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Assistant Secretary of the Army-Civil Works R.D. James kicked off the Inland Marine Expo September 29 with a keynote video talk in which he stressed the value to the country… Read More

The American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) has chosen assistant secretary of the Army Rickey “R.D.” James to receive the 2020 Port Person of the Year award for his dedication… Read More

The connectivity of agriculture and waterways transportation was highlighted at the Illinois State Fair, courtesy of U.S. Reps. Rodney Davis, John Shimkus, Mike Bost and Darin LaHood (all R-Ill.).  The… Read More

R.D. James was confirmed by the Senate on January 30 and sworn in as the 12th assistant secretary of the Army for civil works on February 5. In his new… Read More

On January 25, the U.S. Senate confirmed the nomination of Rickey Dale “R.D.” James to lead the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers in the position of Assistant Secretary of the… Read More

On the afternoon of January 25, by a vote of 89-1, the Senate confirmed the nomination of R.D. James to serve as the assistant secretary of the Army for civil… Read More

As harvest season begins, an urgent letter from members of Congress representing districts along the Missouri River is drawing attention to the “dire” navigation situation created by a maintenance… Read More

Riley James, a native of New Madrid, Mo., was sworn in as the newest member of the Mississippi River Commission April 26 by his father, R.D. James, current assistant secretary… Read More

As a crest of high water moved downriver on the Upper Mississippi River, Locks 16 and 17 were temporarily closed. Lock 16 went out of service on April 8; according… Read More