Empowered Airmen

We live in a world that is driven by rapidly changing technology and an environment that includes aggressive and capable global competitors. Airmen are key to cutting unnecessary bureaucracy, recognizing and understanding our competition, and thinking of creative ways we can reshape the design of our Air Force. The Air Force must accelerate, must change, and must prepare for the future!

This page is dedicated towards highlighting the accomplishments of our talented Airmen at all levels and to show the impact they can make when they are informed and empowered to problem solve and make smart recommendations and decisions.

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Empowering Airmen

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Trusted People in the Northern Area: Allen Hood, Project Engineer

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District

April 15, 2024 | 8:41

During a visit to Oologah Lake, Col. Tim Hudson, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District Commander, toured the main dam with Allen Hood, Northern Area Engineer, and Eric Bonnell, Oologah Lake Project Manager.
Hood and Bonnell explained the ongoing work to repair efforts at the dam, and the unique characteristics of Oologah Dam, and the coordination with the USACE Engineering Research Development Center and other district offices to implement repair work solutions.
After the tour, Hudson interviewed Hood about the ideals that motivate him to put his best foot forward each day while overseeing the engineering responsibilities for 13 Northern Area projects. Hood was nominated as a ‘Hero of the Week’ by Operations Division within six months of joining the Tulsa District, and he talked about how his faith and the principles that guide him.