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  • 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".

  • October

    The outer maintenance bay will provide a covered area for needed maintenance of the UH-60 light fixed wing aircraft.

    Construction project provides functional space for Afghan Air Force aircraft

    USACE Afghanistan District again fulfills its number one priority by Delivering the Program to one of our customers in the Afghan National Air Force.
  • USACE Afghanistan personnel and the Contractor discuss the Well Site project schedule.

    Valuable face-to-face meetings

    Building Capacity in a contingency environment is not always optimal, but the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers in Afghanistan maintains a steady pace with its projects and programs. In a recent visit to Kandahar, the Deputy Commanding Officer of the USACE Afghanistan District joined Construction Division along with Project Engineer, Brian Cagle on a trip to the Kandahar Air Wing (KAW) Well Site and Sewage Plant to perform Quality Assurance and Quality Check on the progress. The group visited the portions of the project located inside the Kandahar Air Wing area. In particular, they looked at and discussed the progress of the new water well which is currently in the water quality and quantity testing phase. They were able to meet in person with the Contractor project manager and quality control manager as well as the USACE Local National Quality Assurance Representative (LNQA). “We have regular teleconferences with these personnel involved with these projects,” said Cagle, “but it is extremely valuable to have face-to-face meetings to facilitate the spirit of cooperation with our Afghan partners.”

  • September

    Marmal Resident Office OIC U.S. Army Capt. Daniel Strasser, right, speaks with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan District Commander U.S. Army Col. Kimberly Colloton, left, about Mazar-i-Sharif and the surrounding area upon arrival at Camp Marmal, Sept. 19.

    Face to Face at Camp Marmal, USACE TAA Discusses Project Progress and the Importance of Communication

    USACE TAA District Commander Col. Kimberly Colloton’s ability to deep dive on multiple projects and piece together the overall picture of TAA construction efforts and challenges as well as budget management lends her team a strategic edge. Colloton also make a point to know her people and learn not only their skill sets but why what motivates their work here in Afghanistan. The personal connection of the USACE TAA to their mission shows in their deep commitment to each and every project.
  • Women of the Afghan National Police participated in a Ribbon Cutting ceremony at a newly completed Women Participation Program Compound in Kabul, Sept. 13.

    A Solid Foundation Completed, New Facilities for the Women of the ANP

    U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan District commander attended a special ribbon cutting ceremony marking the turnover of a newly completed Women’s Participation Program Compound located within the Afghan National Police Complex in Kabul on September 13.
  • The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan District t-wall outside their headquarters at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan, Sept. 11. (Photo by Catherine Lowrey)

    Memories and Milestones, Building Foundations in Afghanistan

    For the Soldiers and Civilians of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Afghanistan District stationed at Bagram Air Field in Afghanistan, the swift pace of the day continues but memories shadow the steps. Col. Kimberly Colloton, USACE TAA district commander attended a 9/11 ceremony today along with her command team.