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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division Host Distinguished Visitors Tour

USACE, Mobile District
Published June 14, 2022
Members of the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers, U.S Army, U.S. Air Force and Tyndall Air Force Base rebuild partners pose for a group photo during a distinguished visitors tour at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. As the “Installation of the Future”, Tyndall hosts tours to share the new technologies and innovations the Air Force is implementing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

Members of the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers, U.S Army, U.S. Air Force and Tyndall Air Force Base rebuild partners pose for a group photo during a distinguished visitors tour at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. As the “Installation of the Future”, Tyndall hosts tours to share the new technologies and innovations the Air Force is implementing. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

Members of the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers watch U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Nicholas Cap, Air Force Civil Engineer Center project manager/engineer, right, demonstrate digital twin capabilities in the fitness center at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. The implementation of this technology supports maintenance and project management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

Members of the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers watch U.S. Air Force 2nd Lt. Nicholas Cap, Air Force Civil Engineer Center project manager/engineer, right, demonstrate digital twin capabilities in the fitness center at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. The implementation of this technology supports maintenance and project management. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kimberly M. Colloton, Transatlantic Expeditionary District commander, left, and Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Essa Ali E M Al-Kubaisi, QECE commander, center, discuss Tyndall Air Force Base logistics with U.S. Air Force Col. Travis Leighton, director of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Natural Disaster Recovery Division, during a tour at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. The members discussed Tyndall’s rebuild process in contrast to normal base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kimberly M. Colloton, Transatlantic Expeditionary District commander, left, and Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Essa Ali E M Al-Kubaisi, QECE commander, center, discuss Tyndall Air Force Base logistics with U.S. Air Force Col. Travis Leighton, director of the Air Force Civil Engineer Center Natural Disaster Recovery Division, during a tour at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. The members discussed Tyndall’s rebuild process in contrast to normal base operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Murphy, 325th Security Forces Squadron technology and innovations noncommissioned officer in charge, left, explains how to control a Quad-legged Unmanned Ground Vehicle to Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers 1st Lt. Abdulla Ali Al-Mulla, QECE executive officer, center, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. All members of the tour received a “robot dog” demonstration to review new technology. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Nicholas Murphy, 325th Security Forces Squadron technology and innovations noncommissioned officer in charge, left, explains how to control a Quad-legged Unmanned Ground Vehicle to Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers 1st Lt. Abdulla Ali Al-Mulla, QECE executive officer, center, at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. All members of the tour received a “robot dog” demonstration to review new technology. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Essa Ali E M Al-Kubaisi, QECE commander, left, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kimberly M. Colloton, Transatlantic Expeditionary District commander, right, watch Tyndall’s digital twin briefing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. Tyndall leaders showcased virtual reality innovations being used for building automation and technical lines of effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Essa Ali E M Al-Kubaisi, QECE commander, left, and U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Kimberly M. Colloton, Transatlantic Expeditionary District commander, right, watch Tyndall’s digital twin briefing at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. Tyndall leaders showcased virtual reality innovations being used for building automation and technical lines of effort. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

Members of the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers, U.S Army, U.S. Air Force and Tyndall Air Force Base rebuild partners discuss Tyndall Air Force Base logistics during a distinguished visitors tour at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. The Quad-legged Unmanned Ground Vehicles are a small portion of innovation to help accelerate the change seen at Tyndall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nordheim)

Members of the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers, U.S Army, U.S. Air Force and Tyndall Air Force Base rebuild partners discuss Tyndall Air Force Base logistics during a distinguished visitors tour at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. The Quad-legged Unmanned Ground Vehicles are a small portion of innovation to help accelerate the change seen at Tyndall. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Nordheim)

Members of the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers, U.S Army, U.S. Air Force and Tyndall Air Force Base rebuild partners examine new hangar roofing during a distinguished visitors tour at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. Members of the distinguished visitors tour visited Building 290 to understand the strategic importance of hangar, enhancements and Engineer Research and Development Center technology. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

Members of the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers, U.S Army, U.S. Air Force and Tyndall Air Force Base rebuild partners examine new hangar roofing during a distinguished visitors tour at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. Members of the distinguished visitors tour visited Building 290 to understand the strategic importance of hangar, enhancements and Engineer Research and Development Center technology. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

Members of the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Tyndall Air Force Base rebuild partners discuss logistics during a tour at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. The briefings contained valuable information to help members better understand the complex rebuilding process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

Members of the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers, U.S. Army, U.S. Air Force and Tyndall Air Force Base rebuild partners discuss logistics during a tour at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. The briefings contained valuable information to help members better understand the complex rebuilding process. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Essa Ali E M Al-Kubaisi, QECE commander, exchange greetings and introductions before briefings during a distinguished visitors tour at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. As the “Installation of the Future”, Tyndall is implementing many innovative technologies and programs to set the new standard of Air Force operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Essa Ali E M Al-Kubaisi, QECE commander, exchange greetings and introductions before briefings during a distinguished visitors tour at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. As the “Installation of the Future”, Tyndall is implementing many innovative technologies and programs to set the new standard of Air Force operations. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

U.S. Air Force Col. Greg Moseley, 325th Fighter Wing commander, left, discusses the layout of Tyndall Air Force Base with Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Essa Ali E M Al-Kubaisi, QECE commander, right, during a distinguished visitors tour at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. The members toured Tyndall’s facilities, construction sites and technological innovation areas of interest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)
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U.S. Air Force Col. Greg Moseley, 325th Fighter Wing commander, left, discusses the layout of Tyndall Air Force Base with Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers Maj. Gen. Essa Ali E M Al-Kubaisi, QECE commander, right, during a distinguished visitors tour at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9, 2022. The members toured Tyndall’s facilities, construction sites and technological innovation areas of interest. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Zachary Nordheim)

MOBILE, Ala. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Transatlantic Division hosted a delegation for the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers (QECE) at Tyndall Air Force Base, Florida, June 9.

USACE has been building strong partnerships across the Middle East for many years. These partnerships and the projects that have been executed are not just necessary for USACE’s success, but also the success of the nation’s global priorities and allied mission partners' continued security and stability.

“USACE is an asset not only to countries in the Middle East but globally,” said Col. Patrick Combs, USACE Mobile District’s Program Integration manager. Qatar is a perfect example of how we are capable of supporting not only their military efforts but also civilian.”

The QECE mission is similar to the USACE mission as the QECE leads the planning, design, and construction for military projects for Qatar. They are now expanding into the operations and maintenance (O&M) of those facilities. QECE is working to expand their ability to help their nation by preparing for a more significant role in emergency management and other critical areas.

“We (USACE) are grateful for our partnership with the QECE; together, we are stronger. This visit will only strengthen this partnership,” said Pete Taylor, USACE Mobile District’s Deputy for Program and Project Management.

The QECE team had the opportunity to engage with USACE’s Leadership, Division, District, Air Force and partner agency personnel who support the rebuild of Tyndall AFB to gain a deeper understanding of what USACE provides to the Department of Defense and the nation as they develop their operations and maintenance program.

“The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers supports us (QECE) with new, innovative, sustainable engineering and construction solutions,” said Maj. Gen. Essa Ali E M Al-Kubaisi, Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers. “We greatly appreciate the hospitality of our hosts and everyone’s support of in our partnership.”

The team led by Al-Kubaisi will be visiting HQ-USACE and four other U.S. installations to gather more information on training considerations, best practices, lessons learned, and cutting-edge technology being utilized to ensure they develop their program with the best information possible.

The Army Corps of Engineers has sought to assist the expansion of the Qatar Emiri Corps of Engineers’ capabilities through a close partnership. Done primarily through the Army Corps of Engineers’ Transatlantic Division and its two districts, the Middle East District and the Expeditionary District, which are responsible for projects throughout the U.S. Central Command’s area of responsibility.

To read more about this partnership in action between USACE and QECE visit the website https://go.usa.gov/xJNdG.

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With an area of operation across Alabama, Mississippi, Georgia, and northern Florida, and a vast military region that includes operations across Central and South America, the Mobile District’s award- winning teams of engineering, construction, regulatory and emergency management professionals are nationally recognized for their leadership in delivery of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ civil works and military programs missions to the Nation.

 

     

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