Corps Talk

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CORPS TALK: Living and Working with Water (S04, E04) Feb 07, 2024

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In this episode of Corps Talk, hosts James and Maj. Tony Funkhouser meet with Lesley Dobbins-Noble (USACE - Norfolk District Chief of Operations Branch) and Chuck Sanders (civil structural engineer) to discuss how their respective branches often collaborate to help the District achieve its mission to provide effective engineering solutions for some of the Nation's and Commonwealth's toughest challenges. Watch this episode to learn how USACE projects in your backyard help support the local economy and national security.

CORPS TALK: A Legacy of Solutions (S04, E03) Jan 03, 2024

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Join us in this special podcast episode as we explore the career of Richard Klein, recently retired Chief of the Programs and Civil Works Branch at the US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE). With a remarkable 45-year tenure that ended on December 19, Mr. Klein offers a wealth of stories, insights, and inspiration from his journey in civil engineering. Listen as James, Maj. Funkhouser and Mr. Klein delve into topics like professional development in engineering, the value of mentorship, adapting to changes, and building lasting relationships with partners and stakeholders. This episode is a valuable resource for both current engineers and those about to embark on their career path.

CORPS TALK: A Great Time and Place to be an Engineer (S04, E02) Nov 30, 2023

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In the latest episode of Corps Talk, hosts James Walker and Maj. Tony Funkhouser have an engaging chat with Norfolk District's own Abbe Preddy and Holly Berckenhoff. They dive into Abbe and Holly's inspiring career paths, from their academic days to playing pivotal roles in U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects. Tune in to hear how these two up-and-coming professionals gained valuable experience and unexpected levels of expertise, contributing to the Norfolk District's mission to provide innovated engineering solutions some of the nation's toughest challenges. You don't want to miss this insightful episode!

CORPS TALK: Glancing Back to Move Forward (S4, E1) Nov 01, 2023

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In this episode of Corps Talk, Heather Lockwood and Drew Gebler, both project managers, take a retrospective look at their experiences from the past year. They discuss their team's achievements and the valuable insights gained in the areas of communication, commitment, and collaboration. Tune in to discover their sources of motivation and learn about their plans for applying these lessons in their future endeavors, as they continue their mission to provide engineering solutions to some of the Nation's most toughest challenges.

Corps Talk: It's all about balance, baby. (S2Ep2) Apr 02, 2023

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In this episode, it's about the special balance maintained by the people. programs and projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We take a look into how the regulatory program balances the needs of the environment and the needs of progress; we see how our new equal employment opporunity chief balances people and the organization to create a strong and resilient workforce; finally, the balance of the Norfolk District's role in our military construction program -- delivering the project to are partners. Norfolk District website: https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/ Norfolk District Regulatory webpage: https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/Missions/Regulatory/Contacts/ Regulator of the Day 757-201-7652 Tom Walker, Chief, Regulatory Branch, 757-201-7657 Kim Prisco-Baggett, Deputy Chief/Chief, Special Projects Section, 757-201-7873 Todd Miller Chief, Southern Section, 804-323-3782 Pete Kube Chief, Eastern Section, 757-201-7504 Jennifer Serafin, Chief, Western Section, 540-344-1498 Tucker Smith, Chief, Northern Section, 757-201-7653

Corps Talk: Seeing the forest for the trees (S3:E3) May 05, 2022

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In this episode, the host proven so very, very wrong. It's all about timber harvests and how cutting down trees in the Raystown Lake area of Pennsylvania is critical to the environment. Listen to Alisha Palmer, natural resource specialist at Raystown Lake Project; Glenn Warner, forester at Rayston Lake Project; and Andrew Wiley, forrester in the Real Estate Section of the Norfolk District. Shout outs for this episode go to: Andy Wiley Alisha Palmer Glenn Warner

Corps Talk: Listen, Learn & Lead (S3:E2) Mar 02, 2022

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In this episode, we’re talking about leadership – the good, the bad and the habits of both. Andie kicks it off with the Norfolk District’s Leadership Development Program by asking about the pathways to leadership, lessons learned and a few good stories. In the second segment (00;31;00), we catch up with Mike Anderson, Norfolk District Operations Branch, Design Section chief, outside in Fort Norfolk to get the latest on his team’s top project (hint, it’s the Norfolk Harbor Deepening). While Andie and Mike are talking, they touch on the topic of leadership styles and how Mike keeps his engineers engaged and resilient – especially during the most challenging projects. https://www.facebook.com/NAOonFB https://twitter.com/norfolkdistrict https://nao.usace.army.mil https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/Media/CorpsTalk/ https://www.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Archive/Story-Article-View/Article/2398266/leadership-development-program-grows-leaders-at-all-levels/#:~:text=LDP%20is%20a%20USACE%20program,each%20with%20different%20focus%20areas. Specials thanks to: Eartha Garrett Barry Kimbrough Jory Bunn Mike Anderson Col. Brian Hallberg Jae Walker Mark Haviland

Corps Talk: Agile & Educated (S3:E1) Feb 04, 2022

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It’s January 2022 and this is Corps Talk, the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers official podcast. The theme for this season's first episode is “Agile and Educated,” which is what the Department of the Army, the country, the commonwealth, the community and our partners need from us. Our first segment reviews the latest info related to our district's COVID measures, which was recorded late January – so by the time this episode drops will have probably been updated. OUr second segment is an education on the life and work of Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., coordinated by our Equal Employment Opportunity Office and Mission Support Division here, and is unlike anything most of us have ever heard before. We loaded the entire presentation given by Dr. Cassandra Newby-Alexander, Norfolk State University history professor, College of Liberal Arts dean, and Joseph Jenkins Roberts Center for African Diaspora Studies director. SIDENOTE: Segment 2 starts at about 37 minutes into the episode. https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/ https://www.cdc.gov/ https://www.nsu.edu/ https://www.nsu.edu/Academics/Research/Foundations-and-Centers-of-Excellence/Roberts-Center https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/ https://www.facebook.com/NAOonFB https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-s-army-corps-of-engineers-norfolk-district Twitter: @norfolkdistrict Corps Talk on YouTube: https://www.linkedin.com/company/u-s-army-corps-of-engineers-norfolk-district

Corps Talk: It's all about balance, baby. (S2Ep2) Nov 02, 2021

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Corps Talk: The Filter Episode (S2Ep1) Aug 26, 2021

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In this episode of Corps Talk, it's all about filters. See how leadership filters are applied by the new district commander, Col. Brian Hallberg, to help deliver the mission; how an environmental restoration project is based on using natural filtration to help return the Chesapeake Bay to health; and, hear what Women's Equality Day 2021 looks like through the filter of one of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' leading ladies, Ms. Karen Baker. https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/ https://www.nad.usace.army.mil/ https://www.vbschools.com/ https://www.vbgov.com/Pages/default.aspx https://www.cbf.org/ https://nationalwomenshistoryalliance.org/resources/commemorations/womens-equality-day/ NAOonFB @norfolkdistrict

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