The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Mission is to….Provide vital public engineering services in peace and war to strengthen our nation’s security, energize the economy, and reduce risks from disasters.The Corps’ Vision is….A great engineering force of highly disciplined people working with our partners through disciplined thought and action to deliver innovative and sustainable solutions to the Nation’s engineering challenges.
BUILDING STRONG is a USACE-approved publication that is produced to provide key details on the major programs and future initiatives the Corps is undertakes. The publication combines interviews with Corps leadership such as the Commander and Chief of Engineers, the Director of Military Programs and the Director of Civil Works with content that is provided by the Corps’ personnel, military, engineering and environmental specialists and technology experts.
The editorials are designed to communicate the Corps’ current plans and programs for the future. In addition to being targeted at decision-makers throughout the defense, engineering and environmental industries the publication is also written for policy-makers on Capitol Hill to get an instant ‘snap-shot’ of the Corps’ purpose. Contents include: Serving the military: design and construction management support of military facilities • Partnerships with other federal agencies • Research: key areas such as mapping and terrain analysis; structural engineering; cold regions and ice engineering; environmental quality; high performance computing and information technology.