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Engineers receive Purple Hearts

Story by Sgt. Justin A. Naylor | 17th Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.22.2012

There is perhaps no military award as well known as the Purple Heart. Dating back to George Washington, whose face graces the medal, it’s a storied badge with a history that grows daily. Read More

USACE builds another facility for Afghan National Security Forces

Story by Karla Marshall | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Afghanistan Engineer District - South | Date: 10.15.2012

Afghan National Civil Order Police took possession of a new service support battalion compound near Kandahar Oct. 10. The facilities, completed with minimal delay and within budget, will enable Afghan police to... Read More

Engineer Break Through

Story by Staff Sgt. Meillettis Patton | 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade | Date: 10.10.2012

The soldiers in 46th Engineer Battalion, 1st Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, received an opportunity to show off some of their training during a visit by Brig. Gen. Peter (Duke) DeLuca commandant, of the U.S. Army... Read More

USACE gives Wounded Warriors on Kandahar Airfield a little slice of home

Story by Karla Marshall | U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Afghanistan Engineer District - South | Date: 10.08.2012

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers employees support recovering Wounded Warriors on Kandahar Airfield by donating items and voluteering to host Wounded Warriors on the Afghanistan Engineer District-South compound for... Read More

864th Pacemakers train to build a solid foundation

Story by Staff Sgt. Antwaun Parrish | 5th Mobile Public Affairs Detachment | Date: 10.08.2012

Twenty-four hour operations, indirect fire attacks and constant training sets the grueling pace that soldiers from Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Wash., have been operating under lately. Read More