Episodi

  • Inside the Castle - Ep. 173 The Future of Civil Works & Emergency Operations with Ryan Fisher

    Inside the Castle - Ep. 173 The Future of Civil Works & Emergency Operations with Ryan Fisher
    Jul 30 2026
    In this episode of "Inside the Castle," we are joined by Mr. Ryan A. Fisher, Executive Deputy for Civil and Emergency Operations, for a wide-ranging discussion on the future of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. Drawing from his extensive experience—from the district level all the way to the Administration—Mr. Fisher provides his perspective on modernizing the agency to deliver its national missions more effectively. Listeners will hear about the "Building Infrastructure, Not Paperwork" initiative, the critical role of trust and empowerment in executing projects, and the importance of creating a culture that embraces innovation. Plus, Mr. Fisher shares some exclusive breaking news about a significant milestone in his career. Join us to hear about the future of Civil Works, emergency response, and the commitment to delivering world-class engineering solutions for the nation.
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    21 min
  • Inside the Castle - Ep. 172 Build Strong With Us Series - the Caribbean District

    Inside the Castle - Ep. 172 Build Strong With Us Series - the Caribbean District
    Apr 10 2026
    In this edition we talk with US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Florence Kessel with the Caribbean District. Florence has been with USACE for 10 years and has spent the last two years helping stand up the newly formed Caribbean District. In this episode we will discuss her path into USACE, he passion for the work she does, and what she has learned about USACE over the past year.
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    34 min
  • Inside the Castle - Ep. 171 Build Strong With Us Series - The Voices Behind "Build Strong with Us"

    Inside the Castle - Ep. 171 Build Strong With Us Series - The Voices Behind "Build Strong with Us"
    Mar 27 2026
    In this special episode of the "Build Strong with Us" series, the hosts become the guests. Get to know the voices behind the microphone, Amanda Ray Marino and Warner Buckman, as they share their own unique journeys into and through the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers. This episode offers an inside look at the diverse career paths and opportunities for growth within one of the nation's most impactful organizations.
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    28 min
  • Inside the Castle - Ep. 170 "Stone by Stone" Series - 2025 USACE National Award Winners

    Inside the Castle - Ep. 170 "Stone by Stone" Series - 2025 USACE National Award Winners
    Mar 16 2026
    In the third installment of the "Stone by Stone" series for the "Inside the Castle" podcast, we celebrate the achievements of some of the 2025 USACE National Award winners. In this episode, we interview two winners: Norfolk District's Matthew S. Karlinchak and Sacramento District's Roxanne B. Carlson. Mr. Karlinchak is one the USACE Program Managers of the Year for his work on expansion for Arlington National Cemetery. Ms. Carlson is the 2025 recipient Hard Hat of the Year, which embodies dedication to quality assurance and safety enforcement in construction projects. This episode highlights the diverse talents and contributions within the organization that these award winners embody.
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    14 min
  • Inside the Castle - Ep. 169 Mapping the Mission with AGC

    Inside the Castle - Ep. 169 Mapping the Mission with AGC
    Sep 30 2025
    From floodplains to the front lines, geospatial intelligence makes the map the mission. Inside the Castle sits down with Army Geospatial Center leaders George Ohanion and Randy Reynolds to show how the AGC delivers the data, tools, and training that keep communities safe and warfighters ready.
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    35 min
  • Inside the Castle - Ep. 168 Partnership in Action: the Silver Jackets

    Inside the Castle - Ep. 168 Partnership in Action: the Silver Jackets
    Sep 26 2025
    Partnership in action: Inside the Castle explores the Silver Jackets program with USACE’s Brandon Brummett and PA’s Tom Hughes—sharing how federal, state, and local teams unite to reduce flood risk, deliver better data, and turn good ideas into on-the-ground results.
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    36 min
  • Inside the Castle - Ep. 167 Build Strong With Us Series - Dylan Edwards – Chief Ranger – Norfolk and Bull Shoals Lake

    Inside the Castle - Ep. 167 Build Strong With Us Series - Dylan Edwards – Chief Ranger – Norfolk and Bull Shoals Lake
    Sep 19 2025
    In this edition we talk with US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Dylan Edwards the Chief Ranger at Norfolk and Bull Shoals Lake within the Little Rock District of Arkansas
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    32 min
  • Inside the Castle - Ep. 166 "Stone by Stone" Series - Frannie Bui - National Hurricane Program Manager

    Inside the Castle - Ep. 166 "Stone by Stone" Series - Frannie Bui - National Hurricane Program Manager
    Aug 29 2025
    In this second episode of “Stone by Stone,” a new “Inside the Castle” podcast series, we talk with Frannie Bui, the National Hurricane Program Manager for the National Planning Center of Expertise for Coastal Storm Risk Management, which is located in the Corps’ Baltimore District. Listen as Bui discusses hurricanes preparedness, the National Hurricane Program and the 20th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina. The National Hurricane Program is a federal interagency partnership between the Corps, the Federal Emergency Management Agency, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. The program provides tools and resources to plan, prepare for and manage risk against hurricanes, delivers comprehensive hurricane evacuation training and technical support to partners and provides real-time information and guidance to state and local emergency managers in support of their hurricane evacuation decisions during hurricane approach. The “Stone by Stone” series is bite size in scope, providing listeners with a shorter, focused update on critical U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-related issues impacting our nation. The “Inside the Castle” podcast goes behind castle doors to have real conversations with real people about solving the nation’s toughest challenges.
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    13 min