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Contractors and USACE employees walk the Guajataca Dam during an on site review of upcoming repair work. The site visit allowed participants to examine existing conditions and understand the scale of the permanent repair project. The walk through was part of the second day of the outreach event, which took place July 28-29, 2026, to give contractors a firsthand look at project challenges.

USACE connects with industry to prepare for major Guajataca Dam repairs

7/30/2026

Mariano Torres Feliciano, chief of the Small Business Program for the Latin America & Caribbean District, earned the Department of Defense Small Business Professional Credential on July 2, 2026. This achievement marks a significant milestone in Torres Feliciano’s professional development and the highlights the district’s commitment to strengthening opportunities for small and disadvantaged businesses across the region.

District SB chief earns DoD Small Business professional credential

7/20/2026

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division Brig. Gen. Zachary Miller, Latin America & Caribbean District Commander. Lt. Col. Nate Weander, and Jacqueline Keiser, the district’s deputy for Programs and Project Management, listen to remarks during the June 23, 2026, change of command ceremony at Castillo San Cristóbal in San Juan, Puerto Rico. The event marked both the redesignation of the former Caribbean District as the Latin America & Caribbean District and Weander’s assumption of command, launching a new chapter for USACE’s regional mission spanning Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and 33 partner nations across Latin America and the Caribbean.

Weander assumes command of USACE’s Latin America & Caribbean District

6/24/2026

Caribbean District gets new name, expanded missi

6/24/2026

Brig. Gen. Zachary Miller, commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Atlantic Division, presents the Silver de Fleury Medal to Col. Charles L. Decker during his retirement ceremony in San Juan, Puerto Rico. Decker, who was also awarded the Legion of Merit, led the district through some of the most significant infrastructure efforts in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, including awarding the largest civil works contract in Puerto Rico’s history for the $1.078 billion Río Puerto Nuevo Flood Risk Management Project and completing the $56.7 million zero emissions deepening and widening of San Juan Harbor.

A 30-year legacy of service

6/23/2026

Patricia Fontanet Rodríguez, chief of Emergency Management for the Caribbean District, points out the path of a fictional hurricane during the Caribbean District’s 2026 Hurricane Tabletop Exercise in San Juan, Puerto Rico, June 9–10. Participants coordinated actions for a simulated Category 3 storm. The exercise demonstrated how USACE districts can rapidly surge personnel and expertise to support FEMA and local agencies during major disasters.

Caribbean District prepares for 2026 Hurricane Season with multi‑day exercise

6/16/2026

Members of the Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District Team who have worked on the Caño Martín Peña Ecosystem Restoration Project in San Juan, participate in the ceremonial groundbreaking for Contract 3 Phase 1 of the project. The milestone event marked the beginning of full dredging operations and continued progress toward restoring the 2.2 mile channel and surrounding ecosystems.

Ceremony launches next phase of Caño Martín Peña Ecosystem Restoration

5/15/2026

Participants in the South Atlantic Division’s Leadership Development Program gather on the beach in Old San Juan during their April 13–16, 2026 visit to Puerto Rico. Throughout the weeklong leadership immersion, participants learned from Caribbean District leaders, toured infrastructure and military construction projects, built professional connections, and deepened their understanding of the district’s mission and regional challenges.

Inside the Leadership Lab

4/17/2026

Artist’s rendering of the AST Barracks, which will provide modern lodging for Soldiers attending short term training at Fort Buchanan.

Fort Buchanan breaks ground on AST barracks

3/24/2026

South Atlantic Division Regional Leadership Development Program participants walk the Bastion de San Fernando project site in Old San Juan, Puerto Rico, to observe ongoing cliff stabilization efforts. As part of the SAD RLDP visit to the Caribbean District in late February 2026, participants explored how the Corps of Engineers and the National Park Service are protecting this historic landmark. The group moved along the cliffside trail to examine erosion risks and view areas where the cliff face is most vulnerable. The walk was one of several field activities during the RLDP’s weeklong immersion in the Caribbean District’s mission, projects, and unique operating environment.

SAD’s future leaders gather in Puerto Ri

3/11/2026

Brig. Gen. Zachary L. Miller delivers the keynote address at the 2026 SAME San Juan Field Chapter Industry Day, held March 3-5, 2026, at the El Conquistador Resort in Fajardo, Puerto Rico. This year’s SAME event featured one of the strongest speaker lineups yet and provided a platform for federal agencies and industry partners to connect, collaborate, and explore upcoming opportunities across the Caribbean.

Caribbean District and SAME highlight historic infrastructure momentum

3/10/2026

Rendering of a bridge over a river with a large parking lot next to the bridge.

Caribbean District marks its first year with project progress, partnerships, and positive impacts

12/31/2025

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Caribbean District concludes first Hurricane Season

12/2/2025

Workers relocate a critical water line in San Juan during the Roosevelt Avenue Bridge replacement

Caribbean District completes major water main relocation

11/14/2025

The history of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) represents a cornerstone in the development of our nation, with its impact extending far beyond the mainland United States. Since the early 20th century, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean region have played a vital role within USACE, marked by a century of engineering innovation and collaboration.

United States Army Corps of Engineers dated 1927, available at the Library of Congress | Control number 98687143.

With FOC reached, Caribbean District sets strategic course

9/26/2025

Jorge Rivera-Cruz, Structural Engineer & Technical Lead in the Engineering Division, Caribbean District stands in observation during a Caño Martín Peña Ecosystem Restoration Project site visit

Setting a new standard in concrete safety

9/11/2025

Brig. Gen. Miller presents the distinguish U.S. ARMY ENGINEER ASSOCIATION BRONZE ORDER OF THE DE FLEURY MEDAL

Honoring engineering excellence in Puerto Rico

9/8/2025

Brig. Gen. Zachary L. Miller, USACE South Atlantic Division Commanding General, joined Caribbean District leaders and staff

South Atlantic Division command team tours Caribbean District

9/5/2025

Marine survey vessel

Navigating the Future: Caribbean District continues expanding Puerto Rico’s maritime capacity

8/20/2025

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USACE Caribbean District Prepares for Hurricane Erin

8/18/2025

Flood fight, sandbags

Corps of Engineers brings the ‘flood fight’ to Erin in Puerto Rico and the U.S.V.I.

8/18/2025

Kiomy Lamb-Mercado (right), Chief of the Caribbean District’s Civil Works Branch, briefs Congressman Mike Collins (R-Ga.) on current and upcoming Army Corps of Engineers projects in Puerto Rico.

Congressman Michael Collins tours Army Corps projects in Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands

6/25/2025

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Caribbean District 2025 Hurricane TTX

6/11/2025

The history of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) represents a cornerstone in the development of our nation, with its impact extending far beyond the mainland United States. Since the early 20th century, Puerto Rico and the Caribbean region have played a vital role within USACE, marked by a century of engineering innovation and collaboration.

United States Army Corps of Engineers dated 1927, available at the Library of Congress | Control number 98687143.

Over a Century of Engineering Excellence: The history of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in Puerto Rico and the Caribbean

11/12/2024