Col. Walter T. Allard assumes command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District during a May 22 ceremony at the Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas. He assumes command from Col. Eric R. Swenson, who is departing to take command of the USACE New York District. The Little Rock District has a diverse mission composed of both military and civil works projects. Within the district's geographic boundaries, the district manages approximately $30 billion in federal water resource infrastructure including 12 multipurpose lakes, 13 navigation locks and dams, seven hydroelectric plants, 168 recreation areas and 308 miles of commercial navigation channel. USACE PHOTO BY ASPEN TURNAGE

Allard Assumes Command of USACE’s Little Rock District

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At A Glance: Little Rock District Change of Command

  • New Commander: Col. Walter T. Allard.
  • Outgoing Commander: Col. Eric R. Swenson (reassigned to the USACE New York District).
  • Ceremony Location: Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas (May 22, 2026).
  • District Assets: Manages roughly $30 billion in federal water resource infrastructure.
  • Infrastructure Scope: Includes 12 multipurpose lakes, 13 navigation locks and dams, seven hydroelectric plants, and 308 miles of commercial navigation channel.
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Col. Walter T. Allard assumed command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District during a May 22 ceremony at the Robinson Center in downtown Little Rock, Arkansas.

He assumes command from Col. Eric R. Swenson, who is departing to take command of the USACE New York District.

Col. Walter T. Allard assumes command from Col. Eric R. Swenson, who is departing to take command of the USACE New York District. USACE PHOTO BY ASPEN TURNAGE

The Little Rock District has a diverse mission composed of both military and civil works projects. Within the district’s geographic boundaries, the district manages approximately $30 billion in federal water resource infrastructure including 12 multipurpose lakes, 13 navigation locks and dams, seven hydroelectric plants, 168 recreation areas and 308 miles of commercial navigation channel.

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During a ceremony held on May 22, 2026, Col. Walter T. Allard assumesd command of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Little Rock District. USACE PHOTO BY ASPEN TURNAGE

Under this new leadership, the district’s extensive portfolio will continue serving civil works requirements, supporting regional military construction, and protecting critical public infrastructure systems across Arkansas and southern Missouri.

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