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This is Equal Employment Opportunity Jeopardy


by Mark Abueg
VICKSBURG, Miss. (Nov. 12, 2009) – Sometimes providing the correct
question is the right answer, especially when it comes to learning more about
the Department of the Army Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) program.

Vicksburg District employees and 579th Engineer Detachment (FEST-M)


members filled the Vicksburg District Multi-Purpose Conference Room on Nov.
11, 2009, to learn more about the EEO program.

Filmed in front of a live conference room audience, the EEO office arranged for
a game of Jeopardy with EEO topics. The contestants were comprised of
supervisors and junior employees, the former having Maj. Sean Powell,
executive officer for the 579th Engineer Detachment (FEST-M), on its team.

“I’m glad I was able to participate because I got a chance to refresh myself on Maj. Sean Powell, executive officer for the 579th Engineer
Detachment (FEST-M), gives the correct question during the
the important services that the EEO office provides,” Powell said. “More Equal Employment Opportunity training. Personnel took part
in a Jeopardy type game to learn more about the EEO
importantly, I wanted to ensure that the FEST-M, especially the new personnel program and its many services. (Photo by Mark Abueg)
who are new to the Army, knew about the program and what is has to offer.”

According to the Vicksburg District EEO website, its office leads, manages, and monitors the EEO programs;
develops and implements affirmative employment plans; and manages the EEO discrimination complaint programs
in effective, efficient and responsive manner to meet or exceed our customers’ expectations.

“I believe I got as much information as I could because this is the type of training that is entertaining and interactive,”
continued Powell.

More information about the EEO program can be found at both the Mississippi Valley Division and Vicksburg District
EEO offices.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS – 579TH ENGINEER DETACHMENT (FEST-M)


4155 Clay Street, Suite 120, Vicksburg, Mississippi 39183-3435
Office: (601) 631-5987 | Cell: (540) 532-7735 | E-mail: mark.b.abueg@usace.army.mil
www.mvd.usace.army.mil/579festm

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