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Video by Petty Officer 2nd Class Orion Shotton
Fuel Tank Rescue Drill
AFN Sasebo
Jan. 13, 2026 | 1:00
U.S. NAVY FUEL STATION AKASAKI, Japan (Jan. 13, 2026) – Commander, Fleet Activities Sasebo Fire and Emergency Services holds a confined space rescue exercise in fuel tank 12 onboard U.S. Navy Fuel Station Akasaki, Japan, Jan. 13, 2026. The American Forces Network produces and delivers unique, immediate and uninterrupted media services to inform and entertain overseas DoD personnel and families. (U.S. Navy video by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Orion Shotton)
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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 Southwestern Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

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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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