U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Europe District Agency U.S. Agency for International Development<br> U.S. Department of Energy<br> U.S. Customs and Border Protection<br> U.S. Department of State<br> Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (SHAPE)<br> International Narcotics and Law Enforcement Agency<br> Host Nation Governments (Germany, Belgium, etc.)<br> Government of Israel (Ministry of Defense) The MILCON programs fund much of the Europe District's engineering and construction program. The programs provide much-needed improvements to both operational and quality-of-life infrastructure. In fiscal year 2010, the district plans to execute about $746 million in support of U.S. forces and other customers throughout Europe. Current major MILCON programs include: A U.S. Forward Operating Site (FOS)
Alfred Gruenther of Staff in 1947-1949. In 1949, he was promoted to the rank of lieutenant general and served as the U.S. Army's deputy chief of staff for plans and operations. In 1951, Gruenther was promoted to four-star general and appointed as the Chief of Staff, Supreme Headquarters Allied Powers Europe (COFS SHAPE) under Gen. Eisenhower, who became the Supreme Allied Commander Europe (SACEUR). He continued to serve under Gen. Matthew Ridgway and later replaced him as SACEUR. From 11 July 1953 to 20 November 1956, he was Supreme Allied Commander, Europe/Commander in Chief, U.S. European Command (SACEUR/USCINCEUR). On December 31, 1956,