The Official Newsletter of The National Defense Transportation Association

January 4, 2022

The 2022 GovTravels and Travel Academy will bring together subject matter experts in a variety of fields. Travel Academy provides a great learning opportunity with interactive discussions between attendees and session leaders. Travel Academy sessions will be held on the afternoons of Tuesday, March 1 and Wednesday, March 2. Session leaders, descriptions, and program schedule will be continually updated on the conference website. […READ MORE…]

By Beth Reece, Defense Logistics Agency (DLA)

From crackers and sanitation kits for America’s fallout shelters during the Cold War to COVID-19 supplies so direly needed in every state and town, one defense organization has the power to provide essentials in the nation’s time of need. […READ MORE…]

An APT attack has been identified in the biomanufacturing sector. This APT has been found within a pharmaceutical company that is involved in COVID-19 therapeutics, as well as another pharmaceutical company. […READ MORE…]

By Charlie Ward, Chapter President

For our most recent in person engagement, the NDTA North-Florida-Jacksonville Chapter teamed up with other non-profit organizations that support veterans and veteran activities. We hosted a social event at Veteran’s United Brewery, where we invited K9 For Warriors and Heartillery Group. We held a 50/50 raffle where the proceeds were shared amongst the two organizations. […READ MORE…]

The Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO) recently published the newly redesigned Fall 2021 edition of its quarterly newsletter, the Defense Travel Dispatch. […READ MORE…]

Editor’s Picks

Gen. David H. Berger on the Marine Corps of the Future
(War on the Rocks)  From talent management to force transformation, listen to or read a wide-ranging conversation with Gen. David H. Berger, Commandant of the Marine Corps about what his Service needs to become in order to remain a top-tier fighting force.

Amid Huge Shortage, New Truck Drivers Train for Some of Supply Chain’s Toughest Jobs
(The Washington Post)  Much of the nation’s $23 trillion economy rides on the back of trucks. But as the pandemic upends consumer spending habits, there has never been a bigger mismatch between the mountain of freight that needs to be hauled around the country and the number of truckers willing to do the hauling.

Pentagon’s Ponderous Budget Process is Next Target for Congressional Reform
(Federal News Network)  After having spent several years tinkering with the Defense Department’s acquisition rules, Congress is turning its attention to one of the other main factors that bog down the DoD procurement system: The byzantine apparatus the Pentagon and lawmakers use to actually fund each military program.

Air Cargo Supply Chains are Expected to Remain Under Pressure
(Logistics Management)  Air rates are feeling even more upward pressure than usual from reduced passenger jet capacity—which could be made worse by omicron fears—and congestion due to labor shortages among overwhelmed ground crews.

Fearless Supply Chain Predictions: Here’s What Will Happen in 2022
(Freight Waves)  Goodbye, 2021. Hello, 2022. What do you have in store for us? More supply chain issues? More port congestion? More driver issues? More topsy-turvy developments? Probably a little bit of everything.

Amtrak Fiscal Year 2021: Amidst Continuing Coronavirus Pandemic, Grew Ridership and Revenue and Introduced New Projects and Initiatives for the Future
(Amtrak)  Amtrak successfully advanced its COVID-19 recovery efforts throughout its 50th Anniversary fiscal year, through continued safety measures for customers and employees, increased train service levels in line with growing demand, and continued building a strong foundation for modernization and growth.

New Chat Functionality and Travel Tips: CWTSatoTravel Winter 2021 Compass
(CWTSatoTravel)  The winter issue of CWTSatoTravel’s Compass newsletter is now available. Check out articles on the company’s new chat feature, winter travel, and much more.

AAR Awarded 10-Year $365M USAFE F-16 Depot-Level Maintenance and Modification Contract
(AAR CORP.)  AAR was recently awarded a ten-year $365M firm fixed price, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center to support United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) F-16 aircraft.

DHL Express Expands South Florida Operations with New Service Center in Miami Gardens
(DHL)  DHL recently opened a new facility in Miami Gardens to further strengthen its footprint in South Florida – the U.S. gateway to Latin America and the Caribbean. By investing $10.6M in this new Express Service Center, the company is increasing its shipping capacity while enabling faster processing of packages for its international customers based in the South Florida area.

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