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  • O&M Services for ANSF Facilities in the Southern Portion of Afghanistan Awarded

    On July 27, 2010, the Middle East District awarded a contract valued at up to $350 million for its

  • O&M Services for ANSF Facilities in the Northern Portion of Afghanistan Awarded

    On July 26, 2010, the Middle East District awarded a contract valued at up to $450 million for its

  • Award-winning project has a clear purpose

    The U.S. Forces-Iraq Operations Facility is far from being the most aesthetically pleasing project entered in the annual competition of the American Council of Engineering Companies. It is not beautiful and does not minimize a carbon footprint like other national finalists, according to Deborah Duncan, Deputy for Programs and Project Management at the Middle East District.

  • Deputy Commander Receives Legion of Merit

    Middle East District Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Donald E. Johantges received the Legion of Merit during an informal farewell dinner June 18. MED Commander Col. Ron Light presented the award.

  • Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Don Johantges attends Career Day Event

    Deputy Commander Lt. Col. Donald E. Johantges speaks to students at Evendale Elementary School in Winchester, Va., on June 9, during its career day event. He retired from military service in June and will transition into a civilian leadership role with the Great Lakes and Ohio River Division. Photo by Kristin Hoelen.

  • MED professionals visit Winchester Middle School

    MED professionals visit Winchester Middle School

  • Military Construction Project Begins at Mina Salman Port

    The Middle East District participated in a groundbreaking ceremony, hosted by the government of Bahrain and the U.S. Navy, at Mina Salman Port May 26 marking the beginning of a military construction project that will develop 70 acres on the waterfront to support U.S. and coalition ships and personnel.

  • MED seeks improvement at 2010 AE/RE Conference

    Middle East District leaders from the field and headquarters recently gathered in Cairo during the 2010 Area Engineer/Resident Engineer Conference to discuss the state of the organization and consider options for making it even better. Roger Thomas, chief of the Construction-Operations Division, kicked off the event with opening remarks and an overview of the five-day schedule.

  • MATOC Industry Day attracts record numbers

    The Middle East District’s Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) Industry Day, held March 26 in Winchester, Va., definitely drew a crowd.

  • USACE Deployment Center activity surging

    The USACE Deployment Center, known for successfully processing U.S. Army Corps of Engineers civilians to Iraq and Afghanistan, is taking on new responsibilities with new customers.