- + Transparency, communication drive success in complicated environmental projects —A broad skill set and a strong belief in collaboration and communication has helped Michael Brown build a varied and successful career in environmenta...
- + Army Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration program promotes new opportunities to protect readiness and improve resilience—A new policy will officially rename the Army Compatible Use Buffer (ACUB) program as the Army Readiness and Environmental Protection Integration (REPI...
- + Strengthening Ties: Brazilian Army leaders return for second environmental exchange with USAEC—In a dynamic exchange of environmental expertise, U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) leaders, Commander Col. Vance Brunner and Command Sgt. Maj. ...
- + NDCEE advances DoD readiness with innovative technology projects slated for FY25—The National Defense Center for Energy and Environment is set to invest in and demonstrate seven groundbreaking technological projects in fiscal year ...
- + COMMENTARY: A Commander’s Perspective on Environmental Stewardship and Army Readiness—Over the past five months as the new commander of the USAEC, I have been honored to learn and lead an organization who...
- + Norwood builds successful leadership career through stick-to-it-ness, seizing opportunities—As a woman starting out in the early 1990s in a male-dominated field, Kelly Norwood has had both supporters as well as obstacles in building her caree...
- + Successful Air Force stint leads to working with Army back home in San Antonio—After a successful decade in the Air Force, Osmar Alaniz was ready for a change, and his plans didn’t include the military. “I was a logistics readine...
- + Early learning prepped Ferguson for professional growth, environmental leadership role—Taking what may have seemed like a backward step turned out to be just the right route for Clayton Ferguson to build an ongoing and successful environ...
- + Adaptive and Integrative Management team focuses on environmental goals —Building on conservation activity dating back a century and bolstered by a specialized Adaptive and Integrative Management team that helps bring innov...
- + Paying attention helps ensure history is protected—The land where U.S. Army Garrison Fort Moore lies has a rich history dating back more than 15,000 years when the earliest Americans from the Clovis In...
- + Korean archeological dig pays dividends, preserves ancient artifacts —Preserving cultural and historical artifacts requires skill and sensitivity, along with the know-how and attention to detail required to adhere to the...
- + USAG Humphreys environmental team works to keep golf course green—As environmental questions about the impact of golf courses on ecosystems have been raised, the environmental team at U.S. Army Garrison Humphreys in ...
- + Improving database, inventory tracking of hazardous materials given boost by technology at 88th Readiness Division—For the U.S. Army Reserve’s 88th Readiness Division, the best way to effectively manage hazardous materials inventories and provide immediate access t...
- + Passing the Green Baton: U.S. Army Environmental Command welcomes new leadership—U.S. Army Environmental Command (USAEC) bid farewell to Col. Matthew F. Kelly, who led USAEC for...
- + Varied environments prepare Drumm for key role at Fort Eisenhower—The world is full of many different types of environments, just ask Robert Drumm, who has been in a few of them. From working as a fisheries inspector...
- + Fort Walker builds current preservation, outreach efforts on successful past endeavors—Fort Walker’s Cultural Resources Management team has a notable history of protecting historic cultural resources -- a practice that has set the tone f...
- + Award-winning Fort Walker team cites planning, partnerships as cornerstones of success—The award-winning Natural Resources Conservation team at Fort Walker, near the environmentally sensitive Chesapeake Bay, uses systematic planning, par...
- + 81st Readiness Division recognized for continual improvement in environmental management, compliance—The U.S. Army Reserve’s 81st Readiness Division covers a lot of ground – from western Louisiana to eastern Puerto Rico and from northern Kentucky to t...
- + Endangered black-footed ferret and other species protected at closing Amy installation—As the Pueblo Chemical Depot is preparing for closure, the installation reintroduced a once-thought extinct species to the depot as part of a broader ...
- + Partnerships in cultural, natural resource protection drive environmental team’s work in Hawaii—Hawaii is a tropical island paradise that brings in visitors from around the world to admire and enjoy the unique and beautiful natural environment.
- + Buchanan preserves two local species, serves broader biodiversity needs—By focusing on multi-year preservation efforts for two native species as part of a comprehensive environmental plan, Fort Buchanan in Puerto Rico has ...
- + Hybrid planting, partnerships drive success in tropical forest restoration in Hawaiʻi —Battling direct threats to fragile native ecosystems while simultaneously working with partners on ambitious replanting projects are just two of the p...
- + Prevention is key strategy in species management planning—By implementing proactive measures, most issues can be resolved before they escalate into a larger problem. At Fort Carson, specialized surveying, mon...
- + Modern technology used to protect, preserve, catalog cultural resources at Fort Bliss—Located on more than 1.1 million acres in west Texas and south-central New Mexico, Fort Bliss is home to more than 20,600 archaeological sites, 465 hi...
- + Army protects Marshall Islands' unique natural resources—A former World War II battleground and longtime military installation, U.S. Army Garrison Kwajalein Atoll’s tropical environment, proximity to the sea...
- + Deactivating a floating nuclear power plant is just one of the unique challenges —The copious amount of regulation, numerous oversight agencies and authorities, and very real public concern about nuclear power safety make the work o...
- + Partnerships, focus bring expertise to cleanup efforts at Fort Johnson—As a leading combat training center and power projection platform for combat units, Fort Johnson in Louisiana has for many years been a critical insta...
- + Simple approach drives excellence in environmental quality—Sometimes the most complex issues require a simple approach. At Fort Leonard Wood the environmental strategy and management at the installation relies...
- + Research facilities at Natick demand active, comprehensive environmental programs to support Soldier needs—With more than 70 research laboratories dedicated to researching, empowering, and enabling Soldiers and everything they eat, wear and carry, U.S. Army...
- + AEC team supports Earth Day 2024—Every day is Earth Day at the Army Environmental Command, but each year the command joins the national celebration and commemorates Earth Day by provi...
- + A life outdoors leads to commitment to natural resources, ecosystems, Army mission—Brent Widener, who says he grew up “always outdoors,” told his family he was going to college to study hunting and fishing and joked while there he’d ...
- + Unplanned shift leads to long, successful career in environmental work—Growing up in Minnesota, Dan Musel was a kid who loved sports and being outdoors. But he hadn’t really thought about a career in environmental managem...
- + Programmatic planning processes lead to environmental successes —The environmental team at Tobyhanna Army Depot uses a comprehensive, systematic approach to managing the environmental programs at the installation, a...
- + Home of Army Aviation builds culture of environmental quality —As the “Home of Army Aviation,” Fort Novosel is an incredibly busy place. The number of flights there represent 32% of the Army’s total flying hours a...
- + Conservation of at-risk species, limitations on invasive species improves environment at Novosel —Effective natural resource management at U.S. Army installations requires maintaining adequate habitat for flora and fauna as well as providing the vi...
- + Army recognizes environmental excellence—The Army announced the winners of the 2024 Secretary of the Army Environmental Awards Program. The winning nominations will compete in the Secretary o...
- + Research leader has seen many changes in land management but consistent focus on mission—As a self-described “old-timer” in natural resources with more than 20 years of experience, Heidi Howard has had a birds-eye view of the changes that ...
- + Wildlife biologist brings broad experiences into role at Arizona installation—To say that Debbie Brewer has learned her role as a wildlife biologist at Fort Huachuca from the ground up and from all sides is a pretty good descrip...
- + Fariss builds career with zealous protection of land, focus on mission—Wayne Fariss has always had a solid base for his career aspirations, literally …. the dirt. “Everything that happens, it’s growing on top of this impo...
- + Wildlife biologist finds niche making a difference in species protection, land management—As a wildlife biologist, with an interest in endangered species protection and conservation, Jackie Hancock had some trepidation about leaving a state...
- + National Defense Center for Energy and Environment selects eight technology projects for demonstration and validation in 2024—The NDCEE has slated for funding and demonstration eight 2024 cutting-edge technology projects....
- + Frank Minogue: A Legacy of Environmental Service and Resilience—Frank Minogue's journey to becoming an environmental attorney was shaped by his childhood in the D.C. Area and a deep love for the great outdoors. Gro...
- + NDCEE seeks best ideas to continue to face current, future energy, environmental challenges—A global military relies on extensive training of the fighting force, demands complex logistics to match vital supplies and supporting infrastructure ...
- + A Global Green Exchange: Brazilian Army environmental leaders visit U.S. Army Environmental Command, Fort Cavazos—USAEC hosts Brazilian Army environmental leaders with intent of this visit was to share insights on environmental management within Army operations.
- + ORISE and Shine: A New Opportunity—My journey as a recent graduate finding a niche career with the US Army Environmental Command through ORISE.
- + Communications, skill, mission all part of success—For Larry Carlile, successfully managing military training lands, while conserving that same land as habitat for endangered species, is a process grou...
- + Endangered species management is rapidly evolving, requires adaptation—Managing and protecting endangered plant and animal species found on U.S. Army installations has always been challenging. Now, with the number of thes...
- + Batman of Fort Campbell works to save endangered species —At Fort Campbell, Gene Zirkle is affectionately known as Batman, while his daughter Sarah, has earned the nickname Batgirl. However, their heroic ende...
- + Land Management focus at Fort McCoy builds on strong history of success through communication, collaboration—Land Management on a busy Army training installation requires flexibility, and an ability to adjust to varied circumstances to meet the mission.
- + Fort Liberty balances massive training operations, endangered species, land management—As home to more than 1.2 million training Soldiers each year, and the location of 19 natural plant communities containing five federally endangered sp...
- + Collaborative relationships, varied approaches bolster species success at Fort Cavazos—Tim Buchanan has spent decades in natural resources work at Fort Cavazos, formerly known as Fort Hood, and has seen both challenges and successes -- a...
- + Teamwork across units central to successful land management at busiest National Guard training center—As the leader of training land management at the busiest National Guard training center in the nation, Dave Walton and his team are constantly having ...
- + Camp Ripley’s collaborative partnerships advance conservation efforts to award winning levels—The interconnectedness of the natural environment and ecosystems involves constant interactions, both small and large, that can have lasting impacts a...
- + Strong leadership drives effective programs in complex environment at WSMR—The Army Compatible Use Buffer program, long considered one of the most effective programs and models for balancing environmental stewardship and vita...
- + Maintaining ideal training setting amidst unique ecosystems drives natural resources team at Fort Leonard Wood—At Fort Leonard Wood, roughly 80,000 training certifications are earned each year, from 245 unique programs of instruction, including chemical, biolog...
- + Fort Leonard Wood CRM team uses CSI skills to protect archaeological resources, identify vandals of historic site—The Cultural Resources Management team at Fort Leonard Wood has critically important duties preserving archaeological assets, historic buildings, site...
- + U.S. Army multi-disciplinary team leads successful efforts to minimize use of hazardous heavy metal; sets table for elimination of all heavy metals in coming years—The thornier the problem, the more collaboration, shared knowledge, and teamwork it takes to solve it. The latest example of this kind of collaboratio...
- + Fort Leavenworth shows great progress in removing PFAS from drinking water—As the nation and world continue to learn more about the hazards of the latest emerging chemicals and how to deal with them, at Fort Leavenworth the i...
- + Fort Cavazos team keeps pushing to build on success of preservation efforts, data, analysis key—The story of the black-capped vireo’s rebound from an endangered species is a true success story – the songbird was listed as an endangered species in...
- + Partnerships, teamwork define successful natural resources management at Fort Polk—Developing both a keen understanding of its environment, as well as solid working relationships with key partners, the Natural Resources Conservation ...
- + Fort Campbell teams adjust to severe weather, continue effectively managing natural resources—Managing the plant and animal species on more than 105,000 acres of land is a full-time concern for the natural resources team at Fort Campbell, which...
- + Mountainous environment provides diverse landscape, animals, plants, challenges for Army—The vast open areas and thousands of acres of land, rugged canyons and terrain, and the semi-arid climate that creates year-round access at Fort Carso...
- + Forest management, species preservation at center of holistic approach to ecosystem management at Fort Knox—Approximately 80% of Fort Knox is covered in forests – which not only helps create an ideal training ground, but also is critical habitat for numerous...
- + Forward-looking approach cited for success of NR team at Fort McCoy—The challenges are many, the constituents are numerous, the mission is critical, and the team is ready. The Natural Resources Branch at Fort McCoy, bo...
- + Minnesota National Guard focuses on “triple bottom line” to meet sustainability goals—There’s no single, simple answer to meeting sustainability goals at a large, statewide organization. By emphasizing the triple bottom line – mission, ...
- + South Dakota Army National Guard meets sustainability goal despite challenges —As a statewide entity, the SD ARNG has more than 3,100 soldiers across 22 locations in their largely rural, geographically dispersed state...
- + Aggressive problem solver lauded for environmental work—To call Tressa Rutland that go-to-person for environmental and sustainability issues at Fort Stewart Hunter Army Airfield is pretty much spot on.
- + Technology drives efficiencies, cost-savings for mission support for Dugway team—Working hard to preserve ancient archaeological resources using technology and a focus on efficiency and improved stakeholder interactions and outreac...
- + Multi-agency model at APG helps drive successful collaborations, outcomes—For 95 years, Aberdeen Proving Ground has served as the center for the U.S. Army’s research, development and testing of numerous weapons, vehicles, an...
- + From environmental work to garrison commander, Shaver shares lessons learned —There’s something to be said for being in the right place at the right time. For Col. James Shaver, it turns out that place was in a photograph of a h...
- + Enthusiasm, expertise, mission focus drive successful environmental career—The enthusiasm jumps out immediately if you ask Jason Applegate to talk about his work, and you can’t help but smile at the fervor and passion he brin...
- + Army takes steps to increase transparency, information sharing to Badger Army Ammunition Plant groundwater remediation project—The challenges of large groundwater clean-up projects at World War II era munitions plants are numerous. First, they take time, often decades...
- + White Sands Missile Range archaeologist wins top Army award for preserving history in complex installation environment —Godby, an archaeologist at WSMR, was selected as the recipient of the 2023 Secretary of the Army Environmental Award for cultural resources management...
- + Innovative technology supports remediation success at Lake City Army Ammunition Plant —INDEPENDENCE, Mo. — Some of the statistics at the Lake City Army Ammunition Plant are attention-grabbers and provide context for the ongoing work and ...
- + Army announces 2023 Environmental Awards Program winners—A diverse group of individuals, teams, and large and small installations competed for recognition in 6 installation and 3 team/individual categories.....
- + Army Earth Day Message —ARMY EARTH DAY MESSAGE April 22, 2023 On April 22, the Army will join the nation and many citizens of the world to celebrate Earth Day. The theme this...
- + Army requests feedback on its plan to field armored multi-purpose vehicles—The U.S. Army is planning to field Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicles (AMPVs) and has completed an analysis of the environmental and socioeconomic impacts...
- + NDCEE requests proposals for FY24 projects —Every March, the National Defense Center for Energy and Environment program requests that DoD personnel submit proposals of mature technology solution...
- + National Defense Center for Energy and Environment announces 2023 technology projects—SAN ANTONIO -- The National Defense Center for Energy and Environment (NDCEE) announced eight technology projects selected to receive funding for demo...
- + USAEC 50th Anniversary focus: People make the mission—Change is constant, particularly with environmental issues where natural forces and a changing climate bring evolving challenges around the globe to U...
- + New USAEC commander shares impressions, focuses on legacy—SAN ANTONIO – Over the past five months Col. Matthew F. Kelly, commander, U.S. Army Environmental Command, has gained a perspective on the ins and out...
- + Energy Action Month plans focus on three pillars to make substantial changes, improvements—San Antonio - In facing an often-uncertain energy future, while never wavering from its mission of protecting and defending America’s interests around...
- + Climate change strategy drives training across Army —After years of research and planning, in response to what is recognized as an existential national security threat, the U.S. Army in February unveiled...
- + USAEC recognizes graduates of environmental support manager training —SAN ANTONIO - U.S. Army Environmental Command hosted a graduation ceremony to recognize 18 employees that participated in the first iteration of the r...
- + Army seeks public feedback on proposed stationing of multi-domain task force—The U.S. Army released a programmatic environmental assessment and draft finding of no significant impact regarding the stationing of a MDTF ....
- + Good bug vs. bad bug? USAEC entomologist explains during kindergarten show-and-tell—SAN ANTONIO – U.S. Army Environmental Command’s entomologist, Bill Miller, Ph.D., presented a show-and-tell at St. Luke Catholic School on May 23, 202...
- + Experienced environmental team helps bolster diverse wildlife at Fort Rucker—A dedicated, skilled environmental team, with diverse backgrounds and experiences, is credited with helping Fort Rucker make real strides in supportin...
- + Fort Hood balances training, habitat/species protection, land/water availability—With nearly 200,000 acres, including 93 miles of streams and 584 surface-acres of impounded water resources, along with 43 acres of shared shoreline w...
- + Partnerships, forest management, creative solutions help preserve critical training, environment at Fort Stewart-Hunter Army Airfield—Managing the largest longleaf pine-wiregrass ecosystem in Georgia –– as well as vast tracts of environmentally sensitive forested areas -- provides th...
- + Army team preserves and protects endangered bats, salamanders, mussel in, near national forest—In the center of the four-state region known as the Ozark Plateau and surrounded by the 1.5 million acre Mark Twain National Forest, Fort Leonard Wood...
- + Fort Campbell uses partnerships, technology to honor history—The land that is now Fort Campbell was acquired by the federal government in 1942, but the rich history of the area and the peoples who lived there st...
- + Fort Riley uses available resources to make dramatic environmental improvements—Sometimes, the best solutions come from taking what is on hand, thinking about it in a new way and building something better.
- + USAEC training specialist awarded 2021 Excellence in Government gold for virtual hybrid initiative—SAN ANTONIO, TX – Across the federal government, agencies have changed practices, methods and locations of training due to health restrictions over th...
- + The journey continues for Army Environmental Command—SAN ANTONIO - A new leader took command of the U.S. Army Environmental Command in a ceremony at the Fort Sam Houston Historic Theatre on May 12.
- + World migratory bird day is May 14; do your part to help—Each year since 2006, World Migratory Bird Day is celebrated on the second Saturday in May, and again on the second Saturday in October. ...
- + Team saves years, millions by remediation optimization—The environmental restoration team for the Cornhusker Army Ammunition Plant, using custom-designed injection materials and careful analysis of groundw...
- + Fort Leonard Wood improves environmental quality through multiple initiatives—While focus on FLW's critical training mission never wavers, the installation has also won praise for comprehensive, effective environmental managemen...
- + Fort Polk honors the past, prepares for the future—The Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk, a premier U.S. Army training center, makes up about 1% of the land in Louisiana but 20% of history.
- + Texas National Guard blends partnerships, technology to preserve historic assets—The Texas Army National Guard’s Cultural Resources Management program was recognized with the 2022 SecArmy Environmental Award for Natural Resources.....
- + Earth Day is golden for USAEC—Every day is Earth Day for USAEC, but this year has a special meaning- it is the GOLDEN anniversary.
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