USA Environmental

2025 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award Recipient

Wed, 26 Nov 2025 12:00:00 EST

On November 26, 2025, USA Environmental, Inc. (USAE) was recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Labor, Lori Chavez-DeRemer, as one of 888 recipients of the 2025 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. This is the seventh consecutive year USAE received the Gold Medallion Award under this program. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) program is the only award program on the federal level that recognizes small businesses committed to recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by businesses that demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to hiring and retaining veterans.

For more information and to view recipients, which include small businesses, community-based nonprofits, and national corporations, go to https://www.hirevets.gov/.

USAE Honors October 2025 Safety Star Awardee: Luis Vazquez Sr.

Tue, 07 Oct 2025 12:00:00 EST

This month, USAE is pleased to recognize Luis Vazquez Sr., our October 2025 Safety Star Awardee, for his outstanding contributions and commitment to USAE’s Safety and Health Program. Working at our Vieques site in Puerto Rico, Luis consistently demonstrates leadership in promoting safe work practices and the proper use of personal protective equipment (PPE).

Luis joins an impressive group of team members who have earned the Safety Star distinction since the program’s launch in 2020. Each awardee reflects the shared responsibility that keeps our teams safe, engaged, and prepared every day.

Congratulations, Luis! Thank you for your continued commitment to strengthening USAE’s culture of safety.

Learn more about USAE’s Safety Star Program and explore our Safety Star photo gallery featuring past awardees by clicking here.

Luis Vazquez Sr. (middle) is presented with the Safety Star award by Jose Ramos (left) and Jose Gomez (right).

Excellence in Safety: USAE’s Safety Star Awardees

Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:00:00 EST

At USA Environmental, Inc. (USAE), safety is not just a priority – it's a core value that underpins everything we do. Since the inception of the Safety Star Award Program in 2020, we have celebrated the exceptional individuals who have gone above and beyond to ensure that our work environment is compliant with the highest safety standards and a place where every team member feels supported and secure. The Safety Star Awards also encourage other USAE employees to think creatively about ways to enhance safety across our organization.

The Safety Star Award recognizes those who have consistently demonstrated leadership in safety, innovation in risk management, and a commitment to fostering a culture of protection and care for their colleagues. These individuals have contributed to a safer world through their actions, decisions, and dedication to upholding USAE's safety mission.

We are proud to recognize the following USAE Team members for their exemplary commitment to safety:

Pietro Delerme – October 2024
Robin Miller – September 2024
Dillon Haas – September 2024
Michael Roman – August 2024
Arnaldo Pagan – June 2024
Juan Melendez – March 2024
Cristobal Garcia – September 2023
Carlos Maldonado – September 2023
Federico Bolques – September 2023
Gypsy Cordova – September 2023
Pat Gildea – August 2023
Kristie Hannan – August 2023
Charles Haggarty – August 2023
John Carpenter – September 2022
Aby Concepcion – September 2022
Jose Gomez – August 2022
Joe Lay – June 2022
Jose Ramos, Jr. – April 2021
Urayoan Silva – February 2021
LeNina Bennerson – February 2021

Each of these Safety Stars have played a major role in making our work safer, smarter, and more effective. Thank you to our Safety Stars for lighting the way!

Don't forget to check out our new Safety Star Program page for more information.

USAE is DoD DAGCAP Reaccredited!

Fri, 13 Dec 2024 12:00:00 EST

We are proud to share that USAE achieved DoD Advanced Geophysical Classification Accreditation Program (DAGCAP) reaccreditation, certifying our expertise in using advanced geophysical technology to safely and efficiently identify unexploded ordnance (UXO) and related items during environmental remediation projects. As one of only a few companies to hold this certification continuously since 2018, we are proud to stand among them as a small business.

Thank you to our incredible QC and Geophysics Teams for making this accomplishment possible!

2024 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award Recipient

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:00:00 EST

USA Environmental, Inc. (USAE) is excited to share that on October 31, 2024, we were recognized by the acting Secretary of Labor, Julie Su, as one of 838 recipients of the 2024 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. This is the sixth consecutive year USAE has received the Gold Medallion Award under this program. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) program is the only award program on the federal level that recognizes small businesses committed to recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by leading businesses that demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to hiring and retaining veterans.

For more information and to view recipients, which include small businesses, community-based nonprofits, and national corporations, go to https://www.hirevets.gov/.

USAE-CAPE JV Awarded $960M EMR2 Contract

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 12:00:00 EST

The USAE-CAPE JV is pleased to announce our award of the Environmental & Munitions Response-Restricted Services Support (EMR2) Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC). The JV was one of eleven firms awarded this $960M hybrid IDIQ contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Huntsville Engineering & Support Center, Huntsville, AL. The contract is to provide services to safely locate, identify, recover, evaluate, assess, package, transport, manage, and make final disposition, as required, of Munitions and Explosives of Concern (MEC) and Hazardous, Toxic and Radioactive Waste (HTRW) at various currently and formerly used defense sites, property adjoining currently and formerly used defense sites, and other federally controlled/owned sites throughout the United States, including Alaska, and Hawaii. Task orders will be cost-plus-fixed-fee (CPFF) and firm-fixed-price (FFP).

The USAE-CAPE JV is grateful for this opportunity and looks forward to working with the USACE Huntsville Center.

TW-USAE JV Awarded $464M ERMA FY24 SB Contract

Thu, 23 May 2024 12:00:00 EST

The Tidewater-USAE JV is pleased to announce our award of the Environmental Remediation Multiple Award (ERMA) Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity small business contract to perform a broad spectrum of environmental remediation services at various Installations/locations throughout the contiguous United States (CONUS), including Puerto Rico, Hawaii, Alaska, and United States (U.S.) territories.

The JV was one of seven firms awarded this Firm-Fixed-Price IDIQ contract by the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC), Fort Sam Houston, Texas.

The TW-USAE JV is grateful for this opportunity and looks forward to working with the U.S. Army Environmental Command to support the Army’s environmental restoration strategic plan.

USAE Is Hiring

Tue, 30 Jan 2024 12:00:00 EST

USA Environmental, Inc. (USAE) is currently looking for qualified individuals for various positions. Please click the link below to view and apply.

Current openings

USAE Celebrates National Veterans and Military Families Month – November 2023

Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:00:00 EST

National Veterans and Military Families Month has been observed in November since 1996 to honor and recognize the challenges and sacrifices that military families face. Military families embody strength, resilience, and courage as they manage separation while supporting our service members. With sincere appreciation, USAE thanks those who have served and recognizes the commitment and sacrifices made by the families of the nation’s service members.

We at USAE are committed to supporting veterans and military families by providing job opportunities and are proud to announce that we have been awarded the HIRE Vets 2023 Gold Medallion for our efforts.

USAE-TW JV Awarded $800M AFFF MATOC

Thu, 03 Aug 2023 12:00:00 EST

The USAE-Tidewater JV is pleased to announce our award of an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) to perform the removal, replacement and disposal of aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) containing perfluoroalkyl (PFAS) substances to support Department of Defense installations located throughout the United States, including Alaska and Hawaii, the U.S. Territories, and Outlying areas.

The JV was one 9 firms awarded a Firm-Fixed Price, Full and Open contract by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Huntsville Center.

The USAE-TW JV is grateful for this opportunity and looks forward to continued success with Huntsville Center.

Celebrating ADA's 33rd Anniversary

Wed, 26 Jul 2023 12:00:00 EST

USA Environmental (USAE) joins the OFCCP in celebrating the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Signed into law by President George H. W. Bush on July 26, 1990, this legislation prohibits discrimination against people with disabilities in employment, transportation, public accommodations, commercial facilities, telecommunications, and state and local government services.

In its recruiting, hiring, promotion and retention efforts, USAE fully supports Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended (Section 503), which prohibits federal contractors and subcontractors from discriminating against individuals with disabilities.

Any applicants, employees or other interested parties requiring special accommodation are encouraged to reach out to the USAE Human Resources Department at (813) 343-6336.

USA Environmental is an Equal Opportunity Employer – AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled

USAE 25th Anniversary Timeline

Thu, 06 Jul 2023 12:00:00 EST

Proudly Presenting USAE's 25th Anniversary Timeline! Join us on this nostalgic ride as we showcase two and a half decades of growth, innovation, and success.

USAE Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence

Thu, 22 Jun 2023 12:00:00 EST

USA Environmental (USAE) is excited to announce our 25th anniversary in the environmental remediation and munitions response industry, taking place throughout the month of July. To commemorate our anniversary, we will be sharing a timeline of our most notable achievements, showcasing significant projects, and recognizing the exceptional contributions of our team members who have played a vital role in USAE's growth. We invite you to join us in celebrating by following our LinkedIn and Facebook pages, where we will be sharing engaging content throughout the month of July. We encourage you to participate in the conversation and share your experiences with USA Environmental.

May is AA and NH/PI Heritage Month!

Mon, 01 May 2023 12:00:00 EST

USA Environmental joins the Department of Labor in celebrating Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander (AA and NHPI) Heritage Month. This month of May, we take the time to recognize and honor the incredible contributions that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made to our country. At USA Environmental, we are dedicated to creating workplaces that offer equal opportunities to all Americans, regardless of their background or ethnicity.

This year, the Biden-Harris Administration launched the first-ever National Strategy to Advance Equity, Justice, and Opportunity for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander Communities. The strategy includes action plans from 32 federal agencies, reflecting the Administration's commitment to investing in AA and NHPI communities and priorities, such as improving language access, disaggregating data, and addressing anti-Asian hate.

Join us in recognizing the important impact that Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders have made and continue to make in shaping our country's history and future.

USAE Awarded NAVFAC Atlantic & NAVFAC Southwest Contracts

Wed, 21 Dec 2022 12:00:00 EST

USA Environmental, Inc. (USAE) was awarded a $95M cost-plus-award-fee, Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for Munitions Response Actions (MRA) at former Navy facilities on Vieques, Puerto Rico, and other sites located within the area of responsibility of the Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command (NAVFAC), including the continental United States, the Caribbean, Europe, Africa, Southwest Asia, Hawaii, Far East, Pacific, and other locations as required by the Government.

The munitions response actions include investigations, removal actions, and remedial actions in terrestrial areas (on or beneath the land surface) or aquatic environments (marsh areas, surf zones, intertidal areas, or other underwater areas.)

USAE, along with 5 other awardees, was also awarded the $95M Range Sustainment and Remediation (RSR) Environmental Multiple Award Contract (EMAC) at various Department of Defense (DoD) installations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Alaska, Washington, and other installations within the NAVFAC Southwest area of responsibility.

The main focus of this contract is the performance of range sustainment projects, including clearance of unexploded ordnance (UXO) from military ranges, and the processing, recycling, demilitarization, and disposal of Materials Potentially Presenting an Explosive Hazard (MPPEH), including ordnance scrap and target debris.

USAE is excited and grateful for these awards and our continued success with NAVFAC.

2022 HIRE Vets Gold Medallion Award Recipient

Fri, 11 Nov 2022 12:00:00 EST

USA Environmental, Inc. (USAE) is thrilled to announce that on November 9, 2022, we were recognized by U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh as one of 835 recipients of the 2022 HIRE Vets Medallion Award during a virtual award ceremony presented by U.S. Department of Labor. This is the fourth consecutive year USAE has received the Gold Medallion Award under this program. The Honoring Investments in Recruiting and Employing American Military Veterans (HIRE Vets) program is the only award program on the federal level that recognizes small businesses committed to recruiting, employing, and retaining our nation’s veterans. The HIRE Vets Medallion Award is earned by leading businesses that demonstrate an unparalleled commitment to hiring and retaining veterans.

For more information and to view recipients, which include small businesses, community-based nonprofits, and national corporations, go to https://www.hirevets.gov/.

USAE Celebrates National Veterans and Military Families

Tue, 01 Nov 2022 12:00:00 EST

National Veterans and Military Families Month has been observed in November since 1996 to honor and recognize the challenges and sacrifices that military families face. Military families embody strength, resilience, and courage as they manage separation while supporting our service members. With sincere appreciation, USAE thanks those who have served and recognize the commitment and sacrifices made by the families of the nation’s service members.

We at USAE are committed to supporting veterans and military families by providing job opportunities and are proud to announce that we have been awarded the HIRE Vets 2022 Gold Medallion for our efforts.

USAE Celebrates National Disability Employment Awareness Month

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 12:00:00 EST

USA Environmental, Inc. (USAE) joins the Department of Labor and Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs in celebrating the 77th anniversary of National Disability Employment Awareness Month! The theme for NDEAM 2022, “Disability: Part of the Equity Equation,” reflects the contributions of America’s workers with disabilities, past and present, and showcases supportive, inclusive employment policies and practices.

We encourage applicants with disabilities to apply for openings within our organization. Details regarding reasonable accommodations for applicants can be found at the bottom of our Work for Us page. Reasonable accommodation guidance for both applicants and USAE employees is available by clicking on the OFCCP pocket card link below, or contacting the Human Resources Department at 813-343-6386.

Celebrating 24 years, Work Anniversaries & Promotions

Tue, 05 Jul 2022 12:00:00 EST

This month, USA Environmental celebrates 24 years of delivering innovative solutions to our customers in the world of environmental remediation and the military response program.

We are also pleased to announce that Barry Nyman and Kelsey Orr were promoted to Associate Project Managers, and Dale Hopkins was promoted to Warehouse Superintendent.

Work Anniversaries included:

John Rau, PG, Project Manager, Bradley Spain, Help Desk/IT Support Technician, and Barbara Wood Admininstrative Clerk all celebrating 5-years with USAE.

Mike Braylark, IT/Network Administrator, celebrates 15 years with USAE.

Dan Miller, SUXOS and Special Projects celebrates 20 years with USAE.

We are incredibly thankful to have these talented staff supporting our team.

Celebrating Black History Month

Sun, 13 Feb 2022 12:00:00 EST

USAE joins the OFCCP in celebrating Black History Month in February. We salute Black Americans and their incredible contributions in shaping our nation in all areas of American life. Learn more here https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/USDOLOFCCP/bulletins/30813fa