Beginning on April 12, 1945, with the untimely death of the United States longest tenured Commander-in-Chief, Franklin D. Roosevelt, Harry S. Truman was thrust into the role as the country’s 33rd president. It was just a mere 82 days into his vice presidency and Roosevelt’s record fourth term.
As history denotes, Truman took the reins of the country in arguably one of the most perilous moments for not only America, but the world. According to Dr. Matt Reeves, director of the white house decision center at the Truman Library and Museum in Independence, Missouri, this moment and many others during his unlikely presidency, made Truman and his cabinet members no strangers to making critical decisions in emergent...
02.11.2025 | INDEPENDENCE, MISSOURI, US |
Story by Lawrence Brooks
The 12-members of NWK's fiscal year 2025 Leadership Development Program, spent a day exploring the Harry S. Truman Library and Museum to study the life and learn more about some of the crucial decisions made by the only President to hail from Missouri. For these Department of the Army civilians, it turned out to be a high intensity team building exercise, that will help them all stay calm when it's time for them to make critical decisions...
Two federal agencies are extending the public scoping period for the Columbia River System Operations Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS.) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), or co-lead agencies, are also adjusting the timing of the public meetings to the week of April 7, 2025.
Two federal agencies are extending the public scoping period for the Columbia River System Operations Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS.) The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) and the Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), or co-lead agencies, are also adjusting the timing of the public meetings to the week of April 7, 2025.
Within the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers enterprise, we rely upon the Safety and Occupational Health Management System, or CE-SOHMS, as a proactive way of improving safety to reduce on the job risks to our employees. This short video breaks down the individual missions of CE-SOHMS, and explains what participating members can expect.
Over the past year, CE-SOSHMS has guided us in assessing our safety processes and programs. This has enabled us to identify, evaluate and control hazards more effectively, reducing mishaps and fostering a healthier workplace. By managing risk, building trust and embracing continuous learning, we’re creating a culture where safety is second nature.
So, what should CE-SOHMS mean to you? Your engagement and...
