The US Army Corps of Engineers was created on June 16, 1775. It was originally established to support military operations during the American Revolutionary War. The Continental Congress authorized the formation of an engineer unit to assist in building fortifications and other military infrastructure. Since then, the Corps has evolved and expanded its responsibilities to include a wide range of civil engineering projects, including flood control, navigation improvements, environmental protection, and emergency response. Today, the US Army Corps of Engineers is a major component of the US Army and is involved in various engineering and infrastructure development activities both domestically and internationally.
