United States Transportation Command

Army Lt. Gen. John Sullivan, U.S. Transportation Command deputy commander, provides opening comments during the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement Executive Working Group March 16, at The National WWII Museum, in New Orleans. (U.S. Transportation Command photo by Rob Wieland)

U.S. Transportation Command annual award winners pose with USTRANSCOM Commander Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost and Navy Senior Enlisted Leader Fleet Master Chief Donald Myrick after the awards ceremony March 16, 2023. (U.S. Transportation Command photo by Brien Vorhees)

A U.S. Air Force F-22 Raptor assigned to Joint Base Elmendorf–Richardson, Alaska, receives fuel from a KC-10 Extender assigned to Travis Air Force Base, California, over Australia, Feb. 25, 2023. The multi-unit refueling mission strengthened integrated tanker capabilities while providing transportation support to the 2023 Australian International Airshow and Aerospace and Defence Exposition at Avalon International Airport, Victoria, Australia. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Alexander Merchak)

Medical representatives from across the total force work together to construct an en route patient staging system March 11, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington. Field training operations will last until 17 March and span across four locations: Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington; Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska; Boise, Idaho; and Portland, Oregon.

Government and maritime industry executives discuss readiness

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Officials from the Department of Defense and Department of Transportation, and executives from the U.S. maritime industry met in New Orleans last week to discuss wartime readiness and strengthen their strategic relationships.

Published: Monday, March 20, 2023

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USTRANSCOM annual award winners

Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, and Navy Fleet Master Chief Donald Myrick, USTRANSCOM senior enlisted leader, announced the command’s 2022 annual award winners during a recognition ceremony March 16.

Published: Friday, March 17, 2023

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USTRANSCOM commander stresses importance of logistical dominance

Auburn Braithwaite, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Preserving our logistical dominance is key to maintaining our strategic advantage, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Commander Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost said at the 14th Annual Defense Programs Conference March 15.

Published: Thursday, March 16, 2023

Article Views: 158 Release #: 20230316-1

Ultimate Caduceus tests US’ life-saving aeromedical capabilities

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Transportation Command kicked off Ultimate Caduceus today to assess the Defense Department’s aeromedical evacuation and critical care air transport capabilities.

Published: Monday, March 13, 2023

Article Views: 243 Release #: 20230313-1

MSC: United, we sail

Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Military Sealift Command is the Naval Component to U.S. Transportation Command, delivering agile, persistent and innovative maritime logistics solutions to the Navy and joint force.

Published: Monday, March 13, 2023

Article Views: 142 Release #: 20230313-2

USTRANSCOM Ramps Up Collaboration to Implement Global Household Goods Contract

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

United States Transportation Command is gaining momentum on its efforts to begin a phased launch of personal property shipments moving under the Global Household Goods Contract (GHC) in September of 2023.

Published: Thursday, March 09, 2023

Article Views: 1153 Release #: 20230309-1

Col. Zachary Hall enshrined on USTRANSCOM memorial wall

Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Family, friends and colleagues of Air Force Col. Zachary Hall came together March 3, for a memorial plaque dedication ceremony in honor of his legacy at U.S. Transportation Command.

Published: Thursday, March 09, 2023

Article Views: 278 Release #: 20230309-2

Women leaders discuss benefits of military service

DOD News

In celebration of Women's History Month, top women military leaders discussed the importance of recruiting and retaining the best and most competent personnel in the military.

Published: Tuesday, March 07, 2023

Article Views: 279 Release #: 20230307-1

Women in the military: Moving beyond ‘firsts’

By Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost

Be intentional about encouraging your peers and mentoring those following your path. It will take continuous engagement to reach a place where there are no more “firsts” or “onlys” left … where women are simply a foundational part of every team at every level — before, beside and behind each of us.

Published: Monday, March 06, 2023

Article Views: 276 Release #: 20230306-1

A look inside the world’s largest military terminal

By Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

On the west bank of the Cape Fear River lies the largest ammunition port in the nation: Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point (MOTSU). While MOTSU encompasses over 16,000 acres in Brunswick County, North Carolina, the secretive port is barely seen or heard from beyond its border, except for two colossal cranes that peak over the horizon.

Published: Monday, February 27, 2023

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SDDC: Delivering on time, on target, every time

By Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

When U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) needs to deliver by surface, it calls on the Surface Warriors of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC).

Published: Wednesday, February 15, 2023

Article Views: 586 Release #: 20230215-1

USTRANSCOM strengthens partnerships in the Middle East

By Ali Soika, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Air Force Gen. Van Ovost, USTRANSCOM commander, and Fleet Master Chief Donald Myrick, USTRANSCOM senior enlisted leader, traveled to Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar and Kuwait last week to deepen military-to-military and international relationships, as well as enhance interoperability, flexibility and capabilities within the region.

Published: Monday, February 13, 2023

Article Views: 738 Release #: 20230213-1

USTRANSCOM delivers Urban Search and Rescue teams to Türkiye

Erik Anthony, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), in coordination with the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is transporting two Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams and a critical aid package to Türkiye, following the devastating earthquakes that occurred on Feb. 5.

Published: Tuesday, February 07, 2023

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Staff-to-Staff talks focus on operations in the Indo-Pacific, ensuring a free and open region

By Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. – U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) and Indo-Pacific Command (USINDOPACOM) leaders met to better align operational plans in support of the National Defense Strategy during staff-to-staff talks Jan. 24-25, in Hawaii.

Published: Friday, February 03, 2023

Article Views: 821 Release #: 20230203-1

USTRANSCOM sends more than 60 Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine

By Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Transportation Command is delivering the first shipment of Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine as part of the United States’ $2.85 billion military aid agreement announced earlier this year.

Published: Monday, January 30, 2023

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The journey ahead: Dawson promoted to Senior Executive Service ranks

By Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Gen. Van Ovost promoted Andy Dawson to the Senior Executive Service ranks Jan. 18. Upon receiving this promotion, Dawson will oversee the successful completion of permanent change of stations for thousands of military members, civilian employees, and their families every year.

Published: Thursday, January 19, 2023

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AMC: Bringing lethality to the warfighter

By Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Military forces cannot operate for an extended period without a robust flow of supplies. But when time is critical, such as delivering humanitarian aid after crisis strikes or move military equipment across the globe — no one does it better than Air Mobility Command.

Published: Thursday, January 12, 2023

Article Views: 1328 Release #: 20230112-1

2023 News Archive (17)

Government and maritime industry executives discuss readiness

USTRANSCOM annual award winners

USTRANSCOM commander stresses importance of logistical dominance

Ultimate Caduceus tests US’ life-saving aeromedical capabilities

MSC: United, we sail

USTRANSCOM Ramps Up Collaboration to Implement Global Household Goods Contract

Col. Zachary Hall enshrined on USTRANSCOM memorial wall

Women leaders discuss benefits of military service

Women in the military: Moving beyond ‘firsts’

A look inside the world’s largest military terminal

SDDC: Delivering on time, on target, every time

USTRANSCOM strengthens partnerships in the Middle East

USTRANSCOM delivers Urban Search and Rescue teams to Türkiye

Staff-to-Staff talks focus on operations in the Indo-Pacific, ensuring a free and open region

USTRANSCOM sends more than 60 Bradley Fighting Vehicles to Ukraine

The journey ahead: Dawson promoted to Senior Executive Service ranks

AMC: Bringing lethality to the warfighter

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