Episodes

  • Inside the Castle Celebrates 200 Year Anniversary of Civil Works - Part 2 - Early USACE surveys and Civil Works Projects

    Inside the Castle Celebrates 200 Year Anniversary of Civil Works - Part 2 - Early USACE surveys and Civil Works Projects
    Aug 19 2024
    This is the second episode of our three-part series commemorating the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program. In this episode, Mr. John Lonnquest, PhD., Chief of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office of History joins us to talk about how the General Survey Act contributed to the establishment of the Corps of Topographical Engineers in 1838. He also talks about the Corps' first civil works projects and why they were so important to the Corps and the Nation. To learn more about the Corps history, visit https://www.usace.army.mil/About/History/
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  • Inside the Castle Celebrates 200 Year Anniversary of Civil Works - Part 1 - Legislative History

    Inside the Castle Celebrates 200 Year Anniversary of Civil Works - Part 1 - Legislative History
    Jul 26 2024
    This episode marks the beginning of our special three-part series commemorating the 200th anniversary of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works Program. We kick the series off with Matthew Pearcy, from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Office of History, for an in-depth look at the legislative milestones that shaped the Corps into the world-class organization it is today. To learn more about the Corps history, visit https://www.usace.army.mil/About/History/
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  • Inside the Castle - People First Series - E4-St Paul District Regulatory Division People First Committee

    Inside the Castle - People First Series - E4-St Paul District Regulatory Division People First Committee
    Jul 17 2024
    Today’s episode is the fourth in our “People First” series with guest host Marie Kopka. During this series, Inside the Castle will be celebrating unity, empowerment and the Corps great asset, our people! In this episode, Inside the Castle learns about the People First Committee in the Regulatory Division of the St. Paul District with Meghan McKinney and Rachel Gralnek, the People First Committee leaders.
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  • Inside the Castle - People First Series - Episode 3 - Exploring Hidden Histories with the AANHPI Employee Resource Group

    Inside the Castle - People First Series - Episode 3 - Exploring Hidden Histories with the AANHPI Employee Resource Group
    Jul 11 2024
    Today’s episode is the third in our “People First” series with guest host Marie Kopka. During this series, Inside the Castle will be celebrating unity, empowerment and the Corps great asset, our people! In this episode, Inside the Castle learns about the Asian American, Native Hawaiian, Pacific Islander Heritage Month theme: “Hidden Histories” with Felix Yeung, the organizer and developer for the 2024 AANHPI Heritage Month program. Tune in to hear what YOU can do to help the Corps tell the people side of our organizational history. Resources mentioned in this podcast: https://usace.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16021coll4/id/323/rec/2
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  • Inside the Castle - A Candid Conversation with the Chief of Engineers

    Inside the Castle - A Candid Conversation with the Chief of Engineers
    Jul 3 2024
    In this candid conversation, Lieutenant General Scott A. Spellmon, the 55th Chief of Engineers for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, sits down with Inside the Castle to discuss the immense responsibility that comes with leading a world-class organization. Lieutenant General Spellmon offers a glimpse into this leadership philosophy, revealing how he stays motivated and resilient in the face of immense challenges – from natural disasters to the ever-present need to balance work and personal life. Reflecting on this time as the Chief of Engineers, he gives us an update on his key priorities and how the Corps has been working hard to safely deliver the mission on time and within budget. You will also hear about his most memorable day as Chief of Engineers, his plans after his tenure, and the invaluable advice he has for the Corps staff at all levels of the organization. This episode is a must-listen for anyone interested in the inner workings of the Corps, leadership in challenging times, and leaving a lasting legacy.
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  • Inside the Castle Spotlight on the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

    Inside the Castle Spotlight on the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey
    Jun 24 2024
    In this episode we discuss the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS) with Jerry Dorsey and Abigail Maher. FEVS is an annual government-wide survey that measures federal employees' perceptions of critical work-life areas that drive employee engagement, satisfaction, and retention across the workforce. Listen and learn why this survey is important and how it is helping the Corps improve the workplace now and into the future.
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  • Inside the Castle - Business Line Managers

    Inside the Castle - Business Line Managers
    Jun 18 2024
    Ever wonder who keeps the gears turning on the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers projects? On this episode of Inside the Castle, we take a deep dive into the world of the Corps' Business Line Managers. Join us as we chat with a few of the business line managers and uncover the diverse roles they play, the challenges they tackle, and the decisions they make.
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  • Inside the Castle - Institute for Water Resources Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility Council

    Inside the Castle - Institute for Water Resources Diversity Equity Inclusion and Accessibility Council
    Jun 10 2024
    Today’s episode is the second in our “People First” series with guest host Marie Kopka. During this series, Inside the Castle will be celebrating unity, empowerment and the Corps great asset, our people! In this episode, Inside the Castle learns about the Institute for Water Resources Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility Council with Dr. Richard Nugent III, the DEIA Council Leader. A couple of resources mentioned in this podcast: Iliff: https://www.iliff.edu/dei/ Project Implicit: https://implicit.harvard.edu/implicit/aboutus.html
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