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  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Key Leader Engagement bonds enduring partnerships for USACE building capacity

    Key Leader Engagement bonds enduring partnerships for USACE building capacity

    The USACE Marmal Project Office participated in a Key Leader Engagement recently with the 2nd Brigade, 20th Pamir Division, 209th Corps Garrison Commander, COL Rahemhullah, out of Faizabad District (Badakhshan Province).

  • 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

    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.