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  • July

    Lt. Col. Jerre Hansbrough takes command of the Albuquerque District, symbolized in the acceptance of the USACE flag from South Pacific Division Commander Col. (P) Antoinette Gant, during the change of command ceremony at the district's office, July 7, 2022.

    USACE-Albuquerque District welcomes 38th commander

    Lt. Col. Jerre V. Hansbrough assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Albuquerque District, July 7, 2022, during a formal change of command ceremony at the District headquarters.

  • August

    Colonel D. Peter Helmlinger, South Pacific Division Commander

    South Pacific Division welcomes new commander

    Colonel D. Peter Helmlinger assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division, August 18, 2016, during a formal change of command ceremony at the Bay Model Visitor Center in Sausalito, California.

  • July

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chief, Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, passes the USACE South Pacific Division flag to Colonel (Promotable) Mark Toy during a ceremony at the Bay Model in Sausalito, Calif., June 30, 2014. COL (P) Toy assumed command from Brig. Gen. C. David Turner. COL (P) Toy spoke about returning to SPD and that taking care of people is our highest priority.

    Former Los Angeles District Commander Takes Command of South Pacific Division

    Col(P) Mark Toy accepted Command of the South Pacific Division from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Chief, Lt. Gen. Thomas P. Bostick, during a ceremony at the Bay Model in Sausalito, Calif., June 30, 2014.

  • June

    ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., -- Outgoing District Commander Lt. Col. Antoinette Gant (right) hands the Corps of Engineers flag to Brig. Gen. C. David Turner June 26, 2014, signifying the transfer of command responsibility to incoming commander Lt. Col. Patrick Dagon (left).

    Albuquerque District Welcomes 34th Commander

    Lieutenant Colonel Patrick Dagon assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Albuquerque District June 26, 2014, during a formal change of command ceremony at the District headquarters.
  • Lt. Gen. Tom Bostick, Chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, passes the South Pacific Division's Colors to Col. C. David Turner during a Change of Command ceremony Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Bay Model in Sausalito, Calif. Col. Turner became the 55th Commander of the South Pacific Division after assuming command from Col. Andrew Nelson, who is resuming duties as the Division Deputy Commander.

    Colonel Turner Assumes Command of USACE, South Pacific Division

    Col. C. David Turner accepted Command of the South Pacific Division from the Chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Tom Bostick during a ceremony Wednesday, June 19, 2013 at the Bay Model in Sausalito, Calif.

  • April

    Master Sgt. Bernie Lujan receives the 2012 U.S. Army Antiterrorism Honor Roll Award at the Albuquerque District’s Headquarters March 26, 2013.

    District Security Officer Receives Two Awards for Antiterrorism Work

    Master Sgt. Bernie Lujan received the 2012 U.S. Army Antiterrorism Honor Roll Award March 26, 2013, at the District’s Headquarters in Albuquerque, N.M. Lujan also received the 2012 USACE Meritorious Antiterrorism Honor Roll Award in the same ceremony.

  • January

    WHITE SANDS MISSILE RANGE, N.M., -- Battalion Command Sgt. Maj. Thomas Geddings holds the colors of the 2nd Engineer Battalion after Battalion Executive Officer Maj. Christian Thomas lit the flag on fire during a ceremony Nov. 30, 2011. The ceremony commemorates battalion commander Lt. Col. Alarich Zacherle’s actions Nov. 30, 1950, at Kunu-ri, during the Korean War.

    Battalion Takes Pride in Flag Burning

    “No one does what we do. The burning of the colors is a unique event that is known throughout the Army, especially to those who have served in Korea or the 2nd Infantry Division,” said Lt. Col. Christopher Benson, former battalion commander. “Our battalion played a significant role in saving an entire division from annihilation. We do it to honor the courage and sacrifice of our veterans, to commemorate their actions and acknowledge the role they played in shaping the history of the 2nd Infantry Division and of Korea. We must never forget our history, or the legacy our veterans left for us to maintain.”

  • June

    Wehr accepted the Division guidon from the Deputy Commander of the Corps of Engineers, Maj. Gen. Merdith “Bo” Temple, during the symbolic passing of the colors.

    New Leader Assumes Command of South Pacific Division

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ South Pacific Division welcomed its 53rd Commander, Col. Michael C. Wehr, as he took command on June 3 during a change of command ceremony at the Bay Model Regional Visitor Center in Sausalito, Calif. Wehr accepted the Division guidon from the Deputy Commander of the Corps of Engineers, Maj. Gen. Merdith “Bo” Temple, during the symbolic passing of the colors with Command Sgt. Maj. Jeffrey Koontz and outgoing Division Commander Col. William Leady.