United States Transportation Command

USTRANSCOM delivers hope to Ukraine

Sgt. Vontrae Hampton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) has delivered more than 313 million pounds of equipment to Ukraine

Published: Thursday, December 29, 2022

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USTRANSCOM Year in Review 2022

By Sgt. Vontrae Hampton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Let’s reflect on what U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) accomplished this past year. From delivering aid to Ukraine to delivering baby formula for our most vulnerable citizens, USTRANSCOM’s military and civilian personnel have crushed it.

Published: Thursday, December 22, 2022

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Gen. Van Ovost meets with NATO, EU and US Officials in Europe

André Kok, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander, U.S. Transportation Command, met with North Atlantic Treaty Organization, European Union, and U.S. government and military officials in Europe last week.

Published: Tuesday, December 20, 2022

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Maj. Gen.Lenderman and Brig. Gen. Bolton discuss Ukraine aid delivery on UK Podcast

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Billions have been spent sending weapons and equipment to help Ukraine over the last 10 months. Sitrep hears from the logistics team at Scott Air Force Base in Illinois about how contributions from the United States reach Europe.

Published: Friday, December 16, 2022

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Gen. Van Ovost meets with USEUCOM and USAFRICOM

André Kok, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander, U.S. Transportation Command recently met with Gen. Christopher Cavoli, commander, U.S. European Command (USEUCOM) and Supreme Allied Commander Europe, as well as the deputy commanders of USEUCOM and U.S. Africa Command.

Published: Wednesday, December 14, 2022

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U.S. Transportation Command in 2023 – an eye to the Future

Scott D. Ross, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Over the past year, Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander, USTRANSCOM, laid the foundation for future operations by establishing the command’s priorities and publishing its strategy, aligning it with the National Defense Strategy (NDS).

Published: Monday, December 12, 2022

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Empowerment Through Orientation - Spouses Visit Headquarters

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Engaging family members of its workforce is pursuant to one of U.S. Transportation Command’s (USTRANSCOM) top priorities, empowering a competitive and resilient warfighting team.

Published: Wednesday, December 07, 2022

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Gen. Van Ovost visits St. Louis University

Sgt. Vontrae Hampton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander, U. S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) speaks to cadets at the University of St. Louis on Nov. 30, 2022. Van Ovost discussed USTRANSCOM's mission and shared her perspective on leadership with students and faculty.

Published: Monday, December 05, 2022

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USTRANSCOM and HomeSafe Alliance resume GHC transition

U.S. Transportation Command

U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and HomeSafe Alliance, LLC, (HomeSafe) resumed work on the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) during an in-person conference held Nov. 3 and 4 in O’Fallon, Ill.

Published: Tuesday, November 22, 2022

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USTRANSCOM Celebrates Veterans

Sgt. Vontrae Hampton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

For over a century, the United States has observed Veterans Day, marking a time to remember all those who have served throughout the nation’s history. This year, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) senior leaders participated in Veterans Day observances within the St. Louis community.

Published: Friday, November 11, 2022

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Lt. Gen. Sullivan congratulates seafarers, discusses competing in a contested environment

Sgt. Vontrae Hampton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. John Sullivan, deputy commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), addressed attendees at the annual Admiral of The Ocean Sea (AOTOS) Award ceremony in New York City, Oct. 28, 2022.

Published: Tuesday, November 01, 2022

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USTRANSCOM and HomeSafe Alliance to resume GHC transition

André Kok, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Transportation Command is pleased with the Court of Federal Claims’ (COFC) decision to deny the Global Household Goods Contract award protests. The command is currently negotiating a contract modification to resume the contract’s transition period with awardee HomeSafe Alliance, LLC.

Published: Friday, October 28, 2022

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Fall Meeting brings military and industry logistics leaders together

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander, USTRANSCOM, kicked off the Fall Meeting, and during her keynote address, she discussed the importance of the conference.

Published: Thursday, October 20, 2022

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Enabling integrated deterrence; Combatant Command perspectives

Erik Anthony, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Senior enlisted leaders from five different Combatant Commands gathered at the National Defense Transportation Association – U.S. Transportation Command Fall meeting, to address how each command plays a role in enabling integrated deterrence.

Published: Wednesday, October 19, 2022

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With us all the way: Van Ovost addresses transportation and logistics experts

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), addressed a combined audience of service members and commercial industry on Oct. 18 about the necessity of partnership while rapidly adapting to the realities of strategic competition.

Published: Tuesday, October 18, 2022

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USTRANSCOM strategy; underwriting the lethality of the Joint Force

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), ushered in a new command strategy to guide command priorities with purpose to close capability gaps and achieve success.

Published: Tuesday, October 18, 2022

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Fall Meeting returns to St. Louis with focus on "evolving the strategic advantage"

Mike Walton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

During the annual National Defense Transportation Association (NDTA) United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Fall Meeting, a wide variety of military, civilian, and industry leaders in transportation will gather to discuss how to project and sustain a combat credible Joint Force in contested environments at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel.

Published: Wednesday, October 05, 2022

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USTRANSCOM at 35

Mike Walton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

On Oct. 1, 1987, U.S. Transportation Command, "a command born out of need," was established. Gen. Duane Cassidy, our first commander, described and understood that need better than anyone. “Our nation needed a unified combatant command to move America's fighting force across the globe via air, land, and sea,” Cassidy stated.

Published: Monday, October 03, 2022

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Merchant Mariners are vital to USTRANSCOM’s mission and National Defense Strategy; Combatant Command thanks Strategic Sealift Officers during World Maritime Day

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

World Maritime Day is celebrated today to honor the tireless work of the international maritime industry workers. The safe and reliable international shipping industry is the foundation of the global free market, and it is vital to the worldwide mission that U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) performs.

Published: Thursday, September 29, 2022

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USTRANSCOM International Logistics Symposium brings 30 countries together

André Kok, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

One hundred twenty attendees representing 30 countries, including representation from every U.S. combatant command attended the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) International Logistics Symposium at Scott Air Force Base, held September 20-22, 2022.

Published: Friday, September 23, 2022

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What is a “JMUA”?

Mike Walton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

On Sept. 9, U.S. Transportation Command’s Commander Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost proudly announced to the entire workforce that USTRANSCOM is the recipient of a special award – number 14 since the command’s formation 35 years ago.

Published: Friday, September 23, 2022

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Looking back at the command’s historic effort that moved 124K to safety

Maj. Loyal Auterson, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

The operation began with USTRANSCOM delivering immediate response forces into Afghanistan to secure the Hamid Karzai airport, and ended covertly when the last C-17 Globemaster lifted into the night sky carrying the acting U.S. Ambassador to Afghanistan, Ross Wilson and Army Maj. Gen. Chris Donahue.

Published: Thursday, August 25, 2022

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Civil Reserve Air Fleet is critical to national security

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

One year ago today, United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) activated Stage 1 of the Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) to move as many people as physically possible to safety during the historic Afghanistan Noncombatant Evacuation Operation (NEO).

Published: Monday, August 22, 2022

Article Views: 8312 Release #: 20220822-1

Reimagining how to project U.S. interest to help allies and thwart adversaries

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Picture the U.S. delivering assistance to an ally needing disaster relief, or combatting an adversary planning provocative actions against U.S. national interests at rocket-speed.

Published: Friday, August 19, 2022

Article Views: 6141 Release #: 20220819-1

USTRANSCOM honors one of their own with celebration of life

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) held a memorial service in Hangar 1 today, for Air Force Col. Zachary “Starbuck” Hall, who served as the chief of the Commander’s Action Group (CAG), USTRANSCOM, prior to his passing.

Published: Tuesday, August 16, 2022

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It’s military moving (PCS) time – preparation advice for the 2022 peak moving season

Mike Walton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

It’s that time of the year again. Moving season is upon us and you have probably noticed your neighborhood streets are lined with large moving vans and trucks with various transportation company logos. Some families are excited, while others are feeling the stress of having their household goods loaded on or off the large vehicles.

Published: Monday, July 18, 2022

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Vice Adm. Mewbourne retires after 40-year career

Mike Walton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Navy Vice Admiral Dee L. Mewbourne, the 16th deputy commander of U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), retired today following his official retirement ceremony at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The USTRANSCOM commander, Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost presided over the ceremony

Published: Thursday, June 30, 2022

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Sullivan becomes USTRANSCOM’s deputy commander (updated on July 8, 2022)

Mike Walton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Army :Lt. Gen. John P. Sullivan assumed the role of deputy commander of the U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) today.

Published: Wednesday, June 29, 2022

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'America’s Secret Weapon: TRANSCOM' Mewbourne reflects on career and retirement

By Mike Walton and Osmin Suguitan, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Reflecting upon his service specifically over the last three years, and over his 40-plus years of military service, U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Dee L. Mewbourne, deputy commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), said that he was very proud to be here at such critical times in the history of this command.

Published: Monday, June 27, 2022

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Van Ovost: USTRANSCOM is postured to support safety, prosperity of Western Hemisphere

By Lisa M. Caldwell, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), visited U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) June 15 to participate in the command’s annual Senior Leader Logistics Symposium.

Published: Thursday, June 16, 2022

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Commemorating National Flag Day

Mike Walton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

The images of Flag Day – American flags displayed and waving in the air all over the place – stir emotions and pride in old and young alike.

Published: Friday, June 03, 2022

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Fighting to get to the fight

By Gen. Glen D. VanHerck and Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost

The strength of the United States originates at home. Our values, work ethic, ingenuity and geographic location have paved the way for America to flourish. Correspondingly, the strength of our military also starts in the homeland.

Published: Wednesday, June 01, 2022

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USTRANSCOM focuses on integrated deterrence in the Indo-Pacific region

Alexandra Soika, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander, USTRANSCOM, and Fleet Master Chief Donald Myrick, senior enlisted leader, USTRANSCOM toured the Indo-Pacific region to discuss initiatives and operations impacting logistics and communications throughout the theater.

Published: Thursday, May 26, 2022

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USTRANSCOM delivers critical aid to Ukraine, troops to Europe

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

“The speed and reliability at which we are delivering this significant assistance demonstrates America’s stalwart support for the Ukrainian government,” said Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander of USTRANSCOM. “No other nation has the strategic comparative advantage in logistics we are leveraging on behalf of Ukraine.”

Published: Tuesday, May 24, 2022

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U.S. Merchant Mariners play critical role in meeting USTRANSCOM mission requirements

André Kok, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

National Maritime Day is observed on May 22 each year to recognize the people our maritime nation depends on. This National Maritime Day, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) recognizes those in the United States maritime industry and the critical role they play in meeting day-to-day and wartime requirements.

Published: Sunday, May 22, 2022

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USTRANSCOM’s motto embodied in Operation Fly Formula

Scott D. Ross, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

“Together, we deliver” is U.S. Transportation Command’s (USTRANSCOM’s) motto, and today it played out in real time. The first airplane importing 132 pallets, or 78,000 pounds, of specialty infant formula arrived at Indianapolis International Airport.

Published: Sunday, May 22, 2022

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New U.S. expeditionary rail embarkation capability, deterrent tested in Europe -- RAIL kit is designed for rapid deployment, assembly, maneuverability of heavy armor

Lt. Cmdr. Ann W. Jefferson and Mike Walton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

A game-changing capability sponsored by U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) offering greater flexibility to offload combat power is now being used in the European theater.

Published: Monday, May 16, 2022

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BENS awards highlight USTRANSCOM and outstanding air, land, and sea troops

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

The Business Executives for National Security (BENS) presented the Eisenhower Award to U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), for the command’s role in maintaining U.S. national security and the nation’s competitive edge in a ceremony held April 19 in Washington, D.C.

Published: Thursday, April 21, 2022

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Van Ovost delivers command posture statement to Senate Armed Services Committee

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), testified before the Senate Armed Services Committee today to present the command’s annual posture statement.

Published: Tuesday, March 29, 2022

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Purchase of two used ROROs a critical step in sealift recapitalization

By André Kok, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

The Navy and Maritime Administration’s (MARAD) recent purchase of two used roll-on roll-off (RORO) vessels is an important step in addressing one of U.S. Transportation Command’s (USTRANSCOM) top priorities, the recapitalization of the strategic sealift fleet.

Published: Friday, March 25, 2022

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GHC transition period paused after U.S. Court of Federal Claims filing

André Kok, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) voluntarily has agreed to a stay of performance for the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC). This action comes after Connected Global Solutions, LLC (CGSL) filed a complaint on March 14 in the U.S. Court of Federal Claims (COFC) challenging award of the GHC.

Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2022

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USTRANSCOM and Blue Origin leaders meet to discuss space cargo

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Navy Vice Adm. Dee Mewbourne, deputy commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) met with Blue Origin leadership yesterday to discuss potential use cases for USTRANSCOM and tour the New Glenn rocket manufacturing facility at Cape Canaveral, Florida.

Published: Wednesday, March 23, 2022

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USTRANSCOM annual awards celebrate excellence and service

Mike Walton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

“I couldn’t be prouder of this organization. We have an amazing warfighting team and every day you are going the extra mile to complete the mission, not only in your job but in self-improvement and volunteerism within the community,” Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander, USTRANSCOM, said during the ceremony.

Published: Tuesday, March 15, 2022

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75 Years of Mobility Operations

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, U.S. Transportation Command

Operation Allies Refuge was a capstone event for the United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM). Together with commercial industry and like-minded Allies and partners, USTRANSCOM conducted the largest noncombatant evacuation operation airlift in American history and demonstrated to the world the full range of capabilities of the JDDE.

Published: Friday, March 11, 2022

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USTRANSCOM patient movement exercise strengthens aeromedical skills, partnerships

Laura Fogerty, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

“Our ability to safely and rapidly transport injured or sick service members from overseas theaters to world-class medical facilities is second to none,” said U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander of USTRANSCOM.

Published: Tuesday, March 08, 2022

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Global Household Goods Contract transition period begins

André Kok, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

The Government Accountability Office’s recent denial of protests made against the award of the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) allows for U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and HomeSafe Alliance LLC to begin contract performance and a planned nine-month transition period.

Published: Friday, March 04, 2022

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Empower a competitive and resilient warfighting team to project and sustain the Joint Force (Part 4 of 4-part series)

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), recently shared her priorities for the command and the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE). This is the last installment in a four-part series that explores the intent of each priority.

Published: Monday, February 28, 2022

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USTRANSCOM exercises aeromedical teams and global patient movement

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) is the DOD’s single manager for patient movement, providing DOD global patient movement through the Defense Transportation System. To exercise this responsibility, USTRANSCOM will conduct Ultimate Caduceus (UC22) starting Feb. 23, 2022, at Joint Base San Antonio, Texas.

Published: Wednesday, February 23, 2022

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Drive cyber domain mission assurance to project and sustain the Joint Force (Part 3 of 4-part series)

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), recently shared her priorities for the command and the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE). This is the third installment in a four-part series that explores the intent of each priority.

Published: Tuesday, February 22, 2022

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Create decision advantage to project and sustain the Joint Force (Part 2 of 4-part series)

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), recently shared her priorities for the command and the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE). This is the second installment in a four-part series that explores the intent of each priority.

Published: Monday, February 14, 2022

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Ready now and in the future to project and sustain the Joint Force (Part 1 of 4-part series)

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), recently shared her priorities for the command and the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE). This is the first installment in a four-part series that explores the intent of each priority

Published: Wednesday, February 09, 2022

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Recapitalization of Refuelers, Transport Ships Critical to USTRANSCOM Mission

C. Todd Lopez, DOD News

Much of the U.S. military's fleet of refueling aircraft is old — the newest KC-135 Stratotanker, for instance, was built in 1965. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, the commander of U.S. Transportation Command, discussed this and other topics in a discussion on Feb. 2 at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.

Published: Thursday, February 03, 2022

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Gen. Van Ovost announces USTRANSCOM priorities

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline D. Van Ovost, commander, U.S. Transportation Command, ushered in the New Year with the announcement of her priorities.

Published: Monday, January 31, 2022

Article Views: 10244 Release #: 20220131-1

USTRANSCOM commander visits INDOPACOM with focus on critical logistics support

Mike Walton, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

The commander of U.S. Transportation Command (TRANSCOM), U.S. Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, traveled to U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM) at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii, Jan. 23-27, for a firsthand look at the critical logistics support TRANSCOM provides to the Indo-Pacific region.

Published: Monday, January 31, 2022

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Marking 30 years: USTRANSCOM’s Joint Transportation Reserve Unit Nation’s first joint reserve unit formed for value of expertise from mix of reserve services

Lt. Cmdr. Ann Wilkins Jefferson, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs with U.S. Transportation Command Historian Office

The nation’s first joint reserve unit marked its 30th anniversary this fall, highlighting the success of what the Joint Staff considered in 1991 as a “prototype” for the unified commands in the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD).

Published: Friday, January 21, 2022

Article Views: 8378 Release #: 20220121-1

Personal Property Customer Satisfaction Survey pilot program expands

Dr. André Kok, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Earlier this month, the Defense Personal Property Program Management Office (DPMO) at U.S. Transportation Command made a new customer satisfaction survey tool available to all customers.

Published: Thursday, January 20, 2022

Article Views: 5722 Release #: 20220120-1

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