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Caisson Detachment Returns to Arlington
3d U.S. Infantry Regiment “The Old Guard”
June 2, 2025 | 13:35
The 3d U.S. Infantry Regiment (The Old Guard) Caisson Detachment returned to Arlington National Cemetery (AN)C as part of a limited reintegration of the Caisson back into funeral services. This reintegration insures a safe return to their duties of escorting our nation's heroes to their final resting place. (U.S. Army video by Staff Sgt. Jacob Holmes)
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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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