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  • August

    Upon issuing a film permit, another group of Corps professionals step in to ensure the environment is protected and facilities are not damaged during filming. Most of all, they ensure filming is conducted in a safe manner. For example, in May, the U.S. Army National Guard released their newest commercial, which was filmed in the Corps’ Whittier Narrows flood control basin and incldued high risk maneuvers using a Blackhawk helicopter.

    Los Angeles District employees often play a role in film productions

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District is sometimes nicknamed the Hollywood District. This is because movie companies often need to shoot in uncongested and iconic areas of Los Angeles and regularly appeal to the Corps for permission to film on properties the district manages.

  • July

    (From left) John Keever, Muhammad Bari, Command Sgt. Maj. Dale Perez, Col. Mark Toy, Peter Tunnicliffe, Brig. Gen. Ted Martin and Col. Kurt Pinkerton break ground during a ceremony June 28 commemorating the start of construction of the new water treatment plant at the National Training Center at Fort Irwin, Calif. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District is overseeing the construction of the design-build effort by CDM Smith Construction to provide six million gallons of water per day to the inhabitants of the NTC. (Photo by Brooks O. Hubbard IV)

    Corps breaks ground for $100 million water treatment plant

    FORT IRWIN, Calif.--The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the National Training Center at Fort Irwin

  • February

    Keynote speaker, Lowell Morgan speaks to the district’s work force attending the Black Employment Special Emphasis Program (BEP) Committee’s Black History Month kick-off, ceremony held at the district conference room, Feb. 4 in Los Angeles, Calif. The ceremony was held in the District’s 12th floor conference room-the site of all scheduled 2013 BHM events this month.

    District employees celebrate BHM at kick-off ceremony

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Black Employment Special Emphasis Program committee held its Black History Month observance kick-off ceremony at the District's headquarters Feb. 4.

  • January

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Black Employment Program honored Martin Luther King Jr. Day with a day of service by delivering more than 100 pounds of collected toiletries and toys to local shelters in the downtown Los Angeles community. Lashawn Richardson, Debra McCree, Matthews Turner and Arnecia Williams, offload donated items at the Downtown Women's Center. (USACE photo by Brooks O. Hubbard)

    District observes MLK holiday with day of service

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District Black Employment Program honored Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday with a day of service by delivering more than 100 pounds of collected toiletries and toys to local shelters in the downtown Los Angeles community Jan. 22.

  • May

    The District's new Emergency Command and Control Vehicle, operated by Alex Watt, made its debut appearance at the City of Torrance's 53rd Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration May 19 and was led by the District's commander, Col. Mark Toy, wife May, daughter Kayla and son Brandon. The Toys carried the District's banner, followed by the ECCV, Fany Anderson of the District's safety office and Bobber the Water Safety Dog, along the two-mile parade route.

    District returns to Armed Forces Day in Torrance

    The Los Angeles District returned to the City of Torrance to participate in its 53rd Annual Armed Forces Day Celebration here May 19.

  • March

    Officials toured the new indoor range facility at March Air Reserve Base. The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District completed construction of the new indoor small-arms firing range. Rep. Ken Calvert, along with Corps, base and local community officials, celebrated the milestone during a ribbon cutting ceremony here March 10.

    Corps completes MARB firing range project

    MARCH AIR RESERVE BASE, Calif.--The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Los Angeles District completed construction of a new indoor small-arms firing range. Rep. Ken Calvert, along with Corps, base and local community officials, celebrated the milestone during a ribbon cutting ceremony here March 10.

  • February

    A Barstow city bus loaded with contractors drive past one of the existing water points at Fort Irwin. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Barstow Chamber of Commerce held an Industry Day at the Barstow Community College in efforts to attract potential local contractors for a $100 million water plant for Fort Irwin and National Training Center Feb. 22. After the morning briefings, transportation to Fort Irwin was provided by the City of Barstow Chamber of Commerce.

    Corps to build $100 million water treatment plant

    BARSTOW, CALIF.--The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the Barstow Chamber of Commerce held an Industry Day at the Barstow Community College in efforts to attract potential local contractors for a $100-$120 million water plant for Fort Irwin and National Training Center Feb. 22.