Shane Iverson, a volunteer with the Piney Woods Service Association (PWSA) and Andy Gray, a U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Fort Worth District volunteer, look on as U.S. Marine Corps veterans Brian Aft, left, and Aaron Brittain attempt to land an estimated 11-foot alligator during the PWSA annual alligator hunt on B.A. Steinhagen Lake. Unfortunately for the veterans, this alligator was the one that got away. PWSA has been hosting the hunt in cooperation with USACE and the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department since 2012.

Destynee Hives-McCray, right, mission specialist, private property debris removal team, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and Fort Worth District project manager and Vandi Leheny, left, mission manager, PPDRT, and USACE, Fort Worth District project manager prepare schedules and maintain accountability at the emergency field office on Maui, Sept. 13. Hives-McCray played basketball at Southern Methodist University and Texas Christian university from 2011 to 2016 and attributes lessons learned as an athlete with many life and career lessons. As a mission specialist, Hives-McCray is the 'right hand' of the mission manager.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District partnered with Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, Collin County Sheriff's Office, Wylie Fire-Rescue, Lucas Fire-Rescue and Princeton Fire Department to create a water safety PSA. To view the video visit https://www.dvidshub.net/video/895723/water-safety-psa.

U.S. Army Colonel Calvin A. Kroeger assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, during an Assumption of Command ceremony, Aug. 3, 2023, at the Fort Worth Club. Kroeger took command from Maj. Joshua Haynes, who led the district since June 2023. Haynes will return to his assignment as the deputy commander of the Fort Worth District. As commander of the district, Kroeger will manage one of the Corps’ largest military construction programs, which encompasses all design and construction on Army and Air Force installations in Texas and parts of Louisiana. He will also supervise the operation and maintenance of the district’s 25 lakes, which furnish approximately 30 percent of the state’s surface water supply and provide outdoor recreation opportunities for millions of visitors annually. The Assumption of Command is a time-honored military tradition which formally reaffirms the authority of command. It is a transfer of the total responsibility, authority, and accountability from one individual to another. The transfer is symbolized by the passing of the organizational flag, an icon which embodies the history of the unit or organization.

U.S. Army Colonel Calvin A. Kroeger assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth District, during an Assumption of Command ceremony, Aug. 3, 2023, at the Fort Worth Club. Kroeger took command from Maj. Joshua Haynes, who led the district since June 2023. Haynes will return to his assignment as the deputy commander of the Fort Worth District. As commander of the district, Kroeger will manage one of the Corps’ largest military construction programs, which encompasses all design and construction on Army and Air Force installations in Texas and parts of Louisiana. He will also supervise the operation and maintenance of the district’s 25 lakes, which furnish approximately 30 percent of the state’s surface water supply and provide outdoor recreation opportunities for millions of visitors annually. The Assumption of Command is a time-honored military tradition which formally reaffirms the authority of command. It is a transfer of the total responsibility, authority, and accountability from one individual to another. The transfer is symbolized by the passing of the organizational flag, an icon which embodies the history of the unit or organization.

With their eyes on the future, summer rangers in the Three Rivers Region of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers’ Fort Worth District came together at the start of summer for a regional training program. The program is designed to start them on a path that could see them becoming full-fledged rangers or maybe something even greater. From rangers and lake managers to the deputy district engineer for programs and project management, former summer rangers from the region are filling critical roles within the district and elsewhere. Some of the rangers are just looking for a summer job and some are looking to get experience in their career field. For others, it has been a dream since they were young.

Maj. Joshua Haynes, deputy commander, Fort Worth District, welcomes regional stakeholders to an outreach session to discuss recent changes to Public Law 84-99.(US Army photo by Brittany Scruggs)

Crews assemble components associated with the refueling station currently being constructed on Fort Cavazos' West Fort.

Recent ongoing construction of fuel storage facilities at the airfield located on the west side of Fort Cavazos.

Patrick Spilman, lab supervisor at the Central Texas Area Office Quality Assurance Facility demonstrates how to operate Superpave Gyratory Compressor, a machine used to determine density values for asphalt. Asphalt is placed in the device and compacted into pucks where then the density values are measured.

Engineering Technician, Christine Cefalu, conducts a test at the Fort Hood Quality Assurance Facility to measure flexural strength of a concrete beam in accordance with standards set by the American Society for Testing and Materials.

Belton Lake lead park ranger, Jewel Hale informs visitors about dam safety during the inaugural Safety Day event on May 19 at Fort Cavazos, Texas.

A Fort Worth District park ranger coaches a Fort Cavazos Soldier on how to throw a water safety device to a swimmer in distress during the Fort Cavazos Safety Day held on May 19.

Fort Worth District park rangers man the water safety booth during the May 19 Safety Day event at Fort Cavazos, Texas

Fort Worth District park rangers pose for a photo during the Fort Cavazos Safety Day event held on May 19 at Fort Cavazos, Texas.

Fort Worth District deputy for Small Business Programs, Ali Marshall addresses a group of small business representatives on potential business opportunities during a January small business roadshow at Dyess Air Force Base, near Abiline, Texas.

A signing ceremony for the Section 206, Continuing Authorities Program project for River Road in San Antonio, Texas was held on June 2 at the Fort Worth District Office, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. General Manager for the San Antonio River Authority, Derek Boese and Fort Worth District Commander, Colonel Paul Culberson were the signing officials. The River Road Project will address the terrestrial and aquatic ecosystem degradation for this segment of the San Antonio River. The San Antonio River Authority and USACE executed a Feasibility Cost Sharing Agreement in FY 2018. The feasibility phase was completed in July 2021. The project is in Design and Implementation phase. Design is expected to completed in 2024 and implementation to be completed in 2025.

Brig. Gen. David W. Gardner, Commanding General Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk provides remarks during the ribbon cutting ceremony for the Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facilities on May 23.

Key leaders from Fort Polk, the Corps' Fort Worth District and the contractor of record cut the ribbon during a ceremony on May 23.

Construction crews make renovations to VOLAR barracks at Fort Polk, La, which will solve maintenance challenges caused by condensation and to provide quality- of-life upgrades for Soldiers.

Leesville, Louisiana is a small, rustic town engulfed by a variety of pine and oak trees. This quiet little hamlet prides itself as being a place that offers a smile, a handshake and strong sense of community. It is a place where life has not changed much since the 1970s. Just outside of town lies a military installation with a unique mission, emerging from the forest of oaks and evergreens. Welcome to Fort Polk, the home of the Joint Readiness Training Center!

Onlookers observe the recently completed VOLAR barracks after a May 23 ribbon cutting ceremony at Fort Polk, La.

VIPs from Fort Polk, the Fort Worth District and the contractor cut the ribbon to signify the completion of two VOLAR Barracks projects at Fort Polk, La.

An old water tower with a Fleur-de-Lis dominates the landscape as one enters Barksdale Air Force Base.

Summer is here and we want you to be safe! Watch this video for tips that follow our safety program, P.A.U.S.E... People Actively Using Safety Everyday