Global Threats & Global Demand: Combatant Command Perspective

During the NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting a panel of senior enlisted leaders from USTRANSCOM, USSTRATCOM, NORTHCOM, and USINDOPACOM discussed critical dimensions of global security and logistics in the context of a multi-polar threat landscape. Addressing diverse challenges beyond the PRC, they emphasize homeland defense, strategic deterrence, and executing contested logistics across varying Areas of Responsibility. Importantly, the crucial collaboration with industry partners was explored, underscoring the need for a holistic approach involving all segments of society.

Panel members included CMSgt Brian Kruzelnick, U.S. Transportation Command senior enlisted leader; U.S. Marine Sgt. Major Howard Kreamer, U.S. Strategic Command senior enlisted leader; U.S. Marine Sgt. Major James Porterfield, U.S. Northern Command senior enlisted leader; and Chief Warrant Officer Stephen Rupapare, U.S. Indo-Pacific Command deputy command senior enlisted leader.