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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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  • January

    TAD Officer Awarded deFleury Medal

    Maj. Jodi Smith, a strategic plans officer with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Division, received the Army Engineering Association’s Bronze deFleury Medal Dec. 15 for her exemplary service to the engineer regiment.
  • Margaret Jones, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Division’s Business Integration Division Chief, accepted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Human Resources Manager of the Year Award Dec. 15 at the Division's Headquarters.

    TAD Employee Awarded HR Manager of the Year

    How does a mechanical engineer win the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Human Resources Manager of the Year Award? It’s easy to understand if you know Margaret Jones. Jones, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Division’s Business Integration Division Chief, was presented with the award Dec. 15 during an award ceremony at the Division headquarters in Winchester, Va.

  • Volunteer Santa gave gift of smiles and wonderment to children this holiday season

    Many consider the holiday season a time to get in the spirit of giving, not just of material items but also through bringing joy to others. William Fritz, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Transatlantic Division’s Plans and Operations Deputy, brings joy to local children by dressing up as Santa, taking their Christmas wish lists and posing for pictures.