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  • February

    CAMP FALLUJAH, Iraq - Corporal Enasio Alston, 23, a multi-channel equipment operator and secondary radioman assigned to Communications Platoon, Headquarters Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, Combat Logistics Battalion 8, 2nd Marine Logistics Group (FWD), heard his first newborn, Enasio Jr., via satellite telephone for the first time just after his birth on Nov. 1. The Siler City, N.C., native, missed his son's birth after volunteering to come out for his second tour here as an active reserve Marine from Communications Company, Headquarters and Service Battalion, 4th Marine Logistics Group based at Greensboro, N.C. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Ruben D. Maestre)

    ERDC’s Field Research Facility deploys largest wave energy converter in U.S.

    DUCK, N.C.--ERDC-CHL’s Field Research Facility (FRF) in Duck, N.C., recently hosted Resolute Marine
  • ERDC-ITL Knowledge Hub Project Manager Matthew Bailey shows a broad overlay image of Knowledge Hub member locations signed up through September.

    ITL’s Corps product connects collaboration and content sharing

    VICKSBURG, Miss.--What combines the best features of Facebook©, You Tube©, Google© search and chat,

  • January

    Leadership Development Program class members participate in an exercise.

    TEC implements first Leadership Development Program

    ALEXANDRIA, Va.—ERDC’s  Topographic Engineering Center (TEC) recently implemented its first Level I
  • ERDC-CHL Deputy Director Jose Sanchez, second from left, poses with several of his partners in crime at a charity event benefiting the Make-A-Wish Foundation.

    CHL deputy director transforms for charity

    VICKSBURG, Miss.—For ERDC Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory (CHL) Deputy Director Jose Sanchez, the
  • An aerial view of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ John H. Kerr Dam and Lake.

    ERDC EL develops assessment model for the John H. Kerr Dam Project

    Jan. 11, 2013, BOYDTON, Va.--ERDC Environmental Laboratory (EL) researchers have developed a model that assesses alternative scenarios for the John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir recently approved by the Headquarters U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (HQUSACE) Model Certification Team.
  • Wayne Hodo

    GSL and ITL employees receive Modern-Day Technology Leader Awards

    Jan. 11, 2013, WASHINGTON, D.C.--ERDC Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) Researcher Wayne Hodo and Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) Scientist Dr. Elaine Hulitt were recently selected as a Modern-Day Technology Leaders by the Council of Engineering Deans of the Historically Black Colleges and Universities, Lockheed Martin Corporation and US Black Engineer and Information Technology magazine.
  • Dr. Paul Mlakar

    GSL’s Mlakar selected American Association of Engineering Societies Award

    Jan. 11, 2013, Vicksburg, Miss.--ERDC Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory’s (GSL) Dr. Paul F. Mlakar was recently selected by the American Association of Engineering Societies (AAES) as the 2013 recipient of the Norm Augustine Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering Communication.

  • DOD HPCMP employees at ERDC ITL receive AIAA Award

    Jan. 11, 2013, VICKSBURG, Miss.--Department of Defense’s (DOD) High Performance Computing Modernization Program (HPCMP) employees located at ERDC’s Information Technology Laboratory (ITL) were recently selected to receive the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) 2012 Shahyar Pirzadeh Memorial Award for Outstanding Paper.
  • A Fort Wainwright air curtain firing range facility, demonstrated with ITTP funding, enables Soldiers to complete live-fire training in subzero temperatures.

    Energy, water technology demonstration programs offer opportunities

    Two technology demonstration and validation programs use Department of Defense (DOD) installations as test beds — the Environmental Security Technology Certification Program (ESTCP) and the Installation Technology Transition Program (ITTP). These programs ultimately aim to improve energy security and to save energy and water. Both seek willing host sites, and getting involved is easier than you may think.

  • December

    U.S. Military Academy at West Point cadets work on materials for use in their Structural Insulated Panels Hut design.

    USMA W.P. Cadets SIP Hut work completes first term

    Dec. 21, 2012, WEST POINT, N.Y.--As part of an ERDC effort, U.S. Military Academy at West Point cadets recently completed their first term of work on the Structural Insulated Panels (SIP) Hut, a prototype energy efficient barracks structure.
  • Armored training maneuvers at Fort Benning, Ga. In an effort to consolidate resources, the U.S. Army recently moved their Armor School to Fort Benning.

    ERDC helps universities bring innovation to Fort Benning

    Dec. 21, 2012, FORT BENNING, Ga.--Researchers with ERDC Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) recently took the initiative to integrate local universities into the erosion control design process for the new Fort Benning maneuver box.
  • After the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) team train the airmen, members of the Rapid Engineer Deployable, Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) squadron practice screeding skills using the materials, equipment and methods to repair craters in preparation for a cold weather demonstration at Malmstrom Air Force Base, Mont

    Joint project develops airfield damage repair materials, techniques

    Wanted: Airfield Damage Repair material, equipment and procedures to repair runways used by U.S. Air Force (USAF) fighter jets and cargo planes. The goal is to repair 120 craters in 6.5 hours using up to eight teams.
  • After the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center Airfield Damage Repair (ADR) team train the airmen, members of the Rapid Engineer Deployable, Heavy Operational Repair Squadron Engineer (RED HORSE) squadron use the materials, equipment and methods to repair craters during a simulated wet weather demonstration at Tyndall Air Force Base, Fla. The protective covers are placed the work underway to prevent dilution of the repair materials and over the repaired area to enable rapid set to take place.

    11-Step program repairs airfield damage

    The U.S. Air Force (USAF) is seeking technologies to repair 120 airfield craters in 6.5 hours using eight repair teams. Researchers with ERDC’s Geotechnical and Structures Laboratory (GSL) are currently working with the Air Force Research Laboratory and the U.S. Air Force Civil Engineer Center to develop the materials and techniques, tactics and procedures (TTP) to reach that goal.

  • ERDC contractors selected for award

    The National Contract Management Association (NCMA) recently selected the Mississippi Chapter as winner of the 2011-2012 Walter R. Graalman Award at the silver level. The NCMA Mississippi Chapter consists of professionals from ERDC, the USACE Vicksburg District, L-3 Communications, Jackson State University and Stark Aerospace.
  • Robo-Ninja team members, coaches, and families look on as their robot performs during the winning table run.

    ERDC site Lego Teams shine in competitions

    Lego Teams at ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL) and Topographic Engineering Center (TEC) garnered awards at the FIRST LEGO® League (FLL) Regional Qualifying Tournaments in November.
  • David Delaney

    CERL’s Delaney selected to adjunct faculty position at NMSU

    ERDC Construction Engineering Research Laboratory’s (CERL) David Delaney was recently selected by the graduate selection committee at New Mexico State University (NMSU) to an adjunct faculty position.
  • Cover of the recently released, “Oil Spills in Arctic Waters: An Introduction and Inventory of Research Activities and USARC Recommendations.”

    Cold Regions Lab makes significant contributions to U.S. Arctic Research Commission report

    ERDC Cold Regions Research and Engineering Laboratory (CRREL) engineers recently made significant contributions to the U.S. Arctic Research Commission report, “Oil Spills in Arctic Waters: An Introduction and Inventory of Research Activities and USARC Recommendations.”
  • An aerial view of ERDC Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory’s HL Field Research Facility, Duck, N.C.

    ERDC’s Field Research Facility deploys largest wave energy converter in U.S.

    ERDC Coastal and Hydraulics Laboratory’s (CHL) Field Research Facility (FRF) in Duck, N.C., recently hosted Resolute Marine Energy for a full-scale test and evaluation of their surge wave energy converter (WEC).
  • This composite image shows a thermal panoramic image (top) shot in a drive-by scan and an image of the automatically detected and segmented energy leaks (bottom).

    Diagnostic system provides fast, accurate building leak detection

    The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is demonstrating a new technology that enables rapid, high-resolution detection of building envelope energy losses.
  • Is a fuel cell the right choice for your installation? The forum can help you decide.

    Forum connects fuel cell experts, installations

    The newly created Fuel Cell End Users Forum supports Directorates of Public Works (DPW) and other decision makers in determining fuel cell applicability at Department of Defense (DOD) installations. The forum was established by a partnership involving the Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC); the Department of Energy; the U.S. Army Tank Automotive Research, Development and Engineering Center; and industry representatives.