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Transatlantic Division News

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Author: Cheryl A. Moore, Afghanistan District
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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.