11 May 2015

Corps of Engineers launches Contingency Deployment recruitment website

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Division has launched a Contingency Deployment recruitment website, www.tad.usace.army.mil/careers/deployments.aspx.

5 Mar 2015

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awards Maritime Traffic Coordination Center in Kuwait

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District recently awarded a nearly $40 million contract to construct the Maritime Traffic Coordination Center in Kuwait to TOA Corporation.

20 Feb 2015

Transatlantic Division holds Change of Responsibility Ceremony

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Division held its Change of Responsibility Ceremony at the Division’s headquarters in Winchester, Va. During the ceremony, the Division bid farewell to outgoing Command Sgt. Maj. Roy Ward and welcomed Command Sgt. Maj. Ronald Johnson as the new command sergeant major of the Transatlantic Division.

6 Feb 2015

Middle East Districts kicks off Leadership Development Program in the Field

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District recently kicked off Leadership Development I in the Field, marking the first time the program has been held for field offices within the District’s area of responsibility.

3 Feb 2015

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers enables, supports Combined Joint Task Force during Operation Inherent Resolve

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers plays a vital role in supporting Operation Inherent Resolve (OIR), said Col. Jerry Farnsworth, Combined Joint Task Force engineer.

30 Oct 2014

Employees learn about staying healthy and pain free at the office

Dr. Melissa Jennings from Winchester Physical Therapy and Sports Medicine, Inc. spoke to employees during a brown bag lunch program Oct. 29 at the District headquarters in Winchester, Va.

28 Oct 2014

Guest speaker talks to employees about home cyber security safety

Virginia State Police’s high-tech crimes division special agent spoke to U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District employees about home and family cyber security safety Oct. 27 at the District headquarters in Winchester, Va.

17 Oct 2014

Middle East District hosts Industry Day

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District staff met with more than 300 contractor representatives during the Industry Day event held Oct. 16 at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Va.

15 Aug 2014

Rivera honored as Great Minds in STEM Military and Civilian Hero

Air Force Lt. Col. Jose Rivera, former U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District Military Deputy for Programs and Project Management, was recently named as one of the Great Minds in STEM 2014 Military and Civilian Heroes.

23 May 2014

A Lasting Legacy: The Dhahran Airfield and Civil Air Terminal

The Dhahran Airfield and Civil Air Terminal projects in Saudi Arabia paved the way for one of the largest construction programs in Corps' history. This article focuses on the airfield, its history, and the construction of the terminal.

2 May 2014

Middle East District hosts Day with an Engineer for local high school students

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District hosted a Day with an Engineer for local high school students April 29 at the Middle East District headquarters in Winchester, Va. Day with an Engineer allowed students considering careers in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics to hear from professionals and learn more about these fields.

11 Apr 2014

Laying the Foundation: Roosevelt meets with King Abdul Aziz

On February 14, 1945, U.S. President Franklin D. Roosevelt met with King Abdul Aziz of Saudi Arabia aboard the USS Quincy in the Great Bitter Lake on the Suez Canal. This meeting would have lasting implications on U.S. - Saudi relations for years to come.

28 Feb 2014

Bahrain Bridge move huge engineering feat

Middle East District engineers and contracted personnel, moved an approximately 450-foot long, 2,650 metric ton tied-arch suspension bridge across a major roadway at the Naval Support Activity Bahrain, located in the capital city of Manama.

19 Nov 2013

Middle East District constructs Naval Support Activity Bahrain Flyover Bridge

A new flyover bridge built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District will connect areas at Naval Support Activity Bahrain. The two areas are divided by a busy roadway.

21 Oct 2013

Basrah Children’s Hospital one step closer to treating childhood cancer

The installation of a new MRI at the Basrah Children’s Hospital in Iraq brings the facility one step closer to diagnosing and treating childhood cancer, one of the leading causes of death in Iraqi children.