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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 đź”— 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.

Announcements

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.

 

 

  • September

    An aerial photo of the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Contract 10. It is the 8-mile inflow/outflow canal (3,000 CFS) and 7-mile seepage canal / maintenance road (Northern Boundary of Reservoir). The EAA is part of the Central Everglades Planning Project (CEPP) and the Comprehensive Everglades Restoration Plan (CERP). The project will set the foundation for restoring the central portion of the Everglades ecosystem and sending additional water south. CEPP EAA will capture water lost to tide and re-direct water flow south to the central Everglades, Everglades National Park, and Florida Bay. (U.S. Army Photo by Mark Rankin)

    USACE sets the Pace with Completion of Everglades EAA 10A Project

    SOUTH BAY, Fla. (Sept. 25, 2025) —--The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Jacksonville District, celebrated a ribbon cutting ceremony for the completion of Contract 10A for the Everglades Agricultural Area (EAA) Reservoir Project with its federal, state, and local partners in South Bay, Fla today.

  • Army Corps gives update on Midland County flood study

  • Dr. Michael Stephens’ was posthumously inducted into the WES (Waterways Experiment Station) Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees. The gallery honors the legacies of those who contributed to ERDC’s long-standing history of research, discovery, and innovation. Stephens is the gallery’s 118th inductee.

    ERDC inducts the late Dr. Michael Stephens into the WES Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees

    The late Dr. Michael Stephens’ legacy is cemented in the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) history, as he was posthumously inducted into the WES (Waterways Experiment Station) Gallery of Distinguished Civilian Employees.
  • A 12 MW natural gas powered microgrid at Fort Campbell, Kentucky ensures the garrison sustains essential functions when the commercial power grid goes down. The microgrid is scheduled to be turned over to Fort Campbell, December 2025.

    USACE project ensures Fort Campbell readiness

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District is completing construction of a new microgrid at Fort Campbell, strengthening the installation’s ability to operate independently in the event of a commercial power outage.
  • (From left to right) Adrienne Bostic, emergency management specialist, Sharon Rader, emergency management admin, and Kevin Gatlin, emergency management specialist, monitor weather forecasts and coordinate disaster preparedness efforts at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District office in Nashville, Tenn., on Sept. 24, 2025.

    Nashville District Emergency Management team supports Nation through FEMA missions

    The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Nashville District’s Emergency Management team plays a critical role in disaster response and recovery, partnering with federal and state agencies to support affected communities. With a four-member team, they respond swiftly to crises, guiding operations through five key phases, from initial assessments to recovery missions. Over the past five years, they've been instrumental in nationwide efforts, including hurricane recovery, wildfire operations, and COVID-19 response. Their ongoing training and preparedness ensure they remain mission-ready to tackle emergencies at local, national, and global levels.