2 2020 was a year of challenges not only for the U.S Army Corps of Engineers, but for the world. The greatest challenge being COVID-19 pandemic. With the pandemic came travel bans, mandatory telework, recreation closures and virtual learning for children.
“COVID-19 changed our landscape. As professionals, we adapted and overcame these challenges and, as an organization, we led the Nation’s response,” said Brig. Gen. Christopher Beck, commander, Southwestern Division. “Through it all, we continued to deliver a program that will impact the region’s military for generations to come.”
In Fiscal year 2020, the Division’s Military Construction Program saw six project awards valued at $189 million with Installation Readiness projects at $739 million. The U.S. Army Centrally Funded Barracks program invested more than $500 million to renovate and repair barracks at Fort Hood, Fort Polk, Fort Sill, and Joint Base San Antonio.