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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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  • October

    Army Engineers reinforce regional security with support to U.S. Army Garrison Black Sea in NATO’s Eastern Flank

    Army Engineers reinforce regional security with support to U.S. Army Garrison Black Sea in NATO’s Eastern Flank

    Europe District currently manages a more than $110 million design and construction program in support of the U.S. Army’s newest garrison in Europe - formally activated in August 2024 - and its key locations in Romania and Bulgaria. In fact, Europe District has had a forward team on the ground at MK Air Base for well over a decade at what is now called the Romania Resident Office.
  • Construction progress continues at Baumholder to support overall quality of life and the growth in personnel

    Construction program at Baumholder supports overall quality of life and growth in personnel

    Crews recently broke ground on new annex facilities here on Smith Barracks for Special Operations Forces, which are just the latest projects to get underway as part of more than $1 billion in investments in facilities focused on supporting personnel and families assigned to the Baumholder Military Community.
  • The Hurricane Sandy Rebuilding Task Force today announced the formation of an Advisory Group made up of state, county local and tribal elected officials that will ensure the communities most impacted by Sandy have a direct voice in the long-term rebuilding process. Housing and Urban Development Secretary Shaun Donovan, who chairs the Task Force, convened the first meeting of the Advisory Group today in New York City.

    Looking Back: Twelve Years of Coastal Restoration and Resilience Since Hurricane Sandy

    Twelve years ago, Hurricane Sandy forever changed the landscape of New York and New Jersey’s coastlines, leaving behind more than $50 billion in damages. In the aftermath, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, New York District, embarked on a mission of monumental importance: to rebuild, restore, and protect the vulnerable shorelines. Today, those efforts stand as a testament to resilience, innovation, and long-term planning. The New York District's coastal restoration and storm risk management projects have transformed these coastal communities, ensuring they are better prepared for future storms and rising sea levels.
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    Sacramento District celebrates 95TH anniversary with traditional military ball

    On March 11, 1929, General Order No. 2 was signed by the former Chief of Engineers, Lt. Col. Robert
  • Debris Removal Claytor Lake

    Debris Removal Effort Ramps Up at Claytor Lake with Additional Resources

    DUBLIN, Va., October 23, 2024 – Debris removal operations at Claytor Lake have intensified as the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), in partnership with the Virginia Department of Emergency Management (VDEM) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), deploys additional resources to accelerate recovery from Hurricane Helene.