U.S. Army Green

Archeologists unearth artifacts at Wiesbaden construction site

Neal Snyder — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:18:02 +0000

WIESBADEN, Germany — Almost 2,000 years ago, several Roman military bases were established along the Rhine River in western Germany, including one in Mainz – a large Roman city known as Moguntiacum. Because of its strategic location, historians surmise the base housed as many as four Roman legions.

So it was no surprise that archeologists discovered Roman artifacts and ruins in the middle of an Army family housing construction project at the south end of the Wiesbaden Army Airfield – less than five miles from Mainz.

via Archeologists unearth artifacts at Wiesbaden construction site.

USACE People: Decades of environmental work, as regulator and park ranger

Neal Snyder — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 16:07:27 +0000

via USACE People: Decades of environmental work, as regulator and park ranger.

Opinion: Residents encouraged to save energy to support the troops

Neal Snyder — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:44:39 +0000

SCHOFIELD BARRACKS, Hawaii – Are your electric consumption habits contributing to the issue of national security?

That may appear to be an extreme question for activities as seemingly benign as running an air conditioner around the clock, or leaving lights, televisions and computers on in an empty room. However, your usage at home may be contributing to the high prices that the Department of Defense (DoD) has to pay in order to enable our Soldiers on the frontlines to do their jobs.

via Residents encouraged to save energy to support the troops.

Going green saves green in the Benelux

Neal Snyder — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 20:35:03 +0000

CHIÈVRES, Belgium – Reduce, reuse and recycle is the message environmental specialists at U.S. Army Garrison Benelux are sending to the community to help conserve natural and Army resources.

via Going green saves green in the Benelux.

USACE engineers in Europe LEED the way with green building projects

Neal Snyder — Tue, 08 Sep 2009 20:39:03 +0000

According to a 2008 U.S. Green Building Council report, green buildings can save millions in annual operational costs, generate new jobs and reduce greenhouse gas production.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has championed this effort by creating a policy in January 2008 to implement Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design, or LEED, in Army military construction projects.

But designing and constructing certified “green” facilities in Europe is a challenge for USACE Europe District project and program managers, who are held to the German government’s construction process under ABG 75, said Rich Gifaldi, sustainable engineering manager for the Europe District.

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EPA Approves Army's Closure of Johnston Atoll Chemical Agent Disposal System

Neal Snyder — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 18:35:10 +0000

ABERDEEN PROVING GROUND, Md. – U.S. Army Chemical Materials Agency officials announced today that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has accepted the Army’s closure of its former Johnston Atoll Chemical Agent Disposal System.

via EPA Approves Army’s Closure of Johnston Atoll Chemical Agent Disposal System.

What if the Government worked like Netflix?

Neal Snyder — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 16:54:47 +0000

Other Companies Should Have To Read This Internal Netflix Presentation.

Actually, I think the Marine Corps (and to a very slightly lesser extent, the post-Shinsecki Army) is already there, thank heaven.

Program helps protect endangered species

Neal Snyder — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:45:36 +0000

Program helps protect endangered species.

Program helps protect endangered species

Neal Snyder — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 14:29:50 +0000

BAUMHOLDER, Germany — A number of endangered or protected species such as the swallowtail butterfly, sand lizard, yellow iris flower and the exotic Zygaena carniolica moth are thriving on Baumholder’s military training area.

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Post recognized for fuel cell initiative

Neal Snyder — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 13:47:12 +0000

COLUMBIA, S.C. — Fort Jackson was recognized as a leader in green technology in the Midlands for the installation of hydrogen fuel cells as back-up power in three on-post facilities.

The installation was awarded the 2009 Palmetto Pillar Award for Green Technology Initiatives in a ceremony Aug. 20. The award recognizes a Midlands-area green technology-based project and is presented by the Greater Columbia Chamber of Commerce Information Technology Council.

via Post recognized for fuel cell initiative.