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News Releases - 2020
Airman’s volunteer efforts represent ‘Service Before Self,’ nets governor recognition
- Michelle Gigante, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs
Release #: 20201124-1
Tuesday, November 24, 2020
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – An Airman with the Department of Defense (DOD) Defense Courier Division (DCD) at Fort Meade, Maryland, a unit aligned under the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, is being recognized by the Maryland governor’s office for his efforts lending a helping hand to his local community. With approximately 3,000 volunteer …
Combatant Commander highlights importance of Mariner partnerships to the prosperity and security of the Nation
- Stephenie Wade, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs
Release #: 20201119-1
Thursday, November 19, 2020
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill.— (Nov. 19, 2020) U.S. Army Gen. Stephen R. Lyons, commander, U.S. Transportation Command, spoke virtually to the American Bureau of Shipping (ABS) Nov. 19, calling them the “Keepers of the Standards” during the Annual Member and Advisory Council Meeting. ABS is a professional organization that has set the standard of the U.S. maritime industry …
Senior Enlisted Leader observes COVID-19 testing for Patriot Express passengers
- U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs
Release #: 20201117-1
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
BALTIMORE, Md. -- The senior enlisted leader of the U.S. Transportation Command visited Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to see the newest testing the Defense Department is conducting to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 from personnel traveling from the United States to overseas duty stations and on deployments. Starting Nov.1, the DOD military medical …
USTRANSCOM recruiter, Navy veteran, volunteers to help other veterans find careers
- Stephenie Wade, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs
Release #: 20201110-1
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. -- For more than 20 years, Lewis Collins, a Navy veteran and U.S. Transportation Command’s only recruiter, has been helping veterans find careers. “When I separated from the military, the Transition Assistance Program (T AP) consisted of one hour of paperwork in an auditorium filled with about 300 other people doing the same thing,” said Collins, …
USTRANSCOM Commander thanks 711th Human Performance Wing efforts to safely transport infectious patients around the world
Release #: 20201106-1
Friday, November 06, 2020
USTRANSCOM Commander thanks Air Mobility forces for successfully executing their global missions in the midst of a pandemic
Release #: 20201105-1
Thursday, November 05, 2020
Patriot Express travel at BWI, SEATAC to require on-site, rapid COVID-19 testing
Release #: 20201030-1
Friday, October 30, 2020
U.S. Transportation Command considers next steps for potential space logistics
Release #: 20201028-1
Wednesday, October 28, 2020
USTRANSCOM releases results from study testing risk of COVID exposure on contracted aircraft
Release #: 20201015-1
Thursday, October 15, 2020
Uncommon patient movement from Pacific island executed by U.S. Transportation Command exemplified sacrifice, selflessness, and dedication to duty
Release #: 20201014-1
Wednesday, October 14, 2020
First Virtual NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting emphasizes logistics’ innovation, resiliency, and leadership in the COVID era and beyond
Release #: 20201009-1
Friday, October 09, 2020
USTRANSCOM commander notes collaboration with industry, future power projection during fall meeting
Release #: 20201009-1
Friday, October 09, 2020
Assistant Secretary of Defense for Sustainment discusses resiliency, future concepts during NDTA 2020
Release #: 20201009-1
Friday, October 09, 2020
USTRANSCOM Announces the Next Frontier for Logistics – Space
Release #: 20201007-1
Wednesday, October 07, 2020
Military, government, and industry leaders to speak at the National Defense Transportation Association-U.S. Transportation Command Fall Meeting 2020
Release #: 20201001-1
Thursday, October 01, 2020
USTRANSCOM supports rapid deployment exercise to deploy forces anywhere in the world
Release #: 20200930-1
Wednesday, September 30, 2020
Roundtables slated for the National Defense Transportation Association-U.S. Transportation Command Virtual Fall Meeting 2020 to discuss innovations, adaptations, and space logistical operations
Release #: 20200923-1
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
USTRANSCOM conducts test to reduce risk of COVID exposure on aircraft
Release #: 20200901-1
Tuesday, September 01, 2020
Variety of interactive classes to be offered at National Defense Transportation Association-U.S. Transportation Command Virtual Fall Meeting 2020
Release #: 20200819-1
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
Retiring U.S. Transportation Command director focused on personnel professionalism and development, during a more than 30-year military career
Release #: 20200819-1
Wednesday, August 19, 2020
U.S. Transportation Command conducts unique aeromedical evacuation of Veterans Affairs patients in Texas
Release #: 20200814-1
Friday, August 14, 2020
U.S. Transportation Command’s Director of Intelligence retiring after a quarter century of military service
Release #: 20200812-1
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Upcoming National Defense Transportation Association-U.S. Transportation Command Fall Meeting offers a comprehensive virtual agenda
Release #: 20200731-1
Friday, July 31, 2020
Eighth Annual National Defense Transportation Association-U.S. Transportation Command Fall Meeting to be Conducted Virtually October 5-8
Release #: 20200716-1
Thursday, July 16, 2020
USTRANSCOM re-awards Global Household Goods Contract
Release #: 20200701-2
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Exiting USTRANSCOM Foreign Policy Advisor strengthened diplomatic support to the organization, America’s defense
Release #: 20200701-1
Wednesday, July 01, 2020
Retiring U.S. Transportation Command Staff Judge Advocate provided more than 25 years of legal expertise to the Army and Joint Force
Release #: 20200622-1
Monday, June 22, 2020
Departing U.S. Transportation Command director advanced solutions to cyberspace challenges
Release #: 20200615-1
Monday, June 15, 2020
U.S. Transportation Command assisted Americans stranded abroad – due to heightened COVID-19 travel restrictions – return stateside
Release #: 20200528-1
Thursday, May 28, 2020
USTRANSCOM takes action to protect military families moving during COVID-19
Release #: 20200506-1
Wednesday, May 06, 2020
U.S. Transportation Command’s Facilities Maintenance & Safety office employing enhanced COVID-19 cleaning measures to protect personnel and prevent infection
Release #: 20200501-1
Friday, May 01, 2020
USTRANSCOM Awards Global Household Goods Contract
Release #: 20200430-1
Thursday, April 30, 2020
USTRANSCOM Guidance to the Joint Force Regarding use of Face Coverings in USTRANSCOM and AMC Passenger Terminals and Aircraft
Release #: 20200416-1
Thursday, April 16, 2020
USTRANSCOM supports State Department in bringing stranded Americans home
Release #: 20200327-1
Friday, March 27, 2020
USTRANSCOM cancels ULTIMATE GUARDIAN 20 Exercise
Release #: 20200326-1
Thursday, March 26, 2020
U.S. Transportation Command cancels Global Patient Movement Joint Advisory Board video teleconference
Release #: 20200325-1
Wednesday, March 25, 2020
U.S. Transportation Command to host annual Global Patient Movement Joint Advisory Board via video teleconferencing
Release #: 20200319-2
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Service-specific Guidance on Exceptions to Household Goods Pause Released
Release #: 20200319-1
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Most Defense Personal Property Pick-ups and Pack-outs Paused; Deliveries Continue
Release #: 20200317-1
Tuesday, March 17, 2020
USTRANSCOM identifies goals for upcoming ULTIMATE GUARDIAN 20 exercise
Release #: 20200310-1
Tuesday, March 10, 2020
U.S. Transportation Command’s Mission Assurance Division assesses, identifies, and mitigates risks to the organization, as well as to its operations and personnel
Release #: 20200302-1
Monday, March 02, 2020
More African American/Black History Month Military Milestones
Release #: 20200220-1
Thursday, February 20, 2020
U.S. Transportation Command historian has engineered an almost two-decade civil service career documenting operations, strategy, and training that’s made history
Release #: 20200213-1
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Former U.S. Transportation Command senior enlisted leader emphasized integrity, others first, and teamwork during a more than three-decade Army career
Release #: 20200204-1
Tuesday, February 04, 2020
Investing in personnel development and growth drives the U.S. Transportation Command’s Human Capital Development Branch
Release #: 20200127-1
Monday, January 27, 2020
U.S. Transportation Command’s Protocol office ensures the right first and lasting impression for organizational visitors and event participants
Release #: 20200122-1
Wednesday, January 22, 2020
U.S. Transportation Command manages the movement of America’s wounded warfighters from overseas to the final medical treatment destination stateside
Release #: 20200108-1
Wednesday, January 08, 2020
