priority. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is testing new security measures to protect against high speed threats. Check out the Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville for more information about the Active Vehicle Barrier System: www.hnd.usace.army.mil The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville, is a specialized agency of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. The Huntsville Center missions involve programs that are national or broad in scope; require integrated facilities that cross geographical boundaries; require commonality, standardization, multiple-site adaptation, or technology transfer; require a centralized management structure for the effective control of program development, coordination, and execution; or require services not normally provided by other Corps elements. Also available in high definition

Langley Inn Apr 18, 2023

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Airmen and officers temporarily staying at Joint Base Langley-Eustis in Hampton, Va. have a new place to lay their heads. The built Langley Inn, located on base, offers many of the same features area hotels in town have, which is an upgrade from the previous temporary lodging that served the Air Force community. Patrick Bloodgood reports. Also available in high definition.

USACE Using Solar Power Apr 18, 2023

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Sacramento District plays a key role in helping the Army achieve its goal of developing net-zero installations. Net-zero is an initiative that aims to reduce total resource consumption (energy, water and waste) on an installation down to an effective rate of zero. At Fort Hunter Liggett in Central California, the district is nearing completion of the first of four new solar micro grids. The first, which is scheduled to be complete in April of 2012, is capable of generating up to one megawatt of power for the post, enough energy to power 250 to 300 homes. Also available in high definition.

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