2 Feb 2021

Synergy for safety: ERDC partners with local fire department for increased protection

When it comes to emergency response, it’s said that an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. For the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the City of Vicksburg Fire Department (VFD), the old adage is more than just a saying, it’s a blueprint for success. Until the mid-1990s, ERDC was home to its own fire department on the Waterways Experiment Station. After that, fire protection was transferred over to the City of Vicksburg.

14 Aug 2019

Anti-Terrorism Awareness Proclamation Signing expresses unity with community

Vicksburg, Miss. (Aug. 9, 2019) – Col. Ivan Beckman conducted an Anti-Terrorism Awareness Proclamation Signing event August 5, 2019, to kick off Anti-Terrorism Awareness Month at the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center. The event was coordinated with Warren Grant, ERDC security officer and level II anti-terrorism officer.

10 Feb 2017

The Engineers at Vicksburg, Part 17: The Logistician and the Architect

Introduction:Engineers in Union blue and Confederate gray played a prominent role in the Vicksburg

16 Dec 2016

The Engineers at Vicksburg Part 14: Preparing for a Union crossing

Introduction: Engineers in Union blue and Confederate gray played a prominent role in the Vicksburg

19 Jun 2013

Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers finds home in Vicksburg

“Come one; come all,” is the invitation extended from the president of the recently formed chapter

19 Jun 2013

Vicksburg’s Robotics Team 456 earns awards, semi-final standings

Months of intense preparation at ERDC’s STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) center

17 May 2013

ERDC-Vicksburg security staff receives 2012 Army Antiterrorism Award

VICKSBURG, Miss.—ERDC-Vicksburg’s Security Office (SO) received the 2012 Army Antiterrorism (AT)

17 May 2013

GSL senior scientist Mlakar joins elite group

VICKSBURG, Miss.—“For his ability to effectively communicate technical issues to the public, fellow

17 May 2013

Raines named USACE Best AT Program

VICKSBURG, Miss.—ERDC Antiterrorism (AT) Officer Tim Raines was recently named the 2012 USACE Best