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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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  • January

    U. S. Soldiers of the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Afghanistan District, Bagram Airfield pose in front of the U.S. and USACE command flag after the Casing of the Colors Ceremony. Representing the District are from left, Sergeant First Class Joseph Harrison (kneeling), Sergeant Major Nathan Marshall, Senior Enlisted Leader, COL Mark Geraldi, Afghanistan District Commanding Officer, and Major John Zook (kneeling).

    Casing of the Colors: A transitional milestone

    Adversity and flexibility have always been the foundation for the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, and as the landscape of Afghanistan continues to evolve, so do transitions within USACE in continuing to support its mission in theater.

  • 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.

  • August

    Roof framing is underway on the Life Support Area at the Aviation Enhancement Project in Kandahar.

    USACE remains the "Go-To" solution for engineering challenges nationally

    The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers continues to build critical infrastructure for the Afghan nation. As the peace talk’s loom, and the Transatlantic Afghanistan District maintains its course for success, it will continue using economical engineering solutions to build stability in the region, employing local labor, empowering them with the ability to see the fruits of their own labor.

  • 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.
  • Major Rich Mahn, Military Deputy DPM for USACE Afghanistan and CPT Jamar Littlejohn, Task Force Warrior Battalion Engineer brief General Semonite on the enhancements to security capabilities during a final project visit before he got on a plane to head back to Washington.

    Afghanistan District welcomes the Chief of Engineers

    (Bringing you part 4 of this five-part series on the 54th Chief of Engineers’ visit to the Transatlantic Afghanistan District, we take you on his journey to some of the projects and meeting the regiment)

  • February

    Members of the 264th Engineer Clearance Company join USACE Afghanistan District Commander, Col. Jason Kelly in front of the District Headquarters at Bagram.

    Afghanistan District sets the stage for future engineers

    National Engineers Week ends on this date after a week long celebration of Engineers around the globe. It's been known as #Eweek2019 and many stories highlighting the accomplishments of Engineers and the teams that support them have been published. USACE Afghanistan District hosts a new generation of Engineers.

  • November

    Sgt. 1st Class Derrick Wade is presented with his Army Commendation Certificate from Col. Jason Kelly, Afghanistan District Commander and Command Sergeant Major, Nathaniel Atkinson.

    He is a professional who can Wade through anything

    Army Commendation Medal is presented to Sgt. 1st Class Derrick Wade as he concludes his overseas tour with USACE in Afghanistan.
  • A very solemn Solomon reflects on his tour and the mission at hand in Afghanistan.

    Solomon is synonymous with Small Business

    Small Business Chief from Seattle District attended the 2018 Small Business Conference in New Orleans following a very successful tour to the Afghanistan District.

  • October

    Staff Sergeant Fiorillo being instructed on shooting of the MG3 Heavy machine gun.

    Partnering up for Perfection

    USACE Afghanistan partners with our German and coalition forces.

  • September

    Local National Quality Assurance Representatives and Project Engineer Brian Cagle, USACE discuss the excavation of one of the new Sewage Lift Stations with the contractors at the Kandahar Waste & Water Treatment Project.

    Afghanistan District continues building Afghan capacity with on-going construction

    More than 50 construction projects are being executed in support of Afghan National Defense Security Forces