Col. Mike Soyka, Fort Bliss Garrison Commander, observes transitioning Soldiers conducting underwater welding and hyperbaric chamber operations during a tour of the Commercial Divers International (CDI) training facility at Fort Bliss, Texas, May 14, 2026.
As the newest embedded Career Skills Program (CSP) on the installation, CDI is the only commercial diving training center located on a U.S. military base. The program bridges the gap between military service and the civilian workforce by teaching diving physics, diving medicine, topside and underwater welding, and advanced rigging to meet industry entry-level standards.
By offering these high-demand industry certifications up to 180 days prior to separation, the Army ensures...
