South Atlantic Division News Releases

Team Visits Buxton FUDS Property for Post Hurricane Erin Update

Press Operations — Fri, 29 Aug 2025 19:22:00 GMT

SAVANNAH, Ga. – Officials from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Headquarters and South Atlantic Division were at the Buxton FUDS property in Dare County, North Carolina, alongside the Savannah District commander, Formerly Used Defense Sites (FUDS) Program team and Bay West contractors this week assessing the damage unearthed by Hurricane Erin, to determine the best way forward to clean up the site.

Corps of Engineers brings the ‘flood fight’ to Erin in Puerto Rico and the U.S.V.I.

Press Operations — Sun, 17 Aug 2025 00:06:00 GMT

As Hurricane Erin intensifies to Category 5 strength, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers stands ready to bring the “flood fight” to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

USACE Caribbean District Prepares for Hurricane Erin

Press Operations — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 17:36:00 GMT

As Tropical Storm Erin gains strength and approaches the Caribbean, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District is actively preparing to support communities and safeguard infrastructure across Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and other areas under its jurisdiction.

USACE South Atlantic Division Commander Visits Puerto Rico to Advance Regional Projects

Press Operations — Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:25:00 GMT

San Juan, Puerto Rico - With the purpose of attending strategic events that will accelerate the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers mission in Puerto Rico, Brig. Gen. Daniel Hibner, commander of the South Atlantic Division, visited the island earlier this month. Hibner signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Puerto Rico Electric Power Authority, attended the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Franklin D. Roosevelt Avenue Bridge Replacement Construction Project, visited several active projects, and sat down with local media to discuss the recently created Caribbean District and its mission.

USACE Establishes an Enduring District in the Caribbean Region with Headquarters in Puerto Rico

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Jul 2024 13:31:00 GMT

Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico will evolve into an enduring district under USACE South Atlantic Division. This transition will consolidate and enhance the services the federal agency offers in the region.

USACE Continues to Embrace Innovation at the San Juan Harbor Dredging and Deepening Project

Press Operations — Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:52:00 GMT

San Juan, Puerto Rico – Recognizing the vital role the San Juan Harbor plays in the economy of Puerto Rico, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico (TF-VIPR) highlighted the beginning of the dredging and deepening phase of the San Juan Harbor during the First Bucket Ceremony hosted by Puerto Rico’s Governor, Pedro Pierluisi, and Puerto Rico Ports Authority Executive Director, Joel Pizá.

USACE Headquarters Supplemental Team meets with Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico

Press Operations — Mon, 12 Feb 2024 15:38:00 GMT

San Juan, Puerto Rico – Feb. 9, 2024 – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) headquarters Supplemental team traveled to Puerto Rico to meet with the recently commissioned Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico (TF-VIPR).

USACE's Task Force VIPR hosts South Atlantic Division Second Quarter RGM Meeting

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 18:43:00 GMT

San Juan, Puerto Rico - The newly formed Task Force Virgin Islands Puerto Rico hosted the South Atlantic Division 2nd Quarter Regional Governance Meeting in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Story and photos by Jennifer Garcia, Jacksonville District

Corps Foundation Donates 7000 Life Jackets

Press Operations — Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:24:12 GMT

The Corps Foundation has provided 7,000 lifejackets to be used at life jacket loaner stations at lakes throughout the South Atlantic Division. Newell Brands donated the lifejackets to the Corps Foundation in collaboration with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) adult water safety campaign, “Life Jackets Worn Nobody Mourns.” The life jackets were delivered to Allatoona Lake where they will be distributed to other locations in the coming weeks.

TASK FORCE VIRGIN ISLANDS PUERTO RICO WELCOMES ITS FIRST COMMANDER

Press Operations — Wed, 26 Jul 2023 17:29:06 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), South Atlantic Division (SAD) welcomed Colonel Charles L. Decker as the first Task Force Virgin Island Puerto Rico (TF VIPR) commander at an assumption of command ceremony held at Fort Buchanan, PR. The ceremony was officiated by Brig. Gen. Daniel Hibner, commanding general, SAD.

Attorney Neil Purcell Retires After 44 Years of Service

Press Operations — Thu, 20 Jul 2023 17:50:00 GMT

South Atlantic Division bids Chief Counsel Neil Purcell a fond farewell at his retirement ceremony on July 19, 2023, at Division Headquarters in Atlanta after 44 years of federal service.

USACE TAKES NEW APPROACH TO PROJECTS IN U.S. VIRGIN ISLAND AND PUERTO RICO

Press Operations — Tue, 23 May 2023 14:34:00 GMT

May 19, 2023 - Congresswoman Jennifer Gonzalez, Commissioner Resident for Puerto Rico, announces the creation of Task Force U.S. Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico during a press conference that was held in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Congresswoman Gonzalez is the Commissioner Resident for the commonwealth of Puerto Rico.

South Atlantic Division Becomes an EWN Proving Ground

Press Operations — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 18:09:43 GMT

South Atlantic Division commander Brig. Gen. Daniel Hibner signed a Commander's Memo on Feb. 27th, 2023 establishing the division as an Engineering With Nature Proving Ground.

Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Chad Blansett Awarded Silver De Fleury Medal

Press Operations — Tue, 30 Aug 2022 17:27:00 GMT

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, South Atlantic Division Cmd. Sgt. Maj. Chad Blansett was awarded the Silver De Fleury Medal on Aug. 22nd, 2022.

South Atlantic Coastal Study Final Report Signed

Press Operations — Mon, 01 Aug 2022 18:54:00 GMT

The four-year, $18.4 million, South Atlantic Coastal Study was designed to identify the risks and vulnerabilities of tidally influenced areas to increased hurricane and storm damage as a result of sea level rise. South Atlantic Division (SAD) Commander, Brig. Gen. Jason E. Kelly, signed the Final Report of the South Atlantic Coastal Study during a virtual, online ceremony July 25.

Allen Earhart Selected as USACE’s 2022 Sustainability Hero

Press Operations — Wed, 20 Jul 2022 18:39:08 GMT

Mr. Allen Earhart has been selected as USACE’s 2022 Sustainability Hero.

Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice water safety

Press Operations — Thu, 28 Apr 2022 19:23:48 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers reminds visitors to practice safety around water.

South Atlantic Division stands ready for upcoming hurricane season

Press Operations — Thu, 21 Apr 2022 18:15:00 GMT

The South Atlantic Division is performing a table-top exercise in preparation of the 2022 hurricane season.

Long Way to Go for North American Right Whale

Press Operations — Wed, 05 Jan 2022 18:41:00 GMT

Despite new mother/calf sightings for the 2022 birthing season the North American Right Whale remains in danger of extinction.

Regional commander describes what’s next for Charleston peninsula study

Press Operations — Fri, 10 Dec 2021 12:49:32 GMT

South Atlantic Division Commander Brig. Gen. Jason Kelly recently paid a visit to the City of Charleston to address the City Council about the agency’s ongoing study into coastal storm risk on the peninsula and provide city leaders with a clear path through the federal study, design and construction process.