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A NEW CHAPTER: Transatlantic Division transfers mission to Southwestern Division For continued updates on our mission, please visit The Southwestern Division's official website at đź”— https://www.swd.usace.army.mil/

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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LAPSE IN DoW APPROPRIATIONS - Friday, October 3, 2025

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

 

A NEW CHAPTER: - Tuesday, August 5, 2025

On August 5, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officially realigned mission oversight of USACE operations in support of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command from the Transatlantic Division to the Southwestern Division. This transition ensures continued, focused support to U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command across the Middle East, Central and South Asia, and the Levant. Both the Middle East District and the Transatlantic Expeditionary District remain fully operational and continue delivering engineering solutions that support regional stability and operational readiness. This is a new chapter, not a new identity. The mission – and the USACE legacy – continues.

 

 
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Author: Cheryl A. Moore, Afghanistan District
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  • 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".