Europe District News

U.S. Army engineers train Ukrainian military officers on large-scale construction management

Hannah Mitchell — Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:41:34 GMT

The process of managing large and complex construction projects is not a task to take lightly. Doing it well requires proper tools and training. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District wrapped up its third project management workshop for Ukrainian military officers from Ukraine’s State Special Transport Service on June 5 in Germany.

New Deployable Air Base System in Powidz Strengthens U.S.-Poland Partnership

Chris Gardner — Thu, 28 May 2026 06:57:52 GMT

U.S. and Polish officials gathered in Powidz Air Base on May 27, 2026, to celebrate the completion of the U.S. Air Force’s second-largest War Reserve Materiel site in Europe, a major step forward in military cooperation between the two countries.

MSG Carlos Espada completes 60-day SkillBridge internship with the Europe District

Hannah Mitchell — Thu, 07 May 2026 09:33:00 GMT

Contrary to popular belief, internships are not just for college students. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District recently hosted Master Sgt. Carlos Espada for a 60-day SkillBridge internship as a Contract Specialist. This is the latest of several SkillBridge interns the district has hosted over the years.

Europe District hosts Accident Investigation Training

Stephanie Logue — Wed, 06 May 2026 08:48:15 GMT

An accident on a construction site or other workplace can have a significant impact on delivering the mission. That’s why employees from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District and Installation Management Command recently gathered in Wiesbaden for an Accident Investigation course. The three-day training covered standard procedures for investigating, documenting, and reporting safety incidents.

Strengthening a Key Ally: Reinforcing Emergency Capacity in Latvia

Chris Gardner — Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:53:00 GMT

The completion of renovations to the State Fire and Rescue Service’s 8th Division Regional Administration facility in the Latvian capital of Riga marks the latest milestone in an ongoing transformation of emergency fire and rescue capabilities across the country.

ERDC researchers conduct water assessment at USAG Bavaria-Garmisch in Germany

Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist — Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:15:00 GMT

Ensuring safe, reliable drinking water is critical to protecting Soldier health and maintaining mission readiness at U.S. military facilities worldwide. To support that objective, three researchers from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) Environmental Laboratory (EL) recently traveled to a U.S. military base in Germany to evaluate water quality, resilience and treatment needs.

First ORTC buildings rising as USAG Bavaria breaks ground

Hannah Mitchell — Mon, 22 Dec 2025 09:05:20 GMT

Leaders from the U.S. Army Installation Management Command – Europe, 7th Army Training Command, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army Garrison Bavaria, the German construction authority and other project partners held an official groundbreaking ceremony Dec. 19 for the first building of the ORTC.

Europe District constructs multiple projects in Italy to support Army readiness

Hannah Mitchell — Mon, 22 Sep 2025 09:07:41 GMT

VICENZA, Italy -- U.S. Army Garrison Italy in Vicenza has numerous units that rapidly deploy to support allies, reinforce deterrence, and respond to crises anywhere across Europe or Africa and beyond. This ability to rapidly respond throughout Europe and Africa is an essential part of the U.S. Army’s mission.

ERDC, USACE host workshop in Botswana to help mitigate lead contamination

Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist — Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:03:00 GMT

Subject-matter experts from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Europe District recently traveled to Gaborone, Botswana to conduct an Environmental Soil Screening Workshop with the Botswana Defense Force (BDF) at their shooting ranges.

Construction partnership in Poland enhances readiness, interoperability and deterrence in Eastern Europe

Chris Gardner — Mon, 14 Jul 2025 10:50:00 GMT

The infrastructure of deterrence continues to grow in Poland, with crews actively building the foundations for interoperability, readiness and lethality for troops at military bases across Poland.

ERDC and NATO experiment advances engineer survivability

Kaley Skaggs, public affairs specialist — Mon, 07 Jul 2025 15:44:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC), along with the NATO Military Engineering Working Group’s Camouflage, Concealment, Deception, and Obscuration Team of Experts, recently conducted an experiment in support of “surviving the gap” during wet gap crossing exercises in Frecatei, Romania.

Grafenwoehr construction supports readiness and quality of life at premier U.S. power projection platform

Hannah Mitchell — Wed, 18 Jun 2025 07:00:21 GMT

Construction is booming around Grafenwoehr. From Army family housing, to training facilities, to dog kennels - life at the Grafenwoehr Resident Office is anything but boring.

Building Better for the Community: Stuttgart Breaks Ground on New Commissary

Stephanie Logue — Mon, 16 Jun 2025 08:59:00 GMT

Construction has officially begun on a modern and spacious new commissary that will serve the entire U.S. Army Garrison Stuttgart community.

ORTC construction will reinforce readiness, lethality for troops rotating through USAG Bavaria

Hannah Mitchell — Tue, 03 Jun 2025 08:38:36 GMT

Early signs of construction for the Operational Readiness Training Complex are becoming more visible each day at Grafenwoehr, Germany. As of April, utility lines have been laid and roads have been paved, outlining the first of many phases in a multi-year construction schedule. The ORTC will ultimately support a full brigade of Soldiers and equipment, meeting operational mission requirements and serving as a deterrent to adversaries while enhancing quality of life.

USACE Europe District takes fall safety seriously across the continent

Chris Gardner — Thu, 08 May 2025 11:58:00 GMT

Falls continue to be the leading cause of death in the construction industry across both the United States and Europe. In fact, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, in 2023 falls from elevation represented nearly 40 percent of construction deaths in the United States and are a leading cause of construction deaths across Europe as well.

Quality of life projects transforming Wetzel Housing Area in Baumholder

Hannah Mitchell — Thu, 24 Apr 2025 08:44:03 GMT

The Army is investing more than $700 million in projects at the Wetzel Housing Area as part of its commitment to quality of life for families stationed overseas.

Army Engineers help DoDEA bring schools into the 21st century

Hannah Mitchell — Wed, 23 Apr 2025 06:44:14 GMT

Providing a 21st century educational experience for the 25,000 children of DoD personnel stationed overseas requires creativity, innovation and a whole lot of engineering.

Work begins on newest USAG Wiesbaden school on Clay Kaserne

Chris Gardner — Fri, 11 Apr 2025 11:40:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, in close collaboration with the Department of Defense Education Activity, the garrison and local German partners, is managing construction of a state-of-the-art school that will serve nearly 300 students.

Army Engineers build on DoD stakeholder relationships in Europe

Hannah Mitchell — Fri, 07 Mar 2025 10:27:00 GMT

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District, works with many different organizations to deliver design and construction projects across Europe and Africa, building a foundation for U.S. national security interests and supporting overseas warfighters.

Army engineers partner with DoDEA to inspire future engineers at Aukamm Elementary School

Chris Gardner — Thu, 27 Feb 2025 08:22:00 GMT

Whether its driving in cars, drinking clean water or going to school in a safely designed and constructed school building - the world depends on engineers.