Middle East District Mission

Video by Seaman Kendra Helmbrecht
Makin Island Amphibious Combat Vehicle (ACV) Operations
USS Makin Island (LHD 8)
April 16, 2022 | 1:02
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PACIFIC OCEAN (April 16, 2022) - U.S. Marines assigned to the 3d Assault Amphibian Battalion, 1st Marine Division, enter and disembark the well deck of amphibious assault ship USS Makin Island (LHD 8) during waterborne training in the Pacific Ocean, April 16. The two-day waterborne training evolution focused on safety and transport capabilities for both the Navy and Marine Corps and is part of a larger training plan to refine tactics and doctrine for amphibious operations. Makin Island is underway conducting routine operations in U.S. 3rd Fleet. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Kristopher S. Haley, Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Jacob Bergh, Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Eloise Johnson, Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Kendra Helmbrecht)
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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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