Transatlantic Division News Releases

USACE Transatlantic Division Welcomes New Commander: Colonel Craig S. Baumgartner

Press Operations — Fri, 21 Jun 2024 20:36:09 GMT

The United States Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division proudly announces a change in leadership as Brigadier General William C. Hannan, Jr. officially hands over command to Colonel Craig S. Baumgartner. Baumgartner assumed duties as Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division, June 21. Although, he has been a crucial part of the division since August 2021, serving as the deputy commander. In this role, Baumgartner demonstrated exceptional leadership, dedication, and a deep understanding of the Transatlantic Division mission, making him the ideal choice to lead the command into the future.

USACE Supports CENTCOM's 6th Annual State Partnership Program Adjutant General Conference

Press Operations — Wed, 29 May 2024 17:09:35 GMT

U.S. Central Command hosted its 6th Annual State Partnership Program Adjutant General Conference at the CENTCOM Headquarters in Tampa, Florida, May 14-16. This event brought together senior leadership from CENTCOM's State Partnership Program, including Adjutant Generals and Command Sergeants Major from six states. The United States Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division, represented by Scott Cilley, Plans and Operations chief; Major David Nemecek, plans and Operations officer; and Tara Clark, Program Manager for Project Initiation and Development, significantly contributed to the conference's success.

United States Army Corps of Engineers and United States Special Operations Command Forge Ahead with Enhanced Partnership

Press Operations — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 14:18:00 GMT

In a landmark engagement on February 15, 2024, at the Headquarters of the United States Special Operations Command in Tampa, Florida, U.S. Army Colonel Stephen Murphy, Command Engineer of U.S. Special Operations Command, alongside senior leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division, convened to evaluate the progress and future directions of their collaboration.

Strategic Engagements Strengthen U.S. Army and Navy Collaboration in Bahrain

Press Operations — Thu, 14 Sep 2023 10:40:00 GMT

In a series of key leader engagements, U.S. Army Col. William C. Hannan, Jr., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division (USACE TAD) commander, visited Bahrain on Sept. 11, to fortify the already strong inter-service partnerships with the U.S. Naval Forces Central Command (NAVCENT) and Naval Support Activity Bahrain (NSA Bahrain).

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers partners with U.S. Army Central to bring innovative protection solutions into the U.S. Central Command Area of Responsibility

Press Operations — Thu, 16 Mar 2023 16:13:00 GMT

Col. William C. Hannan, Jr., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division commander, and Edward "Ted" Upson, P.E., PMP, Transatlantic Division engineering and construction chief, met with Col. Christina L. Burton, U.S. Army Central engineer director, and members of her team at Fort Polk, La., Mar. 10, to observe a live-fire experiment testing an innovative design improving bunker protection.

USACE Transatlantic Division Leader Strengthens Partnerships During Qatar Emiri Air Force Project Site Visit

Press Operations — Fri, 24 Feb 2023 20:07:00 GMT

During a multi-country visit to the Middle East, Command Sgt. Maj. Clifton D. Morehouse, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division senior enlisted advisor, traveled to Qatar on February 5, for a strategic engagement with U.S. Air Force Col. Timothy Dreifke, the Senior Defense Official/Defense Attaché to the U.S. Ambassador to Qatar, and Dr. Khaled M. Masoud, the USACE Transatlantic Middle East District regional programs manager and Joint Project Management Office director, along with U.S. Navy Capt. Joseph Manion, the Office of Military Cooperation chief with the U.S. Embassy Doha, Qatar; and Middle East District program managers, Scott Ritchie and Jim Moore.

Transatlantic Division Change of Responsibility for Command Sergeants Major

Press Operations — Thu, 01 Oct 2020 22:17:00 GMT

Transatlantic Division’s Commander Brig. Gen. Kimberly Colloton hosted a Change of Responsibility Ceremony for the Division’s outgoing and incoming Command Sergeants Major.

Clark’s Ferry Recreation Area Boat Ramp Repairs

Press Operations — Sat, 26 Sep 2015 14:06:00 GMT

Montpelier, IA - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be completing repairs to the Clark’s Ferry Recreation Area boat ramp courtesy loading dock beginning on September 23, 2015.

Reclamation schedules Lake Audubon fall drawdown

Press Operations — Fri, 25 Sep 2015 21:27:00 GMT

Water levels on Lake Audubon will start being lowered by the Bureau of Reclamation beginning the week of September 28 as part of annual fall drawdown operations.

USACE Awards Contract to Improve Dahla Dam in Southern Afghanistan

Press Operations — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 17:29:30 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District awarded a task order contract on Feb. 26 for the Dahla Dam Improvement Project, Phase I, in Kandahar province, Afghanistan.

Middle East District Awards Job Order Contract in Southwest Asia

Press Operations — Tue, 08 Jan 2013 14:37:24 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District recently awarded a job order contract for work on an air base in Southwest Asia.

Middle East District Presents Annual Recognition Awards

Press Operations — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 20:50:29 GMT

The awards covered fiscal year 2012 and were presented at the Middle East District’s town-hall meeting on Dec. 13, 2012. Each year district employees nominate fellow coworkers to express their gratitude for each other’s actions and work ethic.

Middle East District honors Darralyn Williams at retirement ceremony

Press Operations — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 20:31:11 GMT

WINCHESTER, Va. –The Middle East District’s Chief of Contracting, Darralyn Williams, was honored in

Sealed bidding helps expedite contract awards for Afghanistan

Press Operations — Wed, 12 Dec 2012 21:01:00 GMT

On Nov. 19, the Middle East District employed a process it rarely uses to accelerate a contract award by holding a sealed bid opening for a construction project in Afghanistan. The sealed bidding process uses competitive bids, public opening of bids, and timely contract award to the contractor with the lowest priced, responsive bid.

District awards contract for tractors, trailers in Egypt

Press Operations — Thu, 29 Nov 2012 18:56:20 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District awarded an $8.5 million contract Nov. 6 for tractors and trailers to be provided to the Egyptian Engineering Authority to support its operations. The equipment is being procured under the Foreign Military Sales program.

Middle East District awards contract for utilities infrastructure at Bagram Airfield

Press Operations — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 23:00:41 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District awarded a task order contract for the westside utilities infrastructure at Bagram Airfield, Afghanistan on Nov. 15. The $11.9 million task order was awarded to Contrack International, Inc., of McLean, Va. The performance period is 15 months.

Two border guard posts open in Tajikistan

Press Operations — Tue, 20 Nov 2012 19:32:00 GMT

Representatives from the U.S. and Tajikistan governments celebrated the opening of two border guard posts – in Sayod and Ribhoz, Tajikistan – during a ribbon-cutting ceremony Nov. 6. The Middle East District constructed the facilities under the Department of Defense’s counternarcotics program.