22 Aug 2013

Huntsville Center Contracting chief earns Leadership Award

John Mayes, chief of the Directorate of Contracting at the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center,

21 Aug 2013

Fort Jackson passes 50 percent complete inspection

A modified record fire range under construction at Fort Jackson, S.C., reached its 50 percent

8 Aug 2013

Corps team in Afghanistan destroying unserviceable, excess munitions

As U.S. forces draw down from Afghanistan, a program managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers,

25 Jul 2013

UMCS, Metering programs help military, federal agencies control utility use

As government agencies are striving to reduce energy costs and consumption and increase use of

1 Jul 2013

Science, arts symposium keeps students focused

Students see a clearer picture of what skills are needed to work in careers, particularly in the fields of science, technology and mathematics.

1 Jul 2013

Huntsville Center program meets defense department medical facility maintenance needs

Huntsville Center's Operation and Maintenance Engineering Enhancement Program provides a simplified process to respond to the growing operation and maintenance needs of Department of Defense medical facilities.

1 Jul 2013

Utility rate intervention can save Army installations money

Huntsville Center's Commercial Utilities Program could save the Army millions per year.

1 Jul 2013

Engineering profession showcased for local youths

A science, technology, engineering and math presentation for students showcases different types of engineers, their roles in society and the future job outlook.

3 Jun 2013

Anniston Chemical disposal mission complete

During eight years of demilitarization operations at the Anniston Chemical Agent Disposal Facility, the Anniston chemical munitions stockpile was safely eliminated.

3 Jun 2013

Center engineers assess pumping plants

After completing the pumping plant assessments, Huntsville Center’s Richard Baker and Marcus Allen provided their findings during a briefing at the Corps of Engineers, Vicksburg District Office.

8 May 2013

Meter Data Management System makes progress on installations, facilities

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Meter Data Management System is helping Energy Managers keep tabs

30 Apr 2013

Redstone Arsenal Victim Advocate Program team members visit Huntsville Center

The Army launched its official recognition of National Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month

24 Apr 2013

Center part of planting grass in dangerous places

Planting grass is not a typical task for the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville.

22 Apr 2013

Corps of Engineers builds largest induction solar wall in the country

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers installed 55,263 square feet of solar wall on the Defense Logistics Agency’s Eastern Distribution Center in New Cumberland, Pa.

12 Apr 2013

Housing Planning and Response Team members complete Level 2 certification training

Six members of Huntsville Center’s Housing Planning and Response Team recently completed Level 2 Certification training, making them eligible to support the Federal Emergency Management Agency in response to a disaster. The training included classroom training as well as field exercises at multiple locations that the State of Virginia is considering for development of temporary community sites to have prepared prior to a major event occurring.

29 Mar 2013

Huntsville Center volunteers read books to elementary school students

Huntsville Center employees volunteered to participate in Team Redstone’s local “Read Across

28 Mar 2013

No longer used safety shelters at McAlester Army Ammunition Plant being removed

Using fiscal year 2012 funds and working with the Corps of Engineers Tulsa District and McAlester garrison, the U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville’s Facilities Reduction Program is managing the antiquated underground safety shelters and two small facilities along a line of bomb production facilities.

28 Mar 2013

Annual munitions workshop now online, monthly

Military munitions experts, regulators, government contractors and various stakeholders are meeting

22 Mar 2013

Center shares with local students during National Engineer Week

Huntsville Center celebrated National Engineers Week by meeting with more than 300 juniors and seniors at J.O. Johnson High School in north Huntsville, Ala. After the students listened Center employees explain how they got into their respective technical fields, their attention quickly turned to a challenge.

22 Mar 2013

New Huntsville Center office offers DoD-wide information technology acquisition support

With prior experience in the IT procurement arena, Huntsville Center created the Information Technology Service Office which specializes in offering the DoD's IT customers a robust program to meet its IT acquisition needs.