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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.

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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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    Corps of Engineers: Navigating Puerto Rico's Maritime Future

    Every safe arrival and departure from the numerous harbors in Puerto Rico is made possible by a team of professionals working quietly but relentlessly to ensure Federal navigation channels are open, secure, and ready for whatever comes next. To ensure the continued safety of these harbors, in July 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Caribbean District Operations Branch – in partnership with the Charleston District – carried out hydrographic surveys at the Harbors of Ponce, Mayagüez, and Arecibo. These surveys were not just routine; they were a vital part of the Corps’ mission to maintain safe navigation and interstate commerce across the region.
  • Melanie Johnson, with ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), stands among some of her colleagues after being honored with the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Career Exceptional Service Award.

    CERL’s Melanie Johnson wins Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Career Exceptional Service Award

    One of the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center’s (ERDC) electrical engineers earned recognition for her contributions to improving microgrid technology. Melanie Johnson, a research electrical engineer and team lead at ERDC’s Construction Engineering Research Laboratory (CERL), earned the Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Career Exceptional Service Award.
  • Project Controll graphic featuring icons for People, Technology and Process.

    Instituting Project Controls provides critical step forward for operational excellence

    Project Controls (PC), often considered the "backbone of successful project execution," are no longer just a back-office function—they are integrated into the core business strategy of Huntsville Center.
  • A man standing with an animated engagement delivery provides attendees with information during the PROMIS rollout.

    Project schedulers, managers converge at Huntsville Center for software exploration

    The clinic gave attendees a deep look and feel for the latest, updated version of PROMIS – the USACE enterprise database used to create, store, and manage project data.
  • Team members of the Real Estate Division Inleasing Branch gather in front of the federal building in Downtown Louisville, Kentucky, Aug. 20, 2025.

    The Louisville District aids in military recruiting mission

    Recruiting is a key part of keeping the military mission-ready and for many, walking into a recruiting office is the first step of that journey. Behind the scenes, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Louisville District’s Real Estate Division works hard to make sure those offices are ready to welcome the next generation of service members. Through the Joint Recruiting Facilities Program, the Louisville District’s Real Estate Inleasing Branch manages the acquisition and maintenance of military recruitment offices across five states, Kentucky, Indiana, Ohio, Michigan and Illinois. Under a Department of Defense directive, the Secretary of the Army is designated as the executive agent for recruiting facilities, making USACE the key player in managing space for all branches of the military.