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Corps Talk: ¡ponte las pilas! (S1Ep9) Nov 24, 2020

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Title: Corps Talk: ¡ponte las pilas! (S1Ep9) YouTube Title: Corps Talk: ¡ponte las pilas! (S1Ep9) VIRIN: 200918-A-SO401-1001 It’s National Hispanic American Heritage Month, so this episode we're asking our listeners to “¡ponte las pilas!” or “wake up and listen!” to our special on Fort Norfolk – the home of the Norfolk District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Patrick brings us his final Corp Talk piece and gets the background on this little-known gem from a local historian. This two-chapter segment is broken up by Andie, who reviews that latest Great Places to Work opportunities, as well as news from around the district. For past episodes, go to our website or social media channels. SHOW NOTES: https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/ https://www.facebook.com/NAOonFB/ https://twitter.com/norfolkdistrict https://hispanicheritagemonth.gov/ https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/About/Visit-Fort-Norfolk/ Norfolk Historical Society: https://norfolkhistoricalsociety.wildapricot.org/ Usajobs.gov

Corps Talk: Dredging for Compliments (S1Ep10) Nov 24, 2020

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Corps Talk: Dredging for Compliments S1:Ep10 Last episode, Corps Talk had a special segment about their home – historic Fort Norfolk. And this month’s episode is absolutely nothing like that. Andie qualifies her inability to make deadlines by blaming the District Commander’s Course, which the Norfolk District hosted in October to assist incoming district commanders and deputy commanders in the Corps. On the flip side, though, she was able to track down and interview leadership throughout the USACE to see who is best in shameless self-promotion of their district and its people (Hint: find out who the winner is in the final chapter of the episode). Next month’s episode will feature our SSPD (Shameless Self-Promoting District) Award winning district. To get the video + audio experience with this episode, go to our YouTube pages and head to our Corps Talk playlist, S1:Ep10 -or- use this link: https://youtu.be/3GWXbyKXBH8 Chapter 1 – How we delivered (00:03:47) Chapter 2 – Thoughts from a deputy commander (00:12:53) Chapter 3 – Inside the commander’s studio (00:29:05) Chapter 4 – Why it all matters (00:55:15) Chapter 5 – Corps Talk’s inaugural awards program (01:05:05) Norfolk District: https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/ Little Rock District: https://www.swl.usace.army.mil/ Little Rock careers page: https://www.swl.usace.army.mil/Careers/Join-the-Team/ St. Louis District: https://www.mvs.usace.army.mil/ Portland District: https://www.nwp.usace.army.mil/ https://www.facebook.com/PortlandCorps/

Corps Talk: Empowered to Deliver (S1Ep8) Aug 17, 2020

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In this episode, we're not sure if it's Patrick's last time on Corps Talk or not! We DO know that he spent time talking with our award-winning Logistics Readiness Office team and quizzed the crew on what it takes to keep the district delivering during a pandemic. Andie eked out a last-minute interview with the Equal Employment Opportunity Specialist and got the skinny on what Women's Equality Day looks like at the district (hint: it's not just female). The episode rounds out with News from Around the District and Great Places to Work.

Corps Talk: Stop, Innovate and Listen! (S1Ep7) Jul 10, 2020

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In this episode, Patrick talks with two members of the district who are knee deep in all things Florida studies. Andie catches up with the folks on the front lines of COVID-19 response and finds out how their creative thinking saved precious hours during alternate-care facility inspections. The chief of small business operations owns a segment in which she describes the roles of the small business program, as well as lists upcoming events for small business contractors to work with the Norfolk District. The episode rounds out with the Great Places to Work segment and news from around the district.

Corps Talk: An ounce of preparedness is worth a pound of sand (S1Ep6) Jun 12, 2020

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In this episode, Andie has a candid chat with Norfolk District and city of Virginia Beach personnel about all things beach-renourishment. Patrick catches up with the Emergency Management Office amid all the happenings of 2020. The episode finishes up with the Norfolk District news for June.

Corps talk: Working in the Chrysalis (S1Ep5) May 08, 2020

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In this episode our hosts explore what the Norfolk District's post-pandemic "new normal" may look like. Andie hosts a segment with the navigation support and survey team, discussing their role in clearing hazards to navigation. Patrick's segment serves as a Memorial Day observance as he finds out more about the district's work at Arlington National Cemetery. And as always, the team rounds out the show with this month's news segment.

Corps Talk: Not Business as Usual (S1Ep4) Apr 10, 2020

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This episode is not business-as-usual as the Team figures out how to operate during the current global pandemic COVID-19. Patrick was able to catch up with a district member on the front lines, leading a team assisting partner agencies in building alternate-care facilities. Andie recorded a call with Lt. Col. Samms, the district deputy commander, to hear the timeline and the decisions made to deliver the mission, while keeping employees safe. Corps Talk continues with the monthly Great Places to Work segment and finishes with News from Around the District. www.nao.usace.army.mil www.nao.usace.army.mil/Coronavirus/ www.nao.usace.army.mil/Careers/ www.nao.usace.army.mil/Media/News-Stories/ www.dvidshub.net CorpsTalk@usace.army.mil DLL-CENAO-PA@usace.army.mil 757-201-7606 https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/ https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/Careers/ https://www.facebook.com/NAOonFB/ https://twitter.com/norfolkdistrict https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CaHIglvcXQ

Corps Talk: The Recognition Episode Mar 13, 2020

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In this episode, the hosts recognize the women of the Norfolk District and the role they play in floodplain management, as well as engineering and construction. The latest district news and the Great Places to Work segment round out this episode. CorpsTalk@usace.army.mil DLL-CENAO-PA@usace.army.mil/ https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/ https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/Careers/ https://www.facebook.com/NAOonFB/ https://www.twitter.com/norfolkdistrict https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/ https://silverjackets.nfrmp.us/State-Teams/Virginia https://www.usajobs.gov/

Corps Talk: Who We Are (S1Ep2) Feb 14, 2020

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In this episode we meet more members of the Norfolk District. The first segment addresses the Deep Creek Bridge project and some of the challenges the city of Chesapeake and District are working to overcome and deliver the mission. Then we introduce a marine biologist who has had a whale of a career that eventually led her to join the USACE team. Also, the Great Places to Work special guest answers questions from the District's Facebook page and offers some tips on applying for federal careers. Last, we hear an overview of what's been going on at the District since the last episode CorpsTalk@usace.army.mil DLL-CENAO-PA@usace.army.mil/ https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/ https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/Careers/ https://www.facebook.com/NAOonFB/ https://www.twitter.com/norfolkdistrict http://www.cityofchesapeake.net/

Corps Talk: The District Debut (S1E1) Jan 10, 2020

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In the premier episode, we meet our hosts and the Norfolk District, U.S. Army of Engineers Commander Col. Patrick Kinsman. The commander and hosts talk about the purpose of both the podcast, as well as the missions of the Norfolk District. A district news segment follows a career segment titled, "Great Paces to Work." The episode ends with the hosts urging listeners for feedback for future shows. Contact Info: CorpsTalk@usace.army.mil DLL-CENAO-PA@usace.army.mil 757-201-7606 https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/ https://www.nao.usace.army.mil/Careers/ https://www.facebook.com/NAOonFB/ https://twitter.com/norfolkdistrict https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_CaHIglvcXQ

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