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Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham Jr.
from America's Engineers: The People, Programs, and Projects of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers '24-'25
Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham Jr. assumed the role of 56th Chief of Engineers and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Commanding General Sept. 13, 2024.
In his capacity as the Chief of Engineers, Lt. Gen. Graham oversees the Army’s Engineer Regiment, which comprises more than 84,000 Soldiers assigned to engineer units across the Army’s Active, National Guard and Reserve components. He also serves as senior Engineer adviser to Army senior officials on matters related to general, combat, and geospatial engineering.
As USACE Commanding General, he manages more than 40,000 civilian and military personnel who execute a massive $95 billion program, delivering construction support, project management, and engineering expertise across more than 110 countries.
Prior to this assignment, Graham most recently served as USACE deputy commanding general and deputy commanding general for Civil and Emergency Operations at the Washington, D.C., headquarters. He has additional prior USACE experience as the North Atlantic Division commander in Brooklyn, New York, Pittsburgh District commander in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and USACE chief of staff in Washington.
“t is the honor of a lifetime to lead this group of dedicated professionals,” Graham said. “Together we will continue Building Strong!
As the organization delivers a historic $95 billion program, USACE is focused on three priorities: Deliver today. Innovate for tomorrow. Focus on people always.
Deliver Today
USACE is responsible for delivering programs and projects every day to secure the nation, energize the economy, and reduce disaster risk. Across 44 districts, nine divisions, and multiple centers and labs, USACE leaders and employees at every level are focused on delivering on those commitments.
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Innovate for Tomorrow
Staying ahead of emerging challenges, USACE professionals continually innovate in their respective fields. This spans various areas, such as exploring new methods of repairing infrastructure, improving construction, and enhancing contracting processes to harness private-sector capabilities. USACE continues to leverage technology to help deliver vital engineering solutions for the nation, now and in the future.
Focus on People, Always
USACE is a people-driven organization, and its leaders maintain a focus on the well-being of its workforce. This means ensuring that all employees are treated with dignity and respect. It also means providing cutting-edge training and development to ensure personnel are well-prepared for their roles, with a focus on leadership development at all levels. AE
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