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    In April 2025, the Fort Worth District joined Fort Bliss, Texas personnel and contractors for a groundbreaking for a much-needed railyard expansion. The expansion is essential for future deployment and redeployment operations at the installation. It will allow units to mobilize more swiftly in response to global conflicts and emergencies. The project includes a substantial expansion of the existing railhead. Key upgrades include an extension and connection of existing dead-end tracks to the yard line, the addition of north rail access to Union Pacific track, and the construction of new loading spurs with concrete aprons.

    Building the Future: Military Construction Program in Texas

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has long been a cornerstone of military readiness, and nowhere is this more evident than in Texas. With its vast landscapes and strategic importance, the region hosts some of the nation’s largest military installations, each fortified by the Corps of Engineers’ expertise in infrastructure and innovation. From historic World War II expansions to cutting-edge sustainable projects, the Corps of Engineers’ work in Texas, led by the Fort Worth District, is a testament to engineering excellence, economic development, and community partnership.
  • mages from the retirement ceremony for Brigadier General Kenneth N. Reed, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, held at the Fort Worth District headquarters, Fort Worth, Texas, October 28, 2025. Brig. Gen. Reed retires after more than 38 years of service to the Army, and to the Nation. (U.S. Army photo by Richard Bumgardner, Fort Worth Public Affairs)

    Brig. Gen. Kenneth N. Reed retires after 38 years of service

    Brig. Gen. Kenneth N. Reed didn’t just build projects with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers — he built teams, trust, and a legacy that spans generations and continents.
  • Senior driller, Chris Bean (left) and lead driller, Dallas Spencer ready their equipment for the next round of drilling.

    Under the Surface, Above the Standard: The Fort Worth District Drill Crew

    Before a single foundation is poured or a building takes shape, the ground beneath must be understood. That is where the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Fort Worth District drill crew comes in. Their soil sampling is the invisible safeguard that prevents costly failures, dangerous collapses, and public mistrust - the kind of instability seen in the famously tilted Leaning Tower of Pisa.