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Levees are a vital part of modern flood risk management. They are part of flood defense systems that may also include flood walls, pumping stations, gates closures, and other associated structures. These elements work together to reduce risk to human life and reduce economic damages from flood events. — USACE extends comment period on draft National Levee Safety Guidelines

'The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced today it is extending the comment period on the draft first edition of the National Levee Safety Guidelines to Aug. 31, 2024. The guidelines were developed with stakeholder input under the National Levee Safety Program and released for public review on...'

7/19/2024
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October

29 Oct 2020
Leadership Development Program grows leaders at all levels
Nine team members from the USACE Middle East District recently completed a year-long Leadership Development Program and graduated Oct. 14.
August

6 Aug 2020
Transatlantic Division welcomes new commanding general
Brigadier General Kimberly M. Colloton assumed the role of Commander and Division Engineer for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division (TAD), July 24.
July

14 Jul 2020
Scholarship STEMS from love of engineering
When it comes to supporting the future of science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers, the Middle East District’s Tom Stephenson puts his money where his mouth is by establishing a scholarship for students interested in STEM careers.
May

8 May 2020
Old contracting tool leads to new successes in Kuwait
The Transatlantic Middle East District has a long successful history with Job Order Contracts in Kuwait and just recently, April 30, awarded another Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity Job Order Contracting (JOC) Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) for the District’s Kuwait program.
April

22 Apr 2020
TAM team demonstrates BUILDING STRONG throughout COVID-19 pandemic
USACE, including the Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM) has continued their on-going mission while also assisting the nation and numerous federal agencies in this time of crisis, BUILDING STRONG through deeds, not words.
14 Apr 2020
Focus on TAM’s Logistics: Large staff element with varied, vital missions
Logistics mission at the Transatlantic Middle East District (TAM), with offices throughout the Middle East including contingency locations, takes on a whole new level of complexity moving needed people, supplies, and facilities, into position to meet mission requirements both at the TAM headquarters in Winchester and throughout the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility.
January

16 Jan 2020
Middle East District Commander motivates young students through STEM
Middle East District Commander Col. Philip Secrist facilitated STEM-generated smiles, grins and gasps of excitement during his visit to STARBASE Academy in Winchester, Va., on 10 JAN.
December

17 Dec 2014
Middle East District engineers return to STARBASE Academy Winchester
Local students from Frederick County’s Gainesboro Elementary School built bridges with two Middle East District engineers during a STEM presentation at STARBASE Academy at the Cherry-Beasley Readiness Center in Winchester.
November

5 Nov 2013
Strengthening relationships with close allies through FMS
WINCHESTER, Va. - The Middle East District hosted a delegation of military officers from the United Kingdom in Winchester, Va., Oct. 7-8. Visitors included Cmdr. Fiona Shepherd, Royal Navy; Maj. Paul Brooks, British Army; Capt. William Macgill, British Army; and Flight Lt. David Littlemore, Royal Air Force.
May

8 May 2013
U.S., Qatar Corps of Engineers discuss partnership, collaborative assistance
WINCHESTER, Va.-- The Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers plans to improve its organization, and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is in a good position to help. Three years ago, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, or USACE, Middle East District learned that the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers, or QECE, wanted to make improvements, and started discussions on potential support.