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  • December

    Lt. Col. Dan Hayden, Afghanistan District Deputy Commander presents the Global War on Terrorism Medal to Derland Ellison, who redeployed from the Afghanistan District, while Adam Walker, Deputy Construction Chief, Bagram Resident Office displays the NATO medal certificate Ellison was awarded.

    Deployments aren't permanent, but worthwhile

    Deploying is a choice for Civilians within the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, and sometimes the tour could last anywhere from 6 months to a year, and even less.

  • November

    Hardin enjoys time with his team members at a command function in Kabul.

    Afghanistan District is Thankful for its Volunteers

    Across the world families are gathering together to share memories and cherish some of the most simplest that life has to offer. Meanwhile there are Soldiers and Civilians who are far away from home, and making the most of this time of the season.

  • April

    The official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony celebrates the turnover of the Women’s Participation Program facilities at the Marshal Fahim National Defense University.

    Month of the Military Child takes on a whole new meaning in Afghanistan

    As Month of the Military Child wraps up on April 30, and it is a time to honor the sacrifices made by military families worldwide, with an emphasis on the experience of the dependent children of military members, USACE Afghanistan District is affording a better opportunity for the Women and Children of the Afghan National Army.
  • Intensive Care Unit staff at Craig Joint Theater Hospital give an overview of services and protocols to members of the USACE Afghanistan District and the Command Sergeant Major of USACE Brad Houston as they continue their tour of the Path of the Patient.

    Afghanistan District welcomes Chief of Engineers

    In the final part of this 5-part series on the 54th Chief of Engineers' visit to the Transatlantic Afghanistan District we take a tour with the Command Sergeant Major, Brad Houston as he goes along on the Path of the Patient from Craig Joint Theater Hospital.
  • Mr. James Fielden pointing out the layout of the facility in front of the Settling Pond #2 to the Romanian Guardian Angels and MSG Galmines (USACE Guardian Angel) and TAAC-Air (Customer)

    Earth Day- Kandahar style

    In an effort to build quality construction in a timely manner, the Afghanistan District also pays attention to the protection of the environment.
  • LTG Todd T. Semonite, USACE Chief of Engineers speaks to the Afghanistan District team members following a group photo in front of the iconic District T-Wall.

    Afghanistan District welcomes Chief of Engineers

    The 54th Chief of Engineers, USACE and Command Sergeant Major visit the forward deployed USACE District in Afghanistan.

  • March

    565th FEST team assessing an issue at one of the bases in Afghanistan.

    565th FEST rolls out while 553rd gets boots on the ground

    With the current focus on preparing the Expeditionary Task Forces based in selected areas in preparation to deter the Taliban from occupying ground in Afghanistan, the FEST-A team seamlessly transitions.
  • Final tests of the completed system repairs take place after 2 a.m., before the team wraps up about a 7-hour emergency repair process.

    Emergency repair takes place throughout the wee morning hours

    When there is an emergency repair to keep things running smoothly the Operations and Maintenance Team jumps into action to maintain the quality of the equipment and mitigate any issues.

  • February

    The new batch plant within the contractor's lay-down area.

    Special Mission Wing receives site visit

    USACE Afghanistan District is on a glide path to delivering fast, affordable, and Quality projects as end users and partners get a site visit to one of the projects under construction.
  • For the Troops volunteers who put together and package the care boxes military members and civilians receive while deployed in Afghanistan and Iraq.

    USACE gives a small token of thanks for a big gesture of support

    A generous donation to help care packages continue to be delivered to military members and civilians deployed to Afghanistan and Iraq prompts a flag-flying ceremony at Kandahar.

  • January

    The customer gets a firsthand look at the inside of the pump house.

    USACE turns over another completed project

    No matter how big or how small, it is rewarding when a completed project for the Afghanistan District is turned over to the customer and end user.
  • Generator overhaul mechanic performs a magnaflux test on the engine block for generator #306, 4th Brigade, 203rd Corps, FOB Shank, as part of a generator Blanket Purchase Agreement major overhaul.

    Routine preventive maintenance is the key to stability

    USACE along with our Stakeholder Combined Security Transition Command-Afghanistan (CSTC-A) help to maintain long-lasting stability of the construction projects for our Afghan partners through continued and consistent preventive and routine facility support.
  • Col. Jason E. Kelly, Afghanistan District Commanding Officer pins the Global War on Terrorism Medal and NATO medal on Mark A. Coburn for his outstanding work ethics while deployed in support of Operation Freedom’s Sentinel.

    When disasters strike during your selfless service deployments

    For an agency who answers the call during disasters, sometimes those disasters hit home even while you are deployed far away in a contingency deployment serving yet another mission for USACE.

  • December

    A sampling of the people, projects and progress from the Afghanistan District throughout the 2018 year.

    Afghanistan District Year in Review: 2018

    We are USACE, We are the Afghanistan District and we look back on a very successful delivery of fast, affordable, and quality projects to build capacity within the population of Afghanistan in order to shape the future.
  • Ed Hodges arrives straight from the field in Afghanistan to be recognized for his outstanding work while volunteering for a deployment with the USACE District.

    More power to you

    “You know you give me a transformer or generator that’s not working, I’m your guy, when it comes to writing stuff down on paper, probably someone else could do it”, said Hodges.
  • Distinguished Visitors will now be able to spend their time at the Afghanistan District in the Bonnie Corbin Suite, Room 212 as the command and staff dedicated it in Corbin’s name prior to her departure

    Big things do come in small packages, a.k.a. Bonnie Corbin

    Rehired Annuitants are a huge part of our USACE workforce. This cadre, is comprised of retired Federal Civil Service employees who provide readily available support in the event of natural or man-made disasters and for other important USACE missions as needed.
  • Flying to be with Military and Civilian team members for the Thanksgiving holiday, Drake dons the proper protective gear complete with eyewear and helmet.

    Deputy District Engineer earns Superior Civilian Service Award

    Mr. John E. Drake II, distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service as the Deputy District Engineer for Programs and Project Management Directorate (PPMD) during his volunteer deployment to the Afghanistan District in support of Operation FREEDOM’S SENTINEL from July 31, 2017 through his redeployment to CONUS mid- December.
  • U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan District Commander, along with a team of program managers and engineers, conducts aerial inspections of Charikar Substation, power lines and other project sites, Sept. 18, including several sites under consideration for future projects. USACE TAA continues to play a fundamental role in the international efforts to establish vital infrastructure necessary for a secure and stable Afghanistan.

    Afghanistan District: New National Strategy, New Approach, Same Quality

    The Afghanistan conflict is America’s longest war, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has been there since 2002 supporting military contingency operations and U.S. government initiatives. Through various policy shifts in Afghanistan since then, USACE has remained a consistent and reliable provider of engineering and construction services to U.S. and coalition partners.

  • November

    Staff Sgt. Vincent Fiorillo dons his Meritorious Service Medal and NATO medal as he ends a successful tour in Afghanistan supporting USACE in its rebuilding efforts in theater.

    Fiorillo earns the Defense Meritorious Service Medal

    Staff Sgt. Vincent V. Fiorillo displayed exceptional service to the U. S. Army, distinguishing himself with meritorious service as Detachment Non-commissioned Officer in charge of the USACE Project Office, Afghanistan District, Mazar-e-Sharif, located at Camp Marmal.
  • Transitions are just the way of life at the USACE Afghanistan District as is the case with a quick handshake as one is departing and one is arriving. This for sure is a “How we say hello, how we say Good bye” District priority and moment.

    The "Hawk" has landed

    On the day after Veterans Day there is a service member, home from Afghanistan who has worn both the uniform of the U. S. Army and that of the USACE Civilian, volunteering his time, again away from family and friends to simply just "Serve".