<Tr> <Th> Branch Insignia </Th> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Th> Regimental Insignia </Th> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <P> The United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), also sometimes shortened to CoE, is a U.S. federal agency under the Department of Defense and a major Army command made up of some 37,000 civilian and military personnel, making it one of the world's largest public engineering, design, and construction management agencies . Although generally associated with dams, canals and flood protection in the United States, USACE is involved in a wide range of public works throughout the world . The Corps of Engineers provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public, and provides 24% of U.S. hydropower capacity . </P> <P> The corps' mission is to "Deliver vital public and military engineering services; partnering in peace and war to strengthen our Nation's security, energize the economy and reduce risks from disasters ." </P>

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