Historic Transfer of Authority

On August 5, 2025, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conducted a historic Transfer of Authority ceremony in Winchester, Virginia, marking the official transition of mission oversight of USACE operations in support of U.S. Central Command and U.S. Special Operations Command from the Transatlantic Division, which has led this effort for more than 15 years, to the Southwestern Division.

Following the transition, the Middle East District and the Expeditionary District will seamlessly continue operations under the leadership of the Southwestern Division. This realignment strengthens enterprise-wide efficiency and ensures enduring, focused support to U.S. forces and mission partners across more than 21 countries in the Middle East, Central and South Asia, and the Levant.

Throughout the next few weeks, the Southwestern Division's website will be undergoing updates and changes to reflect the new responsibilities as we continue the legacy and support the ongoing work of the Southwestern Division's two newest districts.

Around The Southwestern Division

Video by Brannen Parrish
Peak Power: USACE Supplies When Demand Is High
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District
Jan. 23, 2026 | 1:46
Just hours before the Jan. 23 Winter Storm hit Tulsa and surrounding areas, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District Senior Controller, Nick Hicks was on duty, waiting for the call to activate hydropower units if power was needed from the Fort Gibson Powerhouse in Fort Gibson, Okla.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Tulsa District powerhouse personnel are responsible for maintaining and activating hydropower units when the grid needs peak power.

Fort Gibson is one of eight Tulsa District powerhouses that can provide peak power to the electric grid in 15 minutes or less. Their efforts help ensure municipalities and end users have electricity when demand is highest.
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Articles and News Releases

USACE announces Highway 32 reopened over Millwood Dam
2/2/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has completed maintenance work at Millwood Dam and Highway 32 is now open to all traffic. Crews finished pumping operations and restored normal access across the dam...
Little Rock District Hydropower Delivers Critical Energy During Winter Storm 2026
1/30/2026
As Winter Storm 2026 pushed energy demand to its highest levels of the season, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District played a key role in keeping power flowing across the region...
Army Corps of Engineers waives day use fees at recreation areas in observance of Presidents Day
1/27/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers today announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,800 USACE-operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of Presidents Day, February 16...
Temporary full road closure dates for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam revised
1/26/2026
he U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has revised the temporary full road closure dates scheduled for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-04 MPLD NavPass Closed
1/23/2026
Due to falling river elevations, the crest gate dam at Montgomery Point Lock and Dam (NM 0.5) is in operation and the navigation pass is closed.  All vessels are required to pass through the lock...
USACE prepares hydropower plants for peak winter energy demand
1/22/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District is preparing to bring all district operated hydropower plants online to help meet expected peak energy demand as a winter storm moves into the...
USACE to temporarily close recreation areas at Millwood Tri-Lakes
1/22/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will temporarily close recreation areas around Millwood, DeQueen, Gilham and Dierks lakes beginning Jan. 23 because of hazardous winter weather in the forecast and...

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) is an innovative, transformative organization providing engineering solutions to customers worldwide. Our 36,000 civilian employees are delivering positive impacts for today and tomorrow. Working at USACE means making a direct contribution to war fighters and their families, supporting overseas contingency operations, developing technology and systems that save the lives of soldiers and civilians, providing disaster relief, and protecting and enhancing the environment and the national economy.  We offer challenging professional, technical, and administrative opportunities in the U.S. and abroad—each building on a strong tradition of public service extending back more than 200 years.

The Southwestern Division is listed as one of USACE Best Places to Work for 2022! There are six districts (Galveston, TX, Fort Worth, TX, Little Rock, AR, and Tulsa, OK) that are part of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Southwestern Division (headquartered in Dallas). Most of SWD’s work falls into three major mission areas: Civil Works, including flood risk management, navigation, hydropower, water supply, recreation, regulatory, and disaster relief; Military Programs, including engineering, construction, and environmental management services for the Army and Air Force; and Interagency and International Services, which includes planning and engineering and construction management services for other federal, state and local agencies.

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