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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division serves as USACE’s tip of the spear in one of the most dynamic construction environments in the world, STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS, BUILDING CAPACITY, and ENHANCING SECURITY for our nation, allies, and partners. 

We SAFELY deliver agile, responsive, and innovative, design, construction, engineering and contingency solutions in support of U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and other global partners to advance national security interests.

  • March

    LDP Class of 2013 graduates. Top row, Tyler Henry, Shawn Painter, Robert Steiner, Jason Northern Middle Row, Jason Person, David Sconyers, Melinda Muse, Jeremie Evans, Laura Shoopman, Front Row, COL Teague, Michelle Lay, Diane Cianci (Tom Angel not present for photo)

    Tulsa District 2012 Leadership Training Program graduates 12 students

    A group of twelve Tulsa District emerging leaders completed a yearlong Leadership Development Program culminating in a graduation ceremony to commemorate their achievement.
  • Occupational safety and health specialists like Steve McCombs ensure that scaffolding at project sites is safe and that contractor personnel are adhering to accident prevention plans.

    Corps’ proactive safety stance helps prevent mishaps

    The District employs six safety and occupational health specialists, and one wellness coordinator, to cover its widespread area of operations. These employees keep tabs on myriad projects, like military and civil works construction, dredging, and operation and maintenance activities, as well as more routine workplace safety aspects like promoting ergonomic work environments, wellness activities and managing the Army Safety Program requirements.
  • An American Heritage Girls Troop learns about structural integrity using gumdrops and toothpicks. Bo Wycoff, civil engineer, prepares to test toothpick and gumdrop structures built by the girls. Greg Schmidt, deputy chief of the Engineering Division, serves as an adult leader for the troop and helps them earn their engineering merit badge. Schmidt created the badge for the national organization in 2010.

    Engineers Encourage Study of Hard Sciences

    While promoting careers in science, technology, engineering and mathematics to Alaska’s youth, employees at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers – Alaska District are getting inspired, too.
  • Save the Date for the 2014 PIANC World Congress!

    Planning for the 2014 PIANC World Congress Continues - Kick-Off Event in S.F.!

    ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA - March 6, 2013.  A Kick-Off Event for the 2014 PIANC World Congress was held
  • Construction workers place concrete in the last pile to complete the barrier wall at Wolf Creek Dam in Jamestown, Ky., March 6, 2013. It is the last of 1,197 piles that are approximately four feet in diameter and extend 275 feet into bedrock below the foundation of the 4,000-foot long embankment. The completion makes it possible to begin the process of raising the Lake Cumberland pool level. (USACE photo by Lee Roberts)

    Nashville District completes Wolf Creek Dam barrier wall

    JAMESTOWN, Ky. (March 6, 2013) – Construction workers placed concrete for the last pile today, which completes the underground barrier wall and paves the way for raising the Lake Cumberland pool level. It is the last of 1,197 piles that are approximately four feet in diameter and extend 275 feet from near the top of the dam into bedrock below the foundation of the 4,000-foot long embankment of Wolf Creek Dam.