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News Stories

  • January

    MED is paving the way for better airfields

    The Middle East District is doing its part to make sure people at every level of an airfield pavement project are informed about the process and proficient in the craft.

  • New detention facility in Afghanistan a team effort

    The new Shamali Detention Facility, located about 40 miles north of Kabul, Afghanistan, will soon replace the Bagram Theater Internment Facility (BTIF) and is considered the new standard for detention facilities in Central Asia and the Middle East.

  • New employees see ‘big picture’

    Employees who joined Middle East District during the past several months participated in a newly formatted orientation program Nov. 18-19, which is designed to provide a better understanding of the organization’s overall mission and how their individual efforts contribute to its success.

  • December

    Markland Board of Investigation results released

    Louisville, KY – The Markland Board of Investigation found improper alignment of the gate leaves,

  • Raising wicket dam soon to be a ‘lost art’

    It’s a dangerous job, but someone has to do it. Manually raising the antiquated wicket dam at Lock