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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Bull Shoals Crane Replacement Project
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District
Aug. 11, 2026 | 1:02
Crews at Bull Shoals Dam and Hydropower Plant replaced a 170 ton bridge crane inside the powerhouse erection bay between June and August 2026. The project, awarded in November 2023 and scheduled for completion in September 2026, modernizes equipment nearly 80 years old with improved controls and orientation. The new crane prepares the facility for upcoming turbine and generator rehabilitation, ensuring safe and reliable operations for the White River Basin.
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Articles and News Releases

USACE closes swim beaches at Jefferson Ridge Park until further notice
8/21/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing the swim beaches at Jefferson Ridge Park East and West on Dierks Lake until further notice because of higher than acceptable E. coli levels that were found...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-31 Channel Obstruction Cleared NM 119
8/21/2026
The river obstruction at NM 119 (between Broadway and Main Street Bridges) has been removed. The area is clear for all transit. Ref: Navigation Notice SWL 26-30...
New 'Veterans Hall' Completed at B.A. Steinhagen Reservoir to Honor Service Members
8/20/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Piney Woods Service Association and the Lower Neches Valley Authority (LNVA) are delighted to announce the successful construction of Veterans Hall in Magnolia Ridge...
USACE closes swim beach at Old Hwy 86 Campground until further notice
8/19/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is temporarily closing the swim beach at the Old Highway 86 Campground on Table Rock Lake until further notice because of an algal bloom. USACE has reported the algal...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 26-30 Caution Advisory NM 119
8/19/2026
Mariners are advised that there is an obstruction in the river near the left descending side of the navigation channel at NM 119, between the Broadway and Main Street Bridges. The obstruction appears...
Single lane closure scheduled for Highway 59 bridge over Trimble Lock and Dam
8/19/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers will be closing one lane of the Highway 59 bridge across Trimble Lock and Dam from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Aug. 26, 2026, for a routine bridge inspection...
USACE closes swim beach at Prairie Creek until further notice
8/18/2026
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is closing the swim beach at Prairie Creek 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.