USACE Southwestern Division

Delivering engineering solutions that strengthen our nation, sustain readiness, and support our warfighters at home and abroad.

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"You guys are main characters on the main stage," Kelly told #USACE Galveston District personnel during a visit to restoration efforts following January's fire at the #JadwinBuilding. He emphasized the importance of navigation, infrastructure and coastal resilience to the nation.

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KEEPING COMMERCE MOVING. #USACE Galveston District helps keep #GulfCoast commerce moving while supporting military readiness and reducing risk to communities. During a recent visit, MG Kelly praised the team's resilience and reinforced the district's importance to our nation.

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PREPARE NOW. #USACE reminds everyone that Atlantic #hurricane season runs from June 1 through Nov. 30. Build a plan, review local risks, assemble emergency supplies and stay informed before severe weather develops. Learn more: https://t.co/hBqF6V9w5a

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#USACE Tulsa District is recognizing #NationalSafety Month by emphasizing hazard recognition, risk-informed decision-making and personal accountability. Learn more about the district and its mission: https://t.co/rgyOaK5Zo3

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PROFESSIONAL DISCIPLINE. #USACE delivers some of the nation's most complex #infrastructure through a workforce committed to planning, accountability and sound risk management. #NationalSafetyMonth reinforces those standards across the enterprise.

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Operating in extreme desert climates requires highly specialized engineering expertise. Our Middle East District teams manage these complex, forward-deployed construction missions to sustain critical readiness across the region.
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THE FOUNDATION OF READINESS.
On the front lines, mission success begins with the ground beneath our #warfighters' feet. #USACE masters construction in extreme environments, ensuring the concrete foundations of our #military facilities are built for unwavering resilience.

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The Middle East District’s High School #InternProgram pairs local students directly with our professionals. This semester’s cohort recently presented their capstone projects, proving the value of immersive mentorship.
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INVESTING IN THE FUTURE WORKFORCE.
Executing critical engineering missions overseas requires a continuous pipeline of expert talent. #USACE is developing the next generation of #STEM leaders by providing high school students with hands-on experience in real-world project design.

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Authorized in the 1940s and fully operational by 1973, this #USACE Tulsa District project continues to execute its missions of navigation, hydroelectric power, and environmental stewardship in Oklahoma. Read the full history:
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A CORNERSTONE OF THE INLAND WATERWAY.
For over 50 years, #USACE has operated #WebbersFalls Lock and Dam to keep commercial cargo moving. This multi-purpose #ArkansasRiver facility delivers critical #hydropower and sustains regional economic resilience.

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This technical role is critical to the Oklahoma mission. The application window is open until June 1. Review the full qualifications and apply on USAJOBS today: https://t.co/iFHttEf18H

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Tulsa District: Interdisciplinary Engineer (GS-12)
Support the mission at Tinker AFB. #USACE is hiring a versatile #engineer to join our project delivery team and oversee the complex military construction that drives operational readiness.

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Beyond its primary missions of water supply and risk management, this facility supports one of Arkansas’ most valued cold-water fisheries and provides year-round recreation.

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THE BACKBONE OF A REGION.
True resilience requires multi-purpose infrastructure. From this aerial view, you can see how #USACE operates #NorforkDam to simultaneously manage regional flood risk, generate #hydropower, and sustain a thriving local economy.

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Explore more about the #history and current #USACE operations of Benbrook Lake: https://t.co/XpGR0x5Jxg

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Engineering a legacy.
#OTD in 1947, construction began on Benbrook Dam. Deliberate impoundment followed five years later, completing a massive #infrastructure asset that has managed regional flood risk and supported outdoor recreation for more than 70 years. #BenbrookLake

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THEN & NOW ... Before satellites and digital mapping tools, survey crews relied on manual measurements, field notes, and paper maps.

Today, #GIS technology helps #engineers visualize terrain and #infrastructure in entirely new ways.

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Solders known as the Tough ‘Ombres from the 90th Sustainment Brigade served as the color guard for the event. Sgt. Lisa Butler from the 106th Army Band sang the National Anthem.
Thank you for helping us welcome Col. Tom Allard to the Little Rock District.

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BIG THANKS!
We’d like to thank the Army Reserve 90th Sustainment Brigade and the Arkansas National Guard 106th Army Band for their support during our district change of command on May 22, 2026, in Little Rock, Arkansas.