Summer is here; so is National Safety Month

Preventable mishaps result in injuries, illnesses and fatalities that impact our readiness, which is why the Army observes National Safety Month annually throughout the month of June. Transatlantic Division leaders, supervisors and employees at all levels can make a difference by becoming personally involved and fostering a positive safety and occupational health culture that enables our workforce to effectively manage personal risk. Mishaps are prevented by focusing on the fundamentals: Engagements, training, discipline and setting and following standards.

Preventable mishaps result in injuries, illnesses and fatalities that impact our readiness, which is why the Army observes National Safety Month annually throughout the month of June. Transatlantic Division leaders, supervisors and employees at all levels can make a difference by becoming personally involved and fostering a positive safety and occupational health culture that enables our workforce to effectively manage personal risk. Mishaps are prevented by focusing on the fundamentals: Engagements, training, discipline and setting and following standards.

Preventable mishaps result in injuries, illnesses and fatalities that impact our readiness, which is why the Army observes National Safety Month annually throughout the month of June. Transatlantic Division leaders, supervisors and employees at all levels can make a difference by becoming personally involved and fostering a positive safety and occupational health culture that enables our workforce to effectively manage personal risk. Mishaps are prevented by focusing on the fundamentals: Engagements, training, discipline and setting and following standards.

Preventable mishaps result in injuries, illnesses and fatalities that impact our readiness, which is why the Army observes National Safety Month annually throughout the month of June. Transatlantic Division leaders, supervisors and employees at all levels can make a difference by becoming personally involved and fostering a positive safety and occupational health culture that enables our workforce to effectively manage personal risk. Mishaps are prevented by focusing on the fundamentals: Engagements, training, discipline and setting and following standards.

Preventable mishaps result in injuries, illnesses and fatalities that impact our readiness, which is why the Army observes National Safety Month annually throughout the month of June.

Transatlantic Division leaders, supervisors and employees at all levels can make a difference by becoming personally involved and fostering a positive safety and occupational health culture that enables our workforce to effectively manage personal risk. Mishaps are prevented by focusing on the fundamentals: Engagements, training, discipline and setting and following standards.

Fostering a positive safety and occupational health culture enables Soldiers, Army Civilians and family members to effectively manage their personal risk. Leaders can prevent mishaps by focusing on the fundamentals: Leader engagements, leader development, training, discipline and standards.

Sponsored by the National Safety Council (NSC), National Safety Month focuses on reducing leading causes of injuries, illnesses, equipment damage and death while on duty, off duty, driving our nation’s roads and highways, and in the comfort of our homes and communities. This year, the Army and NSC are partnering to highlight four areas to help mitigate risk:

  • Preparedness: The ongoing COVID-19 crisis has illustrated the need for continuous emergency preparedness at both the installation and personal level.
  • Driving: Motor vehicle mishaps are the number one killer of Soldiers on duty AND the lead cause of mishaps across the Army. A majority of fatal private motor vehicle mishaps involving Soldiers occur over the weekend, between 5 p.m. Friday and 5 a.m. Monday.
  • Ergonomics: Evaluate your tasks and workplaces to address and identify hazards.
  • Employee Engagement: Personnel engagement is a critical factor in building a positive safety culture at every level of the Army. An engaged workforce is the key to preventing injuries, illness and mishaps across the Army. Everyone can prevent injuries, illnesses and mishaps that impact readiness.

The Army’s readiness posture, modernization efforts and enduring duty to protect the safety, health and welfare of its people is critical to mission success and personnel resiliency. Safety is not only a top priority, but also an enduring commitment to the health of the force. That is why the Corps of Engineers Safety and Occupational Health Management System (CESOHMS) was introduced across the Enterprise. CESOHMS is a systematic way of approaching Safety and Occupational Health. It’s designed to work from the “bottom up” because individual employees are the most familiar with their work and the hazards associated within their occupational specialty.

Actions all employees can take to make the work environment safer and healthier by:

  • Actively participating in Safety and Occupational Health activities
  • Participating in the annual update and review of their Position Hazard Analysis (PHA) to identify required training, common hazards, and remedial actions taken
  • Ensuring all occupational health/medical surveillance requirements in the PHA are completed in the required timeframe
  • Participating in /providing feedback for all required emergency action drills
  • Ensuring recognized hazards are reported and documented to ensure corrective actions are initiated
  • Immediately reporting all accidents and near-miss incidents
  • Using the risk management system to protect people, equipment and facilities
  • Wearing all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
  • Taking all safety-related training needed to perform position duties
  • Leading/participating in safety and occupational health meetings

Every USACE employee has the right – and the responsibility—to report, any alleged unsafe or unhealthy work place conditions or practices to a supervisor or safety office without any fear of reprisal.

For more information, visit the Army Safety Center website.


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.

Transatlantic Division News

  • June

    USACE Expeditionary District welcomes new leadership

    The “Always Forward” U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Expeditionary District conducted a combined change of command ceremony welcoming new leadership to the only forward-deployed district serving in the Central Command area of responsibility.
  • April

    Expertise at the Front: How USACE Experience Powers U.S. Army Success

    In the vast, dynamic landscape of the U.S. Central Command’s Area of Responsibility, the success of the U.S. Army's mission is intricately linked to the infrastructure that supports it. For more than 70 years, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has played a crucial role in providing the critical engineering, design, and construction expertise that ensures operational readiness and resilience across the Middle East, Central Asia, and the Levant. The Transatlantic Expeditionary District, as USACE's only forward deployed district in support of contingency operations, continues this legacy by being the sharpest tip of the spear, strengthening partnerships, building capacity, and enhancing security for our nation, allies, and partners.
  • Empowering the Future: USACE Division CSM Visits U.S. Army Engineers in Kuwait

    In a significant event aimed at fostering professional growth among U.S. Army Engineer Regiment Soldiers, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division Command Sgt. Maj. Clifton D. Morehouse held an open forum discussion with active duty and reserve component engineer Soldiers deployed to Kuwait. The engagement offered a platform for non-commissioned officers to engage directly with one of USACE’s division level senior enlisted leaders, exploring the pivotal role of engineers in achieving Army objectives and the value of mentorship and professional development within the NCO ranks.
  • Building Resilience and Respect: USACE’s Role in Sustaining Military Capacity at Camp Buehring During Ramadan

    Strategic Infrastructure is crucial for sustaining military capability, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plays a vital role in ensuring its effectiveness. As a part of monthly rotational site visit engagements, U.S. Army Col. Mohammed Z. Rahman, USACE Transatlantic Expeditionary District commander, along with a team of district engineers and the district Safety chief, traveled to Camp Buehring, Kuwait, to review two key projects: the Tactical Equipment Maintenance Facility and the Udairi Landing Zone Transition Repair projects. These engagements exemplify USACE's commitment to operational excellence and project oversight.
  • USACE Strengthens Partnership for Global Infrastructure in Kuwait

    In a significant meeting held on March 17, at the U.S. Embassy in Kuwait, U.S. Army Col. Mohammed Z. Rahman, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Expeditionary District commander, and Viet Nguyen, Expeditionary District deputy district engineer, engaged in strategic discussions with The U.S. Ambassador and the Economic Counselor from the American Embassy in Kuwait. The engagement centered around enhancing the role of USACE in the context of the Partnership for Global Infrastructure and Investment, PGII, and its implications for U.S. and allied economic and national security interests.
  • March

    USACE Transatlantic Division employee embarks on Army Coaching Program journey

    A U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division employee is undertaking an intense talent management program in order to help fellow employees in their careers; the first employee in the organization to do so.
  • February

    USACE Transatlantic Division: Setting Extraordinary Standards as ‘Partner of Choice’ in CENTCOM AOR

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division stands as a pivotal force in the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility. Since the 1950s, the Division has actively shaped the landscape of engineering, design, and construction across the Middle East. Transforming from its initial focus on basic military construction, the Division now leads sophisticated, large-scale infrastructure projects, demonstrating a deep commitment to building capacity and enhancing security in the region. By setting and consistently upholding extraordinary operational standards, it has established itself as the ‘partner of choice.’
  • January

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division Commander Promoted to Brigadier General

    Col. William C. Hannan, Jr., U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division commander, was promoted to the rank of Brigadier General during a ceremony here Jan. 16.
  • October

    On Solid Ground: Army Values are the Foundation of USACE Transatlantic Division’s Mission

    With a history of more than 70 years in the region, the Transatlantic Division oversees more than $5 billion in projects including military construction programs, force protection innovations, and security cooperation initiatives, strengthening Army readiness, enhancing vital infrastructure, and deepening global partnerships. Each action reinforces the Army's unwavering commitment to its service members and global partners.
  • USACE Innovation: The Key to 'Building Strong' in the CENTCOM AOR

    For the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division, innovation is the essential energy that drives success. From the initial development phase of a project, through the design and construction, and well into the operational phase, innovation drives the relentless pursuit of excellence, supporting sustainable strategies and fostering the development of long-lasting, reliable solutions.