U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center News

Huntsville Center’s Energy Resilience Program

Lillian Putnam — Fri, 05 Jun 2026 19:18:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville plays a central role in advancing the Army’s energy resilience efforts through the Energy Resilience and Conservation Investment Program, ERCIP, a Department of Defense initiative designed to ensure reliable power and water for mission-critical operations.

Supporting those who serve in the heart of paradise

Lillian Putnam — Thu, 04 Jun 2026 20:17:00 GMT

Located in the heart of Waikiki, the Hale Koa Hotel serves eligible military personnel, retirees, Department of Defense civilians and their families by providing affordable lodging and resort amenities in one of the nation’s most visited travel destinations.

Facility Division furnishings program provides quality furnishings for junior enlisted worldwide

William S. Farrow — Mon, 01 Jun 2026 19:08:00 GMT

Efforts are underway to modernize how barracks are planned, funded, maintained and delivered while addressing long-standing infrastructure deficiencies. A key feature of these modernizations is procurement and deployment of new furniture for use by unaccompanied servicemembers.

From ruin to readiness: $18 million renovation breathes new life into dormitory at high-profile joint base

William S. Farrow — Fri, 29 May 2026 20:07:07 GMT

The project should enhance the quality of life for junior enlisted personnel assigned to Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling (JBAB), a high-profile joint military installation in Southwest Washington, D.C.

Huntsville Center modernizes Nellis Air Force Base Medical Center

Lillian Putnam — Wed, 27 May 2026 20:15:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville Medical Outfitting and Transition program completed renovations to patient waiting areas at Mike O’Callaghan Military Medical Center, replacing decades-old furniture and improving conditions for beneficiaries on Nellis Air Force Base, Nevada and in the Las Vegas region.

Health Facilities Planning Agency interns deep dive Huntsville Center’s Medical Division capabilities

William S. Farrow — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:25:00 GMT

The Army and Naval officers in attendance represented Army Medical Command (MEDCOM) and the Navy’s Bureau of Medicine and Surgery (BUMED).

Collaborative testing demonstration seeks improvement for shorelines remediation projects

William S. Farrow — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 17:38:38 GMT

In February, a team of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers geophysicists and ordnance explosive safety experts supported a demonstration at the former Maine Bombing Area, a Formerly Used Defense Site (FUDS) located in Reid State Park, Maine, and the site of a World War II bombing range. The demonstration was a test of a system that could make ordnance-laden beaches safe again.

Workshop provides mission critical value to Resource Energy Managers

William S. Farrow — Tue, 28 Apr 2026 17:36:34 GMT

The workshop provides training for currently contracted REMs, their company representatives, and REM program customers.

Huntsville Center first in USACE to receive Safety and Occupational Health Star Recertification

Lillian Putnam — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:50:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville has become the first organization within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to successfully complete the Army Safety and Occupational Health, SOH, STAR recertification evaluation, with the recommendation now moving forward for final approval by the Department of the Army.

Task Force SAFE transferred to Middle East District

William S. Farrow — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:56:16 GMT

Designed to identify and mitigate urgent electrical and fire hazards in facilities occupied by U.S. and coalition forces, Task Force SAFE has identified and mitigated thousands of fire and electrical hazards since its inception.

Huntsville Center hosts Utility Monitoring and Control Systems Industry Day to strengthen partnerships

Lillian Putnam — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 18:43:00 GMT

Leaders from the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville gathered with industry partners for the Utility Monitoring and Control Systems, UMCS, Program Industry Day March 3. The event focused on strengthening partnerships, sharing program updates and discussing the future of installation utility management across the Army.

Energy program sunsets

William S. Farrow — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:52:15 GMT

The program’s contracting vehicle provided for the long-term purchases of energy from renewable alternative energy production facilities that are on or near dozens of Department of War installations.

Resource Efficiency Manager workshop set for April

William S. Farrow — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 16:18:28 GMT

The workshop is open to all interested parties with focus on the support and energy sav-ings REMs provide their customers as well as the energy technical and project support the Center’s Energy Division provides.

Redstone Arsenal leadership convenes for inaugural restoration working group

Lillian Putnam — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 20:26:00 GMT

Army leaders and environmental experts met at Redstone Arsenal for the Feb. 25 inaugural meeting of a working group focused on strengthening coordination and advancing environmental restoration across the installation.

Huntsville Center Fuels Program executes repairs for re-commissioning of Ebbing Field

Lillian Putnam — Wed, 11 Mar 2026 19:41:33 GMT

After sitting dormant for more than a decade, the fuel storage and distribution system at an Air National Guard base at Fort Smith Arkansas, has been restored to full operational status by repairs completed by the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville. The restoration ensured the installation would have the ability to become a key training site under the U.S. Foreign Military Sales program.

UESC project completed, expected to save Fort Bliss $130 million over contract length

William Farrow — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:36:30 GMT

The project’s goal is to provide resilience through the microgrid and energy storage systems to power 40 percent of its critical facilities. The contract also addresses water infrastructure and security needs while decreasing energy and water consumption.

Audits improving environmental liability estimates for Formerly Used Defense Sites program

William Farrow — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 15:20:36 GMT

In preparation to meet the 2028 audit goal, the Environmental Munitions Center of Expertise audit team is working on audit readiness which is the proactive approach to identify and resolve audit issues before they become audit findings.

Huntsville Center up for Army Safety Star recertification

William Farrow — Tue, 03 Feb 2026 14:56:00 GMT

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Ala. -- Four years ago, Huntsville Center became the first U.S. Army Corps of

Fuels Program Executes Rapid $1.5 million POL Pipeline Repair

Lillian Putnam — Thu, 29 Jan 2026 09:53:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville completed repairs of emergency fuel infrastructure at U.S. Naval Support Facility, NSF, Diego Garcia. The $1.5 million Petroleum, Oil and Lubricants, POL, Pier Pipeline was repaired and operational 17 days ahead of schedule, reinforcing the installation’s ability to sustain uninterrupted operations in the Indo-Pacific region.

Duo improving safety through research

William S. Farrow — Tue, 27 Jan 2026 14:47:18 GMT

co-author of a doctoral-level case study utilizing academic methods to validate and advance field practices.