13 Apr 2012

Deputy Commander and Brewmaster General

When Lt. Col. Rusty Sears came to the Middle East District as deputy commander in August 2010, he brought with him four years of experience in engineer positions and as chief of Construction for U.S. Army Central, with tours in Kuwait and Iraq and frequent trips to Afghanistan. He is a walking encyclopedia on the district's military projects throughout the U.S. Central Command area of operations, often providing project background or context that few others in the district have. He is passionate about each member of the district team contributing directly to our mission to support our nation.

12 Mar 2012

Personnel Spotlight: USACE Middle East district's engineer and inventor

Joey Behr, a civil engineer intern, began working at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District as a student summer hire in the summer of 2008. He also began the patent process for his first invention at about that same time: the String Sight.

9 Mar 2012

Personnel Spotlight Joey Behr: Engineer and Inventor

Since the age of 14, Joey Behr has had an interest in hunting. Now, at 24, he holds a patent for a product that enhances a bow hunter's odds of hitting his target and has another patent pending.

12 Dec 2011

Middle East District Deputy Commander Participates in 20th Wreaths Across America

Lt. Col. Russell Sears, Deputy Commander of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Middle East District, participated in the 20th annual Wreaths Across America event Dec. 10.

11 May 2011

MED’s Hangar Fire Protection TCX is in demand

MED is home to the Technical Center of Expertise (TCX) for Hangar Fire Protection that provides FPE assistance throughout the country and the world through design and construction of fire protection systems, and participation in acceptance tests for aircraft hangars. The TCX provides services to the Army Corps of Engineers, Air Force, Army, Air Reserve, and the Department of Homeland Security.