United States Transportation Command

Equipment in support of DEFENDER 24 is offloaded from the motor vessel GREEN OCEAN at the port of Kalundborg, Denmark, April 19, 2024. (Photo Credit: U.S. Army photo by Elena Baladelli)

Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost, commander of U.S. Transportation Command, speaks with Air Force Tech. Sgt. Hyacinth Malak, assigned to the 378th Expeditionary Medical Squadron, at Prince Sultan Air Base, Saudi Arabia, Feb. 6, 2023. Van Ovost recognized high performing U.S. service members assigned to PSAB for their continued efforts and achievements in day-to-day operations, helping propel the mission forward.

Airman Lacey Wipper, 22nd Aircraft Maintenance Squadron crew chief, applies a solution onto a KC-46A Pegasus Wing Aerial Refueling Pod (WARP) pylon March 5, 2024, at McConnell Air Force Base, Kansas. The WARPs are an optional capability that was included in the original design of the KC-46 and certifications have been in the works since 2019. WARPs are mounted on the aircraft’s wings and allow the KC-46 to refuel two aircraft simultaneously. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed)

A Joint Light Tactical Vehicle (JLTV) is offloaded from the cargo vessel Leroy A. Mendonica at the port of Alexandroupolis, Greece, March 12, 2024. The offload occurred during the 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division’s nine-month deployment as a rotational troop. The deployment of ready, combat-credible U.S. forces to Europe is evidence of the strong U.S. commitment to NATO and Europe. (U.S. Army Photo by Davide Dalla Massara)

Kalundborg port operation kicks off a year of firsts for DEFENDER 24

Alain Polynice, 598th Transportation Brigade Public Affairs

The 598th Transportation Brigade of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command became part of several historical firsts during port operations conducted at the port of Kalundborg, Denmark, April 2024.

Published: Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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USTRANSCOM commander testifies on top readiness concerns

Jim Garamone, DOD News

Sealift and aerial refueling capabilities are top readiness concerns for U.S. Transportation Command, Air Force Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost told the Senate Armed Services Committee April 11.

Published: Monday, April 15, 2024

Article Views: 471 Release #: 20240415-1

22nd Air Refueling Wing tests new KC-46 refueling pods

Airman 1st Class Gavin Hameed, 22nd Air Refueling Wing Public Affairs

On March 5, 2024, the 22nd Maintenance Squadron installed its first set of WARPs onto a KC-46. The installation of the pods was overseen by the Air Force Operational Test and Evaluation Center (AFOTEC), as well as the 22nd and 931st Air Refueling Wings.

Published: Wednesday, April 10, 2024

Article Views: 517 Release #: 20240410-1

USTRANSCOM Honors Strong Commitment to NATO on 75th Anniversary

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) proudly celebrates the 75th anniversary of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), reaffirming its ironclad commitment to the defensive alliance.

Published: Thursday, April 04, 2024

Article Views: 343 Release #: 20240404-1

Global Household Goods Contract domestic phase-in to begin in April

U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

The Defense Personal Property Management Office (DPMO) at U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), in coordination with military service and U.S. Coast Guard headquarters leadership, has selected 14 initial domestic installations to be the first to award shipments under the new GHC program, where HomeSafe Alliance is the prime vendor.

Published: Tuesday, April 02, 2024

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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 Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Brian Kruzelnick, USTRANSCOM command senior enlisted leader, announced the command's 2023 annual award winners.

Published: Friday, March 29, 2024

Article Views: 722 Release #: 20240329-1

Covert couriers: The global logistics behind moving classified material

Jessica Schaeffer, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

In the high-stakes realm of national security, defense couriers are the silent backbone of U.S. Transportation Command, entrusted with the global transport of classified and sensitive material.

Published: Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Article Views: 924 Release #: 20240326-1

The hidden history around Sunny Point

Lauren Hammersen, Military Surface Deployment & Distribution Command

The Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, which sits near North Carolina’s Cape Fear River, is one of the largest military terminals in the world. Built during the Korean War, it serves as a transfer point between trucks, railroads, and ships for the movement of weapons, military equipment, and ammunition.

Published: Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Article Views: 636 Release #: 20240326-1

MV Roy P. Benavidez departs in support of JLOTS mission

Military Sealift Command Public Affairs

The Bob Hope-class MV Roy P. Benavidez (T-AKR 306), a large, medium speed roll-on, roll-off ship, departed its pier in Newport News, Virginia, March 21, carrying heavy equipment and material needed to construct a temporary pier to support the flow of multinational humanitarian aid into Gaza.

Published: Thursday, March 21, 2024

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ROK Air Force, USTRANSCOM exercise Mutual Support Agreement

Erik Anthony, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. —The Republic of Korea Air Force (ROKAF) and U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) exercised a longstanding Mutual Airlift Support Agreement (MASA) in support of Korea Rotation Force ’24, February 28 - March 2.

Published: Tuesday, March 05, 2024

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USTRANSCOM Liaison Officer Conference Builds Connections, Strengthens Global Coordination

Iain Page, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

SCOTT AIR FORCE BASE, Ill. — U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) held its Liaison Officer (LNO) Conference Feb. 27 through Mar. 1, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois. The conference brought together USTRANSCOM military and civilian personnel who represent the command across the ten other combatant commands.

Published: Friday, March 01, 2024

Article Views: 861 Release #: 20240301-1

USTRANSCOM analysts receive Gen. Tuttle Award

Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Roy Longley, a senior analyst at U.S. Transportation Command, and Bryan Spaunhorst, capabilities development and requirements manager at USTRANSCOM, were recognized with the Gen. William G. T. Tuttle, Jr. Award for Business Acumen in Defense and Government at the National Defense Industrial Association Logistics Forum on Feb. 7.

Published: Friday, February 09, 2024

Article Views: 1273 Release #: 20240209-1

USTRANSCOM champions logistics mobility, data analytics to bolster integrated deterrence

Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Transportation Command’s deputy commander, Army Lt. Gen. John Sullivan, addressed government and industry leaders at the National Logistics Forum on Feb. 7, discussing strategic mobility’s critical role in bolstering national and global security.

Published: Friday, February 09, 2024

Article Views: 1379 Release #: 20240209-1

MSC chartered ship MV Ocean Gladiator arrives at McMurdo Station ice-pier to begin cargo offload in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2024

Sarah Cannon, Military Sealift Command Pacific

The Military Sealift Command chartered ship MV Ocean Gladiator has arrived at the ice-pier at McMurdo Station, Antarctica in support of the annual resupply mission to McMurdo Station, Antarctica; Operation Deep Freeze 2024.

Published: Thursday, January 25, 2024

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USTRANSCOM hosts combatant command C4 cyber roundtable

Jessica Brown, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

U.S. Transportation Command hosted cyber military leaders at the Command, Control, Communications, and Cyber Systems (C4) Roundtable on Jan. 18.

Published: Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Article Views: 1849 Release #: 20240123-1

Army logistics symposium examines future large joint-force deployment operations

Rob Wieland, Military Surface Deployment & Distribution Command Public Affairs

The Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command kicked off the new year by hosting its annual Deployment and Distribution Synchronization Symposium, or D2S2, here Jan. 10-11 to synchronize requirements to support a large joint-force deployment operation in a contested environment.

Published: Tuesday, January 23, 2024

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Global mission, strategic vision: SEAC Black's in-depth visit to USTRANSCOM

Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (SEAC), Marine Corps Sgt. Maj. Troy E. Black, visited U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) on Jan. 9, 2024, to gain a deeper understanding of the combatant command's global mission and how it supports the National Defense Strategy.

Published: Wednesday, January 17, 2024

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MSC-chartered ships arrive at halfway points in journey to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2024

Sarah Cannon, Military Sealift Command Pacific

Two Military Sealift Command chartered ships have arrived at the halfway points in their journeys to journey to McMurdo Station, Antarctica and their support of the annual resupply mission to McMurdo Station, Antarctica; Operation Deep Freeze 2024.

Published: Wednesday, January 10, 2024

Article Views: 1583 Release #: 20240110-1

USTRANSCOM deputy commander delivers keynote on contested logistics at DOD Maintenance Symposium

Jonathan Stefanko, U.S. Transportation Command Public Affairs

Army Lt. Gen. John Sullivan spoke at the 2023 Department of Defense Maintenance Symposium, held Dec. 18-21, where maintainers from across the Department of Defense, industry and academia gathered to discuss the pacing of national security threats to the sustainment enterprise.

Published: Friday, January 05, 2024

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2024 News Archive (19)

Kalundborg port operation kicks off a year of firsts for DEFENDER 24

USTRANSCOM commander testifies on top readiness concerns

22nd Air Refueling Wing tests new KC-46 refueling pods

USTRANSCOM Honors Strong Commitment to NATO on 75th Anniversary

Global Household Goods Contract domestic phase-in to begin in April

USTRANSCOM annual award winners

Covert couriers: The global logistics behind moving classified material

The hidden history around Sunny Point

MV Roy P. Benavidez departs in support of JLOTS mission

ROK Air Force, USTRANSCOM exercise Mutual Support Agreement

USTRANSCOM Liaison Officer Conference Builds Connections, Strengthens Global Coordination

USTRANSCOM analysts receive Gen. Tuttle Award

USTRANSCOM champions logistics mobility, data analytics to bolster integrated deterrence

MSC chartered ship MV Ocean Gladiator arrives at McMurdo Station ice-pier to begin cargo offload in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2024

USTRANSCOM hosts combatant command C4 cyber roundtable

Army logistics symposium examines future large joint-force deployment operations

Global mission, strategic vision: SEAC Black's in-depth visit to USTRANSCOM

MSC-chartered ships arrive at halfway points in journey to Antarctica in support of Operation Deep Freeze 2024

USTRANSCOM deputy commander delivers keynote on contested logistics at DOD Maintenance Symposium

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