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Jamie Hagio received the USACE FY25 Individual Award for Excellence in Safety at the USACE Safety Community of Practice meeting on February 11, 2026. As Chief of the Construction Division for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - Far East District, he managed over $1.2 billion in construction, leading to a 75% reduction in serious mishaps while work hours doubled to 4.3 million.

Hagio emphasized linking mission success with safety, maintaining U.S. safety standards amid new Korean regulations, and fostering a proactive safety culture among his team. His efforts are credited with transforming safety practices within the district.