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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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  • February

    U.S. Army Lt. Col. Eder C. Ramirez, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Expeditionary District commander, holds the district's new challenge coin before presenting it to selected individuals recognized for excellence at a townhall during District Governance Week in Kuwait, on January 14, 2025.

    Charting Success: Governance Week at USACE’s Tip of the Spear

    In the fast-paced and ever-evolving world of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, success is no accident—it’s the result of careful planning, insightful analysis, and decisive leadership. Sitting at the tip of the USACE spear in Kuwait, the Transatlantic Expeditionary District supports U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command, executing a $520 million dollar program that delivers critical infrastructure and engineering solutions across the region. Once a month, the district’s leaders, directors, and chiefs gathered District Governance Week, an essential event where collaboration meets strategy, and data drives decisions that shape the future.
  • Tanner Cowan, newly licensed U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Expeditionary District professional engineer, preparing to travel to a project location in the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility.

    USACE Engineer earns PE, strengthening the mission from the frontlines

    Balancing a high-tempo mission in the U.S. Central Command area of operations with the rigorous demands of professional certification, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Expeditionary District engineer Tanner Cowan pushed himself to new heights—earning his Professional Engineer license while actively supporting critical engineering, design, and construction efforts. His achievement not only marks a personal milestone but also enhances USACE’s ability to deliver engineering excellence in one of the world’s most complex operational environments.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers managed the successful repair of Camp Shelby’s Equipment Concentration Site in January 2025, as part of the Louisville District’s Maintenance and Repair Army Reserve Program. Camp Shelby is located in Hattiesburg, Mississippi, and is part of the Camp Shelby Joint Forces Training Center.

    USACE supports readiness through the Maintenance and Repair Army Reserve Program

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District continues to play an important role in
  • This edition highlights proactively considering the environment and acting accordingly, in support of Environmental Operating Principle #2.

    The Corps Environment – Winter 2025 edition now available

    The Winter 2025 edition of The Corps Environment is now available! This edition features ongoing projects and initiatives that are proactively considering the environment and influencing partnerships in support of military readiness and community well-being.
  • Bluestone Dam

    Bluestone Dam Stands Tall During Recent Flooding

    A recent band of devastating rain and snowstorms that affected communities in Southern West