Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland

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Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland

Our podcast tells the enduring legacy and impactful journey of the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We strive to honor the past, celebrate the present and inspire the future by sharing compelling stories of our people, our team and our mission. Embodying USACE’s motto of ‘Building Strong,’ our podcast hopes to forge connections that bridge the past to the present and pave the way for the future of the Kansas City District, the Heartland and the nation.

  1. OCT 11

    Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland - Season 3, Episode 5: Tornadoes, Wildfires and Value to the Nation

    Natural disasters and national emergencies can strike anywhere and anytime with little or no warning, leaving chaos and destruction in their wake. But amidst the devastation is a beacon of hope and a symbol of unwavering support: the red castle of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Welcome to Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland, where we bring you the history of the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This month, we’ll learn about the vital role our district plays in disaster readiness, response, and recovery. Join us as we explore the incredible stories of the unsung heroes who stand ready to step in and help, no matter where or when disaster strikes.

    13 min

  2. OCT 4

    Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland - Season 3, Episode 4: ESF3 and the Debris Planning and Response Team

    Natural disasters and national emergencies can strike anywhere and anytime with little or no warning, leaving chaos and destruction in their wake. But amidst the devastation is a beacon of hope and a symbol of unwavering support: the red castle of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Welcome to Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland, where we bring you the history of the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This month, we’ll learn about the vital role our district plays in disaster readiness, response, and recovery. Join us as we explore the incredible stories of the unsung heroes who stand ready to step in and help, no matter where or when disaster strikes.

    10 min

  3. SEP 25

    Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland - Season 3, Episode 3: PL84-99, Flooding and Coastal Emergencies

    Natural disasters and national emergencies can strike anywhere and anytime with little or no warning, leaving chaos and destruction in their wake. But amidst the devastation is a beacon of hope and a symbol of unwavering support: the red castle of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Welcome to Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland, where we bring you the history of the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This month, we’ll learn about the vital role our district plays in disaster readiness, response, and recovery. Join us as we explore the incredible stories of the unsung heroes who stand ready to step in and help, no matter where or when disaster strikes.

    14 min

  4. SEP 17

    Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland - Season 3, Episode 2: September 11 and Overseas Contingency Operations

    Natural disasters and national emergencies can strike anywhere and anytime with little or no warning, leaving chaos and destruction in their wake. But amidst the devastation is a beacon of hope and a symbol of unwavering support: the red castle of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Welcome to Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland, where we bring you the history of the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This month, we’ll learn about the vital role our district plays in disaster readiness, response, and recovery. Join us as we explore the incredible stories of the unsung heroes who stand ready to step in and help, no matter where or when disaster strikes.

    15 min

  5. SEP 12

    Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland - Season 3, Episode 1: Readiness and contingency operations overview

    Natural disasters and national emergencies can strike anywhere and anytime with little or no warning, leaving chaos and destruction in their wake. But amidst the devastation is a beacon of hope and a symbol of unwavering support: the red castle of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Welcome to Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland, where we bring you the history of the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This month, we’ll learn about the vital role our district plays in disaster readiness, response, and recovery. Join us as we explore the incredible stories of the unsung heroes who stand ready to step in and help, no matter where or when disaster strikes. Episode 1 is an introduction to the Readiness and Contingency Operations mission.

    13 min

  6. MAR 26

    Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland - Season 2, Episode 4

    The Missouri River is the longest river in the United States, flowing over 2,300 miles from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains at Three Forks, Montana, to its confluence with the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri. Flowing right through the heartland, the Missouri River is a vital resource to the region and the nation. This season, we will hear stories of how the Missouri River was tamed into the river it is today, and the future that lies within its muddy waters. Welcome to Corps Chronicles, where we bring you the stories of the heartland. In this episode, we will discuss current operations on the Missouri River and the future that lies beneath its muddy waters.

    5 min

  7. MAR 26

    Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland - Season 2, Episode 3

    The Missouri River is the longest river in the United States, flowing over 2,300 miles from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains at Three Forks, Montana, to its confluence with the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri. Flowing right through the heartland, the Missouri River is a vital resource to the region and the nation. This season, we will hear stories of how the Missouri River was tamed into the river it is today, and the future that lies within its muddy waters. Welcome to Corps Chronicles, where we bring you the stories of the heartland. In this episode, we will introduce the life and legacy of the Sgt. Floyd, the Kansas City District’s infamous towboat.

    5 min

  8. MAR 12

    Corps Chronicles: Stories from the Heartland - Episode Two: A brief history of the Bank Stabilization and Navigation Project and the dredges that operated on the Missouri River

    The Missouri River is the longest river in the United States, flowing over 2,300 miles from its headwaters in the Rocky Mountains at Three Forks, Montana, to its confluence with the Mississippi River at St. Louis, Missouri. Flowing right through the heartland, the Missouri River is a vital resource to the region and the nation. This season, we will hear stories of how the Missouri River was tamed into the river it is today, and the future that lies within its muddy waters. Welcome to Corps Chronicles, where we bring you the stories of the heartland. In this episode, we will introduce the Bank Stabilization and Navigation Project, also called the BSNP, and the three dredges that helped to tame the Missouri River.

    6 min
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Our podcast tells the enduring legacy and impactful journey of the Kansas City District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. We strive to honor the past, celebrate the present and inspire the future by sharing compelling stories of our people, our team and our mission. Embodying USACE’s motto of ‘Building Strong,’ our podcast hopes to forge connections that bridge the past to the present and pave the way for the future of the Kansas City District, the Heartland and the nation.

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