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  • May

    Melanie Barajas, Middle East District's Chief of Safety and Occupational Health, Kevin Raposa, Safety and Occupational Health Specialist TAM Construction Division, and Viv Turner, Site 1 Safety and Security Manager on site in Qatar assessing the construction program and safety program.

    Old slogan, new mindset: Safety IS everyone’s responsibility

    USACE’s new safety management system, the Corps of Engineers Safety & Occupational Health Management System (CE-SOHMS), will enable USACE to meet the Army’s goal of modernizing safety and occupational health programs.
  • Local high school junior concludes his spring semester Gifted Independent Study Class at the Middle East District's Engineering Division, with a presentation on his project. He built a popsicle stick bridge and using available engineering analysis software, calculated the weight-bearing capacity before testing the bridge.

    District engineers mentor local high school student sparking interest in engineering

    The Middle East District (MED) Engineering Division staff mentored local high school student Josh Dalton throughout the spring semester of this school year. The Millbrook High School junior, spent every other afternoon at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers headquarters in Winchester. Through the Gifted Independent Study program, Dalton was afforded the opportunity to volunteer intern/shadow Army Corps of Engineers professionals here.
  • Col. Stephen Bales, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Middle East District commander, spent May 1 with 28 fourth and fifth grade students at STARBASE Academy, Winchester, discussing engineering and problem solving.

    District Commander energizes STARBASE students through bridge build

    Col. Stephen Bales, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District commander, recently spent a morning with fourth and fifth grade students at STARBASE Academy in Winchester, Va.
  • Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at Balad Air Base in the Aircraft Maintenance Hanger that is a 75,000 square feet facility that can accommodate seven F16 aircraft.

    Iraq F-16 program construction hits major milestone

    A 24 April ribbon cutting ceremony celebrated a major milestone in the construction of facilities supporting Iraq’s F-16 purchase from the United States and marked the Iraqi Air Force's 87th birthday.

  • April

    Representatives from MED, the Fort Worth District and U.S. Army Central took part in the first planning conference focused on USCENTCOM in Winchester, Va.

    Master Planning Brings Order to Contingency Base Planning

    USACE’s Middle East District (MED) reached out to the Fort Worth District for master planning support. An agreement was formalized in 2016 and the first planning conference focused on CENTCOM recently took place at the Middle East District in Winchester, Virginia. In attendance were representatives from MED, the Fort Worth District and U.S. Army Central.

  • February

    Middle East District provided several volunteers to the annual MATHCOUNTS competitions in Winchester, Va.

    Middle East District promotes STEM ahead of National Engineers Week

    During the month of February, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Middle East DISTRICT (TAM) supported three Science, Technology, Engineering and Math (STEM) events in the city of Winchester, Va., continuing a strong tradition of STEM outreach to the local community.

  • December

    USACE engineers with student intern at conclusion of his internship.

    USACE helps local student see engineering more clearly

    The Middle East District (TAM) Engineering Division has helped shed light on various aspects of

  • August

    Change of Command, 23 Aug. 2017, USACE MED

    Middle East District Changes Leadership

    Middle East District Change of Command Ceremony held Aug. 23, 2017.
  • USACE Chief Trial Attorney Tom Gourlay shares experience and advice with attorneys and paralegals.

    USACE Chief Trial Attorney Shares Knowledge and Experiences

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ Middle East District recently hosted a 4-day contract litigation workshop taught by Tom Gourlay, USACE’s Engineer Chief Trial Attorney. He walked lawyers and paralegals through the trial process from document preparation to questioning witnesses and ended in a mock trial. Lawyers from other Districts also participated in the workshop.

  • April

    Middle East District team members Becky Moser and Lacey Sandate welcome and register industry officials to the informational event in Herndon, Va., Wednesday, April 12.

    Industry Day fosters collaboration

    The U.S. Army Center of Standardization for Non-Permanent Facilities held an industry day in Herndon, Virginia, April 12, in order to foster collaboration between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), commercial industry and experts in non-permanent structures used in contingency environments.