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Transatlantic Division News

  • February

    WINCHESTER, Va. - Middle East District structural engineer Elizabeth Prusch beams after Brig. Gen. Robert Carlson added the final weight to her bridge, for a grand total of 60 pounds. The students determined she must have used magic to make it so strong.

    Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division supports STEM initiatives through STARBASE Academy Winchester

    Brig. Gen. Robert Carlson, Transatlantic Division commander, and Elizabeth Prusch, P.E., Middle East District structural engineer, shared engineering magic with a fourth grade class from the Virginia Avenue Charlotte DeHart Elementary School, Feb. 10 at the STARBASE Academy in Winchester.
  • WINCHESTER, Va. - Brig. Gen. Robert Carlson, acting Transatlantic Division commander passes the ceremonial sword to Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Johnson, incoming Transatlantic Division command sergeant major during a Change of Responsibility Ceremony.

    Transatlantic Division holds Change of Responsibility Ceremony

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Division held its Change of Responsibility Ceremony at the Division’s headquarters in Winchester, Va. During the ceremony, the Division bid farewell to outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Ward and welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Johnson as the new command sergeant major of the Transatlantic Division.
  • SOUTWEST ASIA - Members of the 62nd Forward Engineer Support Team discuss infrastructure needs with the Marines in Iraq.

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers enables, supports Combined Joint Task Force during Operation Inherent Resolve

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plays a vital role in supporting Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), said Col. Jerry Farnsworth, Combined Joint Task Force engineer.

  • October

    WINCHESTER, Va - Tom Waters, Middle East District deputy for programs and project management, speaks to attendees during the Middle East District Industry Day Oct. 16 in Winchester, Va.

    Middle East District hosts Industry Day

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District staff met with more than 300 contractor representatives during the Industry Day event held Oct. 16 at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va.

  • February

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Division Commander Maj. Gen. Michael Eyre, right, talks with Regional Command-Southwest Afghan National Security Force Infrastrucutre Development Officer in Charge U.S. Navy Lt. Commander Brian Longbottom at a newly-built installation which according to Maj. Gen. Michael Eyre is some of the best construction he’s seen in Afghanistan. The Afghan National Army's 215th Combat Logistics Brigade will soon call these Camp Shorabak facilities home. (U.S. Army Corps of Engineers photo by Bill Dowell/released)

    Construction projects some of the best, general says

    KANDAHAR, Afghanistan – In the remote district of Shorabak, situated in Helmand Province, is a newly-built Afghan National Army, or ANA, installation which according to Maj. Gen. Michael Eyre, is some of the best construction he’s seen in Afghanistan.

  • August

    Construction of Afghanistan National Police compounds in Kandahar underway

    KANDAHAR , Afghanistan – Construction is underway on an Afghan National Police provincial

  • January

    A Tier II team attempts to bring a “helium stick” to the ground through use of leaderships skills and teamwork.

    Aspiring leaders kick off new season of learning

    This is the sixth year for the LDP at the district. Tier II is aimed at helping participants get a better understanding and take control of their personal strengths in leading. Typically, Tier II participants have already completed Tier I which is focused on being a valuable team member.

  • December

    Ira Dorsett, a structural engineer, (left) and Benny Apuya, (right) a quality assurance and construction representative, both with the Afghanistan Engineer District-South inspect the masonry block work for a concrete sink at the Kandahar Regional Military Training Center construction site Nov. 18. Both visit the site several times a week to make sure construction complies with plans and specifications as well as International Building Code standards.

    Assuring quality construction for the benefit of Afghans’ security

    Through NATO’s primary objective in Afghanistan is to enable the Afghan authorities to provide effective security across the country so it can never again be a refuge for terrorists. In addition to conducting security operations and mentoring the Afghan National Security Forces, building adequate facilities where ANSF may live, work and train is vital to promoting a strong defense against threats.
  • Foam tests, such as this one at a newly constructed aircraft hanger on Kandahar Airfield are critical to ensuring that fire suppression systems operate as designed. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers oversaw dozens of these tests across south and west Afghanistan in 2011 and 2012.

    USACE's military construction program in southern Afghanistan winds down

    The United States and its coalition partners sent military forces to Afghanistan in support of Operation Enduring Freedom in October 2001. A six-person U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Forward Engineer Support Team deployed with the U.S. Army’s XVIII Airborne Corps to provide engineering, construction, planning, contracting and real estate services.

  • November

    KBR Inc. employees in Kosovo prepare a truck to move equipment. Driving in support of the USAREUR Support Contract, truck drivers have travelled more than four million miles without a recordable accident, which is one of the reasons KBR Inc. received the Middle East District’s Superior Safety Performance Award. (USACE photo)

    District Recognizes Contractor Safety

    The Middle East District recently recognized a contractor in Kosovo for achieving a significant safety accomplishment. KBR Inc. received the district’s Superior Safety Performance Award for its work on the U.S. Army Europe Support Contract during a recent safety committee meeting at Camp Bondsteel, Kosovo.