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  • August

    Wade Kerr, Safety Manager, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Pacific Ocean Division, presents Col. Patrick Biggs, commander, USACE Japan District, with a plaque to mark the achievement of stage three of the Safety and Occupational Health Management System (CE-SOHMS) on Aug. 21, 2026, at JED headquarters, Camp Zama, Japan. The milestone reflects the integration of safety into the cultures of the district, positioning the district to achieve the Army Safety and Occupational Health Star next. (US Army courtesy photo)

    USACE Japan District completes final CE-SOHMS stage, sets sights on Army SOH Star

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Japan District finished stage three, otherwise known as the Gold Castle, of the USACE Safety and Occupational Health Management System (CE-SOHMS) on Aug. 21, positioning the district to pursue Army Safety and Occupational Health Star recognition, one of the Army's highest workplace safety distinctions.

  • July

    Col. Patrick Biggs, commander, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Japan District, speaks with Col. Christopher Crary, deputy commander, USACE Pacific Ocean Division, during construction site visits on Yokota Air Base, Japan, on July 21, 2026

    USACE Japan District showcases mission, partnerships during regional Senior Leader Seminar

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Japan District welcomed senior leaders from across the Pacific to provide firsthand insight into the district's projects, partnerships and operating environment from July 20-23 in Tokyo.

  • March

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Japan Engineer District (JED) team members engage with subject matter experts during the Japan Engineer District’s 2026 C3 Conference at the Camp Zama Community Club, March 4th, 2026. Over the course of three days, participants engaged in presentations led by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters representatives, district leadership, and subject matter experts. Topics ranged from commissioning and cost engineering to Design-Build contracting and construction safety. These sessions were designed not only to share technical knowledge, but also to reinforce the connection between daily field operations and JED’s broader mission. Photo by Patrick Ciccarone.

    Building Quality from the Ground Up: Japan District's C3 Conference Strengthens Construction Excellence

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Japan Engineer District (JED) strengthened its commitment to construction excellence and quality assurance during their Construction Division’s recent “C3 Conference,” a three-day event held at the Camp Zama Community Club that brought together professionals from across the district and beyond. The conference - short for Construction, Contracting, and Counsel - served as a focused forum for collaboration, training, and alignment among JED personnel responsible for delivering high-quality infrastructure in support of U.S. Forces Japan.