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

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Keystone Dam
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Southwestern Division
July 9, 2026 | 0:52
Nearly 700,000 acre-feet of water. More than 43,000 cubic feet moving every second. At Keystone Dam, USACE water managers put engineering expertise into action to manage water through the Arkansas River system and deliver lasting value from the Nation’s investment.
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Articles and News Releases

Russellville Marina docks temporarily closed as of July 8, 2026
7/8/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District is temporarily closing the docks at Russellville Marina, effective July 8, 2026, due to safety hazards and unmet terms of the facility's...
Temporary full road closure for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam on July 9 cancelled
7/8/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has cancelled the temporary full road closure scheduled July 9 for Highway 178 across Bull Shoals Dam. The closure scheduled for July 10 remains in effect...
USACE reopens swim beach at Dam Site Island
7/6/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is reopening the swim beach at Dam Site Island on Beaver Lake. The temporary closure was a result of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during...
USACE reminds everyone to be water safe this Independence Day weekend
7/1/2026
As the nation prepares to celebrate Independence Day with festivities, family gatherings and outdoor activities, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, is urging everyone to...
Rayner named chief of Safety and Occupational Health for USACE Little Rock District
6/26/2026
William Rayner was recently named chief of Safety and Occupational Health for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District...
USACE closes swim beach at Quarry Park until further notice
6/26/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing the swim beach at Quarry Park on Norfork Lake until further notice because of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during routine testing...
USACE closes swim beach at Dam Site Island until further notice
6/26/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing the swim beach at Dam Site Island on Beaver Lake until further notice because of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found during routine...

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Are you looking for a new career?

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.

Submit your resume today at http://usace.yellogov.com/app/collect/event/E1okVHWYyLY9oLJqXUrUaA or scan the QR code below.