Lapse in Department of War Appropriations

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.

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 Trevor Welsh
Houston Ship Channel - Spillman Island and Barbours Cut Channel Update
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District
Nov. 5, 2025 | 1:48
This new work is part of Houston Ship Channel Segment 3 Barbours Cut Channel bulkhead walls. These combination walls are installed ahead of the impending widening of the Barbours Cut Channel which will allow a greater amount of ship traffic to navigate the channel. U.S. Army video by Trevor Welsh.
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Articles and News Releases

MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-87 MPLD Scheduled Lock Closure
12/6/2025
Montgomery Point Lock & Dam (NM 0.5) will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. on December 8, 2025. The purpose of the closure is to facilitate dive crews to clear any remaining debris from the...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-86 MPLD Width Restriction Lifted
12/6/2025
The width restriction at Mongomery Point Lock & Dam (NM 0.5) has been lifted...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-85 MPLD Reopened - Width Restriction
12/5/2025
Mongomery Point Lock & Dam (NM 0.5) has reopened to navigation traffic. However, the downstream river wall miter gate is failing to recess due to an obstruction behind the gate. Crews are continuing...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-84 Sailing Instructions Lifted
12/5/2025
The sailing instructions for the downstream approach at Norrell Lock & Dam NM 10.3 to NM 9.6, noted in Nav Notice SWL 25-81, have been lifted...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-83 MPLD NavPass Closed
12/5/2025
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...
MKARNS Nav Notice SWL 25-82 MPLD Lock Closure
12/5/2025
Montgomery Point Lock and Dam is closed to navigation due to silt and debris interfering with the operation of the lock’s miter gates...
USACE completes emergency repairs at Dardanelle Lock, restores navigation on MKARNS
12/3/2025
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Little Rock District, has completed emergency repairs at Dardanelle Lock and Dam, restoring navigation on the McClellan-Kerr Arkansas River Navigation System as of...

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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.