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  • May

    New STEM agreement strengthens USACE support of DODEA

    STUTTGART, Germany – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers commanding general made a pitch to spur more interest in science, technology, engineering and math among American students during a visit May 14 to Patch High School.

  • DoDEA students learn the science behind the magic

    WIESBADEN, Germany – For Brian Temple, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District public

  • LDP hosts ‘Take Your Child to Work Day’

    WIESBADEN, Germany – Some Wiesbaden Middle School students saw what happens when military working dogs “attack” and also got a peek at engineer life recently during “Take Your Child to Work Day” at the Amelia Earhart Center.

  • April

    Europe District claims 2012 division safety award

    WIESBADEN, Germany – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District boasted the top safety record, practices and procedures in all of North Atlantic Division last year. The district was recognized for its “creative, effective and tireless efforts” to save lives and families within a broad and varied area of responsibility, according to a citation received in the fiscal year 2012 USACE Chief of Engineers Awards for Safe Performance.

  • March

    USACE design chief handles heavy workload in Europe

    WIESBADEN, Germany – Colleagues and customers alike regard David Muellerleile as a stalwart ally when it comes to meeting the needs of garrisons and bases across Europe.

  • US, German leaders gather for annual meeting

    FREIBURG, Germany – Senior leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District, along with representatives from German federal and state construction ministries, came together last month to discuss progress, tighter collaboration and new initiatives during the 2013 Bauamt Partnering Meeting. The annual gathering, first held in 1992, is aimed at building a stronger understanding between the partners, better coordination and highlighting developments.

  • USACE leads CQM course to sharpen quality control

    WIESBADEN, Germany – U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District has kicked off its 2013 slate of Construction Quality Management courses, conducted quarterly for contractors awarded projects requiring this certification. The first session took place Feb. 25-27 at the Wiesbaden Entertainment Center.

  • February

    USACE People: When your spouse is your colleague

    WIESBADEN, Germany - Some say the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District is like a family.

  • January

    Taking SHAPE: USACE projects key to organization’s future

    MONS, Belgium – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is managing a major push into upgrading decades-old buildings on the NATO base here as part of an endeavor that will have a lasting impact on the culture and mission of Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe, military and education leaders say. The centerpiece is a multinational-funded, $146 million construction project at SHAPE International School, the largest under way within USACE Europe District.
  • Lt. Col. Michelle Garcia, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District deputy commander, presents a commemorative key plaque to Lt. Gen. Frank Kisner, NATO Special Operations Headquarters commander, following the unit’s headquarters facility ribbon-cutting at SHAPE in Mons, Belgium Dec. 12, 2012. NATO special operations forces, comprised of 26 member nations and 3 non-NATO partners, completed a new, state-of-the-art 23,000-square-foot administrative headquarters building. The USACE-managed $19 million project was completed in 23 months through a partnership with the joint venture contractors Bilfinger-Berger and Besix. During construction, 116 local subcontractors and suppliers were involved and local building materials were utilized. The facility meets strict environmental and energy savings standards and is U.S. Green Buildings Council LEED Silver certifiable.

    USACE delivers NATO Special Operations Headquarters in Belgium

    MONS, Belgium -- U.S. and international military officials have cut the ribbon on a state-of-the-art facility constructed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Europe District that will enable the NATO special operations forces community to plan, coordinate and conduct vital missions around the globe.