ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — Environmental law is a maze of federal, state, and local rules, laws, and regulations that often overlap, sometimes conflict, and constantly change.
Paul Powers, an attorney-advisor for the U.S. Army Materiel Command, embraces the challenges.
If one steps into his tiki-themed office within the AMC Legal Center-Rock Island Arsenal, Bob Marley’s music might be heard, a small reflection of Powers’ laid-back mentality.
“I don’t get angry,” the 43-year-old said. “I don’t think it’s worth it, especially in this field. You’re here to help. You’re here to support. I’m not going to yell at a client because they did something wrong. Things happen.”
On Dec. 11, 2025, AMC announced that Powers...
01.20.2026 | ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, ILLINOIS, US |
Story by Matthew Wheaton
