Hudson Assumes Command of USACE Pacific Ocean Division

With the responsibility for close to nine million square miles of the Pacific, Army Col. Timothy P. Hudson assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Eng… With the responsibility for close to nine million square miles of the Pacific, Army Col. Timothy P. Hudson assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Pacific Ocean Division on Oct. 27 as the 36th commander and division engineer. Husdon now leads a diverse mission spanning 16 time zones and covering 52% of the Earth’s surface. The division oversees four engineer districts located in Alaska, the Far East, Honolulu and Japan. The traditional passing of the colors is a time-honored event combined with a historic engineering legacy stretching back more than 120 years to 1905.

Hudson steps into this vital role backed by his multigenerational family history of military service and a deeply personal commitment to deliver engineering excellence, support regional partnerships, and serve the Pacific "Ohana." For Hudson and his family, the appointment is more than a milestone career assignment—it is a homecoming of service. Presiding over the ceremony was Lt. Gen. William H. “Butch” Graham Jr., chief of engineers and commanding general of USACE. Introducing the new commander, Graham brought some humor to the ceremony, playfully warning the audience that with a family split between branches, the annual Army-Navy football