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A NEW CHAPTER: Transatlantic Division transfers mission to Southwestern Division For continued updates on our mission, please visit The Southwestern Division's official website at 🔗 https://www.swd.usace.army.mil/

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Transatlantic Division serves as USACE’s tip of the spear in one of the most dynamic construction environments in the world, STRENGTHENING PARTNERSHIPS, BUILDING CAPACITY, and ENHANCING SECURITY for our nation, allies, and partners. 

We SAFELY deliver agile, responsive, and innovative, design, construction, engineering and contingency solutions in support of U.S. Central Command, U.S. Special Operations Command and other global partners to advance national security interests.

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LAPSE IN DoW APPROPRIATIONS - Friday, October 3, 2025

The most recent appropriations for the Department of War expired at 11:59 p.m. EST on September 30, 2025. Military personnel will continue in a normal duty status without pay until such time as a continuing resolution or appropriations are passed by Congress and signed into law. Civilian personnel not engaged in excepted activities will be placed in a non-work, non-pay status.

 

A NEW CHAPTER: - Tuesday, August 5, 2025

On August 5, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers officially realigned mission oversight of USACE operations in support of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command from the Transatlantic Division to the Southwestern Division. This transition ensures continued, focused support to U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command across the Middle East, Central and South Asia, and the Levant. Both the Middle East District and the Transatlantic Expeditionary District remain fully operational and continue delivering engineering solutions that support regional stability and operational readiness. This is a new chapter, not a new identity. The mission – and the USACE legacy – continues.

 

 

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  • Michelle Lordemann, Huntsville Center Environmental and Munitions Mandatory Center of Expertise director, speaking at the Military Munitions Support Services Conference.

    Huntsville Center hosts first M2S2 conference in over a decade

    For the first time in 13 years, U.S. Army Engineering and Support Center, Huntsville’s Environmental and Munitions Mandatory Center of Expertise, EM CX, organized and hosted the Military Munitions Support Services conference, Dec. 10-12 in the Bob Jones Auditorium, Redstone Arsenal.
  • Group of people pose in front of a map of the Middle East.

    Fellowship Turns Participants an Army Shade of Green

    The U.S. Army Fellows Program introduces recent college graduates to the Army Civilian workforce through "Greening" events, which provide insights into military operations, rank structure, and the Army’s mission. Led by David Rackmales of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Middle East District, these events emphasize collaboration between civilians and soldiers while showcasing the unique mission of the Middle East District, including foreign military sales and infrastructure projects for allied nations. Fellows rotate across districts, gaining hands-on experience and broad exposure to USACE operations, fostering professional growth and a deeper understanding of their role in supporting the Army’s readiness and mission.
  • Gratuates of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville's 2024 Supervisor Training Program pose for a photo with Maj. Jesse Davis, Nashville District deputy commander, at the district office building in Nashville, Tennessee, Dec. 12, 2024. Designed and overseen by veteran supervisors and subject matter experts, this nine-month program reflects the district's continued investment in its people by developing leadership skills and enhancing operational effectiveness.

    USACE Nashville District celebrates 2024 Supervisor Training Program graduates

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District celebrated the graduation of 16 employees from the annual Supervisor Training Program (STP) on Dec. 12, 2024. Designed and overseen by veteran supervisors and subject matter experts, this nine-month program reflects the district's continued investment in its people by developing leadership skills and enhancing operational effectiveness.
  • The Nation’s Tribal Council met with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District representatives for a ceremonial signing of the agreement, exchange gifts and enjoy a meal while taking in the view of the Smith River Estuary, just a few miles south of the California/Oregon border.

    Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation's wastewater project gets financial boost with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers agreement

    The Tolowa Dee-ni' Nation and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers San Francisco District signed a ceremonial agreement Dec. 18 that will provide the Nation with $800,000 toward extensive improvements to a 50-year-old wastewater system serving low-income households at Xaa-wan’-k’wvt (Howonquet) Village and Resort in Smith River, Calif.