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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.

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    Three U.S. Army Corps of Engineers standing on a project site in the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.

    Engineering the Future: The USACE’s Role in Regional Security

    When it comes to delivering engineering, design, and construction support and services in one of the world's most dynamic operational environments, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division stands as a model of excellence, adaptability, and commitment. Known as USACE’s tip of the spear, the Transatlantic Division excels in providing agile, responsive, and innovative design, construction, engineering, and contingency solutions. Supporting U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command, and other regional partners, the division plays a key role in sustaining and advancing enduring U.S. interests.
  • U.S. Army Col. Christina L. Burton, the U.S. Army Central engineer director, views the results of the Assessments and Solutions for Survivability from Emerging Threats live-fire demonstration at a U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center test range at Fort Johnson, La., Sept. 18.

    Building Tomorrow's Solutions: USACE's Commitment to Innovating Force Protection

    In a world where threats to military personnel and operations are ever-evolving, safeguarding lives has never been more critical. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is at the forefront of this mission. Providing engineering, design, and construction support and services within one of the world’s most dynamic operational environments, USACE’s Transatlantic Division is committed to providing the innovative solutions essential for protecting those serving downrange.
  • Juan Gaytan, Electrical Engineer for the Walla Walla District, stands outside the Walla Walla District building in Walla Walla, Washington, on Oct. 15, 2024. Gaytan is actively engaged in seven civil work projects for the district, serving as the lead electrical designer for two of them.

    “I’ll keep trying;" A journey from Mexico to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

    It started in 1979 on the dirt streets of Zacatecas, Mexico, where a young boy named Juan Gaytan dreamed of a better life in the United States.
  • People doing training at computers.

    Mobile District host Operation Blue Roof deployers

    In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Milton, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has launched an expanded and innovative Operation Blue Roof mission, providing critical relief to affected homeowners.
  • Quality assurance personnel with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers observe contractors performing vegetation removal from roadways at the North Carolina Arboretum, Oct. 22, 2024, in Buncombe County, North Carolina.

    Louisville District continues to support Hurricane Helene recovery in North Carolina

    When Hurricane Helene hit North Carolina, it left communities without basic resources and caused