Middle East District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

Diagram showing seven standardized, site adaptable designs for non permanent facilities arranged around a central "envelope" concept. — Nonpermanent Facility Design Envelops

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one young man, and two young women standing in front of a monitor with an image of their nature center design. — Middle East District High School Interns

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3 men in uniform rolling up the Expeditionary District flag. — Casing of the Flag

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Woman wearing personal protective equipment. — U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Project Engineer at Field Site

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2 men in uniforms talk to 2 men in suits — Leadership Engages Industry on Innovative Project Delivery Solutions

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Man applauds near woman holding certificate — Mary Ensogna Receives Award

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Image of the Additional Skill Identifiers — Additional Skill Identifiers

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a group of people stand in front of the US flag and USACE flags after an internship presentation — Internship Success

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Two men posting by a fence overlooking water. — Mission-Focused Planning

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4 people pull unveil the Army Star flag. — Unveiling of the Army Star Flag

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A group pose with the 2024 chief of engineers safety award of excellence — 2024 Chief of Engineers Safety Award of Excellence

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History of the Middle East District

Fighter jets fly over camels in Morocco in the mid 1950's.

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Middle East District Mission

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USACE Middle East District Mission Video

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Middle East District

Oct. 10, 2020 | 2:06

The mission of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers' Middle East District is to provide high quality design, construction, and related support services to the U.S. military and allied nation mission partners throughout the Middle East.

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