Japan District News

Japan Ground Self Defense Force Engineer School Visits Camp Zama

Capt. Uchechukwu I. Njoku — Mon, 14 Sep 2020 18:34:00 GMT

TOKYO, Japan -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Japan Ground Self Defense Force Engineer School

The Corps Environment - August 2020 issue now available

DoD News — Tue, 18 Aug 2020 14:06:00 GMT

The August 2020 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition highlights supporting economic and environmentally sustainable solutions, in support of Environmental Operating Principle #3.

Lt. Gen. Semonite Proclaims August 2020 Antiterrorism Month in the US Army Corps of Engineers

Edwyna Brooks — Wed, 05 Aug 2020 00:20:00 GMT

A call to awareness has been released to the Soldiers, Civilians, and families of the US Army Corps of Engineers with the release of Lt. Gen. Semonite’s Proclamation for Antiterrorism Awareness Month. The document strongly urges the Corps Community to take action by way of vigilance to prevent and defeat terrorism.

Memo from the Director of Contracting re: COVID-19

DoD News — Tue, 17 Mar 2020 18:11:00 GMT

For USACE Contractors, As the Director of Contracting for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, I wanted to personally reach out to all of you and let you know that we are actively monitoring the situation in regards to the novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Attached is the guidance we received on planning for potential Novel Coronavirus Contract Impacts.

Finding Balance

Anthony R. Mayne — Mon, 23 Sep 2019 00:28:00 GMT

Lt. Col. Tanya E. Simmons assumed command as Battalion Commander of U.S. Army Pacific Support Unit, Japan Detachment, on August 18. What made this event unique, is not only that Simmons is a commander, but she is also a Program Analyst for the Japan Engineer District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Okinawa and a military spouse.

Engineer shares formula for success

Pat V. Phung — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 06:08:09 GMT

YRO developed a partner-centric approach to construction management by focusing on our partners’ priorities for construction management services.

Memories of the Journey

Anthony R. Mayne — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 05:49:24 GMT

The University of Miami, School of Architecture's Open City Studio invited members of the JED team to sit as jurors for a group of architecture students' final presentations.

Verell Honors the Life and Death of Famed World War II Correspondent Ernie Pyle

Martin A. Taylor — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 05:45:37 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Japan Engineer District attended the 67th memorial of Pulitzer Prize winning war correspondent Ernie Pyle on Ie Shima.

Verell attends Camp Hansen Inns of the Corps Ribbon Cutting

Martin A. Taylor — Fri, 23 Aug 2019 05:34:34 GMT

On August 19, Japan Engineer District Commander Col. Thomas J. Verell Jr., attend the ribbon cutting of the new Temporary Living Facility on Camp Hansen.

Potter Comes Full Circle

Stephen J. Karwan — Wed, 01 May 2019 07:03:00 GMT

Dennis Potter, a civil engineer with Japan Engineer District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, is wrapping up a distinguished career of service much like it started, serving the United States from the great country of Japan.

Enhancing and Revolutionizing USMC Capability and Readiness in the Pacific

Lt. Col. Daniel A. Antolos — Tue, 30 Apr 2019 01:50:00 GMT

Japan Engineer District (JED) recently completed a $36 million Landing Helicopter Dock (LHD) MILCON project at USMC Ie Shima training area, providing a capability for the first time outside the continental United States.

The Miracle Project: delivering a world‐class project and meeting stakeholders' expectations

Ruel C. Binonwangan — Fri, 26 Apr 2019 04:22:00 GMT

On 5 March 2019 the Transmitter Project was completed at Yokota Air Base, Japan and turned over to the end‐users. It's a part of the growing Military Construction (MILCON) Program under Yokota Resident Office's (YRO) area of responsibility in support of the missions in the United States Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) / United States Special Operations Command Pacific (SOCPAC).

Another grand slam for team USA-Japan

Cpl. Stephen Campbell — Thu, 04 Apr 2019 10:13:00 GMT

Sitting atop Atago Hills and overlooking the serene Japanese landscape and Marine Corps Air Station (MCAS) Iwakuni, there’s a stadium where the best softball players in the U.S. can keep their eye on the gold while training for the upcoming 2020 Olympic Games in Tokyo.

Engineers Designing the Future

Anthony R. Mayne — Wed, 06 Mar 2019 05:32:00 GMT

Japan Engineer District celebrated Engineer Week differently this year. This year, along with United States Forces Japan and the Japanese Ministry of Defense, hosted the Bilateral Senior Engineer Conference February 20-22 at the New Sanno Hotel, Tokyo, Japan.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and DoDEA Working Together to Build Modern Schools in Japan

Martin A. Taylor — Sun, 09 Dec 2018 05:00:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is employing innovative strategies to overcome challenges in international construction projects.

U.S., Japan Alliance Partners Building Together

Anthony Mayne — Thu, 29 Nov 2018 20:07:00 GMT

TOKYO, KANAGAWA, Japan -- Engineers and architects from Japan Engineer District (JED) and the

Japan Engineer District marks new facility handover

Nanuli Betts — Fri, 12 Oct 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Japan Engineer District Commander Thomas J. Verell, Jr. received keys to the new Japan District facility from Bobby N. Rakes, director at Directorate of Public Works, Oct. 12 in Sagami Depot.

BUILDING TOGETHER

Anthony R. Mayne — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 04:00:00 GMT

Being in the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, you realize that nothing happens in a vacuum. Every new project begins with a need or desire for improvement, a lack of infrastructure or environmental requirement concern. This is true of the newly opened Naval Family Branch Clinic, located at Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni, Japan.

Community ‘Pawses’ To Celebrate New Veterinary Clinic

Melissa Buckley — Tue, 01 Aug 2017 01:42:32 GMT

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni community members gathered at the new Veterinary Treatment Facility, July 13, to celebrate the grand opening of the state-of-the-art building.

POJ leaders move forward by studying past

Melissa Buckley — Wed, 14 Dec 2016 08:10:46 GMT

Marine Corps Air Station Iwakuni – Several U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officers met in Iwakuni recently to hone their leadership skills by learning more about Japan’s history.