Middle East District Mission

Video by Chief Petty Officer Lisa Ferdinando
USCG Air Crew Demonstrates Life-Saving Techniques in Santa Barbara Exercise
U.S. Coast Guard Pacific Area
May 17, 2025 | 1:06
Broll video of Coast Guard Air Station Ventura air crew member Aviation Survival Technician Second Class Ian Granski, a rescue swimmer, being hoisted back into the helicopter after a successful rescue demonstration, Santa Barbara, Calif., May 17, 2025. The operation highlighted the precision and expertise of the crews, and the importance of community partnerships and mission interoperability, to support and aid in life-saving missions. (Coast Guard photo by Chief Petty Officer Lisa Ferdinando)
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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

 

Our People