“Team Delta” students from Armel Elementary School in Frederick County, Virginia, react with surprise as their popsicle stick bridge sets a new loadbearing record for the Winchester, Virginia, STARBASE Program as Col. Stephen Bales, a civil engineer and Deputy Commander for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division, loads on more weights. Bales gave an engineering presentation to the students and explained the use of triangles in design. The kids took his training to heart when building their bridge, which was able to support 62 pounds before it collapsed.

Each year, Americans observe National Hispanic Heritage Month from September 15th to October 15th by celebrating the contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Portugal, Mexico, the Caribbean, Central America, and South America. This year’s celebration theme – “Hispanic Americans: Essential to the Blueprint of our Nation” – invites us all to reflect on Hispanic Americans’ traditions, history, and values, and represents the immense impact Hispanic-Americans have had in building our nation.

Transatlantic Division Commander Col. Christopher Beck presents the Department of the Army Superior Civilian Service Medal to Ronald J. Tomechko for his years of dedicated service to USACE and the American public. The medal was presented during Tomechko’s retirement ceremony on Aug. 29, 2019, at TAD’s headquarters in Winchester, Virginia.

The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Afghanistan District continues to build critical infrastructure for the Afghan nation. As the peace talk’s loom, and the Afghanistan District maintains its course for success, it will continue using economical engineering solutions to build stability in the region, employing local labor, empowering them with the ability to see the fruits of their own labor.

​E. Scott Lowdermilk (center), the Transatlantic Division Chief of Plans and Operations, receives the Army Engineer Association's Silver Order of the de Fleury Medal at his retirement ceremony from both the military and civilian service on Aug. 2, 2019, after a career that spanned 38 years. Presenting the award to Lowdermilk are Maj. Gen. Donald Jackson (left) and Maj. Gen. Robert Carlson (right).