Middle East District Mission

Video by Cpl. Francisco Angel, Cpl. Eric Valerio
MCRD San Diego and WRR Change of Command
Marine Corps Recruit Depot, San Diego
May 15, 2025 | 1:06
U.S. Marines Corps Brig. Gen. David C. Hyman, the ongoing commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego and the Western Recruiting Region, and Brig. Gen. James A. Ryans II, the outgoing commanding general, participate in a change of command ceremony at MCRD San Diego, California, May 15, 2025. The ceremony symbolizes the transfer of authority, responsibility and accountability of the Marines and Sailors under their charge. (U.S. Marine Corps video by Cpl. Francisco Angel & Cpl. Eric Valerio)
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Mission

The Middle East District provides engineering, design, construction execution, and related services and support to mission partners in the USCENTCOM area of responsibility (AOR) to increase regional security and stability in support of enduring U.S. interests; on order, supports contingency operations.

 

The Middle East District is a subordinate element of the Transatlantic Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

USACE Mission and Vision

OUR VISION: Engineering solutions for the Nation’s toughest challenges

OUR MISSION: The Middle East District provides design, construction, execution and related engineering and reach-back services to mission partners across the CENTCOM AOR in order to enable regional security and stability; on order provides support to contingency operations

OUR FOUNDATION: A professional team rooted in the Army Values reinforced by Trust, Dignity, and Respect throughout and dedicated to our mission and the organization

 

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