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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.

 

 

  • January

    Maj. Seth Wacker and Robert Isenberg of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers South Pacific Division's 59th Forward Engineering Support Team "Advanced" (center), visit a freshwater site at Santa Clara Pueblo and meet with Adrian Garcia, a Santa Clara tribal member.

    District Achieves Another First for Tribal Program

    In the first meeting of its kind, Robert Isenberg and Maj. Seth Wacker, members of the South Pacific Division's 59th Forward Engineering Support Team - Advanced (FEST) joined Albuquerque District Tribal Liaison Ron Kneebone in a visit with representatives of two New Mexico Pueblos.

  • USACE Galveston District donates resources to save lives

    GALVESTON, Texas (Jan. 30, 2012) – Every other month, approximately 30 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Galveston District staff members meet on the first floor of the Jadwin Building in an unassuming conference room to respond to a nationwide emergency and provide lifesaving resources.

  • Employee Spotlight: Scott Leimer

    GALVESTON, Texas- Scott Leimer always enjoyed being outdoors as a child. As he grew older, his work with a construction company kept him outside even more. When Leimer decided to attend college, he felt civil engineering would be a great fit for him.
  • Value to the Nation Recreation Home Page

    IWR Releases 2010 Recreation Fast Facts

    ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA - January 30, 2012. USACE IWR recently released the 2010 Value to the Nation
  • WASHINGTON, D.C — The Honorable Dr. Joseph W. Westphal, under secretary of the U.S. Army (left), and Maj. Gen. Merdith "Bo" Temple, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers acting commander and chief of engineers, have a breakout discussion during the USACE Leaders Conference here, Jan. 24, 2012. The leadership conference brings together all USACE senior leaders to discuss strategies and best business practices throughout the Corps of Engineers.

    Army Corps of Engineers: Building international partnerships

    Under Secretary of the Army Joseph W. Westphal spoke with senior leaders from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during their 2012 leader conference, highlighting the vital role of USACE as the Army faces unprecedented budget challenges.