United States Transportation Command

U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Jered Helwig, right, deputy commander of U.S. Transportation Command, and Japan Air Self-Defense Force Lt. Gen. Chuji Ando, commander of Air Support Command, receive a briefing at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, Dec. 17, 2025. Ando visited the command to discuss shared global mobility goals.

Gen. Randall Reed, U.S. Transportation Command commander, and Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, Defense Logistics Agency director, attend a briefing at USTRANSCOM’s global operations center during the U.S. Refiner’s Summit at Scott Air Force Base, IL. The summit highlights the importance of strong relationships between the fuel industry and the Department of War. (Photos by Brien Vorhees)

The U.S. Transportation Command and Republic of Korea Air Transportation Working Group met at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. The group met to discuss the mutual airlift support agreement, part of a 38-year partnership between the U.S. and South Korean militaries. (U.S. Transportation Command photo by Brien Vorhees)

The MV ARC Endeavor arrives at the port of Narvik, Norway, on Apr. 27, 2025, carrying over 200 pieces of equipment for Swift Response 2025. SR25 involves approximately 4,100 U.S. participants and 1,900 personnel from 14 other countries to include Finland, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, the Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Daniel Yeadon)

U.S., Japan deepens air mobility cooperation during Illinois visit

Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs; Capt Denise Guiao-Corpuz, Air Mobility Command Public Affairs

Japan’s top air mobility officer met with U.S. Transportation Command leaders this week to tighten defense coordination across the Indo-Pacific.

Published: Monday, December 29, 2025

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USTRANSCOM, DLA, and Oil Refinery Executives Convene for Historic Summit

Nate Allen, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Top leaders from U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), and representatives from 10 major U.S. oil refineries and distributors gathered today for a first-ever summit aimed at bolstering their partnerships in projecting and sustaining forces worldwide during prolonged crises.

Published: Tuesday, November 18, 2025

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U.S. and ROK working group enhance readiness, regional security

Nate Allen, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

The U.S. Transportation Command and Republic of Korea Air Transportation Working Group met at USTRANSCOM headquarters this week.

Published: Friday, September 19, 2025

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USTRANSCOM commander, allies advance NATO mobility in Europe

Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, commander, U.S. Transportation Command, concluded a Sept. 4-12 European tour, during which he met U.S. and foreign leaders in Belgium, Italy, Latvia, Sweden and Norway to sharpen defense logistics readiness in Europe.

Published: Thursday, September 18, 2025

Article Views: 894 Release #: 20250918-1

USTRANSCOM, DOD and interagency partners exercise critical capability in US, Indo-Pacific

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Transportation Command’s annual Ultimate Caduceus exercise kicked off today, testing how the Defense Department and its interagency and industry partners coordinate military patient movement from the Indo-Pacific to United States.

Published: Monday, July 21, 2025

Article Views: 1913 Release #: 20250721-1

Five Patriot Express routes closing

By Nate Allen, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Five Patriot Express (PE) flight lanes will close, effective October 1, 2025. The routes include Incirlik Air Base, Turkey; Naval Support Activity Naples, Italy; Naval Station Rota, Spain; Naval Air Station Sigonella, Italy; and Naval Support Activity Souda Bay, Greece.

Published: Tuesday, July 01, 2025

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Commander, U.S. Transportation Command meets Republic of Korea defense leaders

Jonathan Stefanko

On June 9–10, Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, visited the Republic of Korea as part of a multi-nation Indo-Pacific trip focused on advancing logistics coordination and regional mobility planning.

Published: Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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Commander, U.S. Transportation Command meets Japanese defense leaders

Jonathan Stefanko

On June 6, Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, met in Tokyo with Gen Nakatani, Japanese defense minister; Gen. Yoshihide Yoshida, chief of staff of Japan’s Joint Staff; Gen. Kenichiro Nagumo, commander of the Japan Joint Operations Command; and other Japanese defense officials to discuss military readiness

Published: Friday, June 06, 2025

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Commander, U.S. Transportation Command meets Philippine defense and diplomatic leaders

Jonathan Stefanko

On June 5, Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, made his inaugural visit to the Philippines as part of a multi-week trip to the Indo-Pacific region.

Published: Thursday, June 05, 2025

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U.S., South Korea transportation commands deepen Indo-Pacific logistics ties

Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, hosted South Korean Brig. Gen. Hyunseok Bang May 12 to discuss logistics coordination in an increasingly challenging Indo-Pacific region.

Published: Tuesday, May 27, 2025

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Stevedores, Soldiers set stage for successful African Lion 2025

Maj. Joe Legros, U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa

A stevedore shouted over the diesel hum of cranes as the first storage container was lifted out of the cargo ship and onto Tunisian soil. For the untrained eye, it may have looked like just another port delivery. But for the Soldiers and civilians waiting at the port of Gabes, it marked the start of something much bigger.

Published: Monday, April 28, 2025

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McChord C-17s first in AMC to refuel with commercial KDC-10B tanker

Senior Airman Megan Geiger, 62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs

In a historic first for Air Mobility Command, U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 62d Operations Support Squadron and 8th Airlift Squadron conducted a C-17 Globemaster III training flight to execute aerial refueling with a commercial KDC-10B on April 10, 2025. The mission leveraged a Pacific Air Forces contract for refueling support in the region.

Published: Wednesday, April 23, 2025

Article Views: 1135 Release #: 20250424-1

62d APS readies fire truck for airlift, supporting swift humanitarian aid

Senior Airman Megan Geiger, 62d Airlift Wing Public Affairs

U.S. Air Force Airmen with the 62d Aerial Port Squadron, 446th APS and 709th Airlift Squadron from Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, load a fire truck onto a C-5M Super Galaxy at Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington, April 8, 2025.

Published: Friday, April 11, 2025

Article Views: 966 Release #: 20250424-1

Global reach, relentless impact: 6th Airlift Squadron leads the force in strategic airlift

Capt. Kitsana Dounglomchan, Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst

For six consecutive months, from Oct. 1, 2024, to March 31, 2025, the 6th Airlift Squadron and 305th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron of the 305th Air Mobility Wing at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, N.J., stood at the forefront of global mobility operations.

Published: Wednesday, April 09, 2025

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USTRANSCOM scales AI to improve readiness, ease workloads, share solutions

Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

USTRANSCOM is using AI to solve mission problems — from predicting cargo delays to applying policy more effectively.

Published: Thursday, April 03, 2025

Article Views: 2033 Release #: 20250403-1

As Tanker Fleet Modernizes, Time Is Now for Cargo Aircraft Recap

C. Todd Lopez, DOD News

As a warfighting command responsible for projecting, maneuvering and sustaining the joint force, U.S. Transportation Command depends heavily on the U.S. tanker aircraft fleet, which includes both the aging KC-135 Stratotanker and the new KC-46 Pegasus.

Published: Thursday, March 27, 2025

Article Views: 1510 Release #: 20250327-1

USTRANSCOM readies for 2025 moving season with close eye on quality for servicemembers, families

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Transportation Command’s (USTRANSCOM) Defense Personal Property Management Office (DPMO), in coordination with the military services and U.S. Coast Guard, is adjusting its plan for how military household goods will be moved during the 2025 moving season.

Published: Wednesday, March 19, 2025

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Army, Air Force team proves port-opening at exercise Turbo Distribution

MSgt. Tristan McIntire, 621 Contingency Response Wing Public Affairs

More than 150 Soldiers and Airmen conducted round-the-clock aerial port and cargo-transfer operations in exercise Turbo Distribution, March 12-17, 2025, at Westover Air Reserve Base, Mass.

Published: Wednesday, March 12, 2025

Article Views: 862 Release #: 20250408-1

MSC Chartered Ship MV Ocean Giant Completes Cargo Offload in Support of Operation Deep Freeze 2025

Sarah Cannon, Military Sealift Command-Pacific

The Military Sealift Command chartered ship MV Ocean Giant has completed a cargo offload of supplies at McMurdo Station, Antarctica in support of the annual resupply mission Operation Deep Freeze 2025.

Published: Wednesday, February 12, 2025

Article Views: 1482 Release #: 20250212-1

Commander, US Transportation Command meets with Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, commander, U.S. Transportation Command, met with Air Force Gen. Gregory Guillot, commander of North American Aerospace Defense Command and U.S. Northern Command, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 6.

Published: Monday, February 10, 2025

Article Views: 1589 Release #: 20250210-1

Commander, US Transportation Command meets with Deputy Commander, US Space Command

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, commander, U.S. Transportation Command, met with Army Lt. Gen. Thomas James, deputy commander, U.S. Space Command, at Peterson Space Force Base, Colorado, Feb. 6.

Published: Friday, February 07, 2025

Article Views: 1865 Release #: 20250207-1

Commander, US Transportation Command meets with Commander, US Strategic Command

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, commander, U.S. Transportation Command, met with Air Force Gen. Anthony Cotton, commander, U.S. Strategic Command, at Offutt Air Force Base, Nebraska, Feb. 5.

Published: Thursday, February 06, 2025

Article Views: 2234 Release #: 20250206-1

Senior Executive Service induction ceremony at U.S. Transportation Command

Iain Page, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Transportation Command hosted a Senior Executive Service induction ceremony Jan. 24 for Patrick Grimsley, U.S. Transportation Command’s Command, Control, Communications and Cyber Systems executive director.

Published: Friday, January 31, 2025

Article Views: 2187 Release #: 20250131-1

USTRANSCOM commander travels to Europe to meet with US military leaders

Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Air Force Gen. Randall Reed traveled to Germany and Belgium Jan. 21-24, 2025, marking his first visit to the region as the commander of U.S. Transportation Command.

Published: Tuesday, January 28, 2025

Article Views: 1730 Release #: 20250128-1

Commander, U.S. Transportation Command Meets with Commander, U.S. Africa Command

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Air Force Gen. Randall Reed, commander, U.S. Transportation Command, met with Marine Corps Gen. Michael Langley, commander, U.S. Africa Command, in Stuttgart, Germany, Jan. 23.

Published: Monday, January 27, 2025

Article Views: 1454 Release #: 20250127-1

2025 News Archive (25)

U.S., Japan deepens air mobility cooperation during Illinois visit

USTRANSCOM, DLA, and Oil Refinery Executives Convene for Historic Summit

U.S. and ROK working group enhance readiness, regional security

USTRANSCOM commander, allies advance NATO mobility in Europe

USTRANSCOM, DOD and interagency partners exercise critical capability in US, Indo-Pacific

Five Patriot Express routes closing

Commander, U.S. Transportation Command meets Republic of Korea defense leaders

Commander, U.S. Transportation Command meets Japanese defense leaders

Commander, U.S. Transportation Command meets Philippine defense and diplomatic leaders

U.S., South Korea transportation commands deepen Indo-Pacific logistics ties

Stevedores, Soldiers set stage for successful African Lion 2025

McChord C-17s first in AMC to refuel with commercial KDC-10B tanker

62d APS readies fire truck for airlift, supporting swift humanitarian aid

Global reach, relentless impact: 6th Airlift Squadron leads the force in strategic airlift

USTRANSCOM scales AI to improve readiness, ease workloads, share solutions

As Tanker Fleet Modernizes, Time Is Now for Cargo Aircraft Recap

USTRANSCOM readies for 2025 moving season with close eye on quality for servicemembers, families

Army, Air Force team proves port-opening at exercise Turbo Distribution

MSC Chartered Ship MV Ocean Giant Completes Cargo Offload in Support of Operation Deep Freeze 2025

Commander, US Transportation Command meets with Commander, North American Aerospace Defense Command

Commander, US Transportation Command meets with Deputy Commander, US Space Command

Commander, US Transportation Command meets with Commander, US Strategic Command

Senior Executive Service induction ceremony at U.S. Transportation Command

USTRANSCOM commander travels to Europe to meet with US military leaders

Commander, U.S. Transportation Command Meets with Commander, U.S. Africa Command

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