Defense Transportation Journal - October 2025

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The editorial objectives of the Defense Transportation Journal are to advance knowledge and science in defense logistics and transportation and the partnership between the commercial transportation industry and the government transporter. DTJ stimulates thought and effort in the areas of defense transportation, logistics, and distribution by providing readers with:

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• Articles in subject areas that have significant current impact on thought and practice in defense logistics and transportation

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A Call to Action for DoD and Industry

VADM William A. Brown, USN (Ret.) NDTA President & CEO

There is a lot of positive momentum as we head into the 2025 NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting! It is important to bring together DoD logisticians and the industry that supports warfighters around the world, 24/7. The trust between the government and our logistics industry is paramount to the nation’s ability to deter—defend and fight, as necessary. As I write, the malign influence of Iran in the Middle East has been reduced significantly for the first time since the early 1980s. We should not let our guard down—in the Middle East, the South China Sea or in the expanses of Russia. The United States is in a difficult position as a protector of freedoms in these geopolitical regions and situations. What we do today matters greatly and will impact our national security for the next several decades— and more important, for the next several years.

It is not a coincidence that this edition of DTJ features Commander of US Transportation Command, General Randall Reed, USAF. He provides perspective to the Joint Chiefs of Staff on the importance of Powering Global Deployment & Distribution –Ready, United, Decisive! His carefully chosen words convey multiple themes, but one overall message. It is a call to action for DoD and industry to ensure the necessary capacity, global reach and relationships are in place and ready to go at a moment’s notice.

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The trust between the government and our logistics industry is paramount to the nation’s ability to deter—defend and fight.

maximize our current resources and make impactful investments. Industry must provide our military with innovations to

MAKING IMPACTFUL INVESTMENTS

As we look to the next several years and decades—and to the Indo-Pacific—we must

create complications for our adversaries, while employing new technologies and new ways to speed the employment of forces. While the US and our allies will be contested in our homelands, we must posture forward with massive deterrence capabilities, while also utilizing smaller units, with high readiness and success rates, and minimal casualties. This requires highly skilled forces that can deploy quickly in every domain and sustain with minimal permanent forward infrastructure. This is a whole of government effort requiring our best and brightest minds.

To that point, NDTA and industry rely on the input of DoD and other government agency representatives to ensure the required two-way dialogue between industry and our warfighters is continuous. To that end, NDTA industry members participate in planning and exercises, USTRANSCOM Executive Working Groups, Functional Committees, and other forums. The fact that NDTA is an educational non-profit legally allows that dialogue to remain as it has over the past 80+ years. I recommend that senior leaders in DoD and government encourage participation at the NDTA Chapter and headquarters levels. Participation at local NDTA Chapter levels is as important as participation at the national level and is foundational to building relationships and providing professional development opportunities. We love having government and military participate as NDTA members and participants in chapters. If I can assist in coordinating with joint legal counsel to facilitate participation at the local/Chapter level, please contact me or the NDTA HQ staff.

Finally, this edition contains important information about the NDTA Foundation and our efforts to provide scholarships, plus listings of our 2025 NDTA awardees and this year’s scholarship winners. These are fundamental elements of NDTA, and we deeply appreciate the enthusiastic assistance of our membership!

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Powering Global Deployment and Distribution –Ready, United, Decisive!

By General Randall Reed, USAF

The Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) is ready to dominate any challenge, unite all the components, and act decisively when supporting our forces around the world. Here’s how I know.

In April 2025, I spoke at the annual Battle Standard Dinner in New York, an event celebrating the US Merchant Marine Academy Graduating Class. It also commemorates those 142 Midshipmen who died while training during World War II. After toasts were given and speeches were made, the Secretary of Transportation awarded the Merchant Marine Expeditionary Medal to 14 soon-to-be graduates. Their citations declared:

This medal is in recognition for service as cadets aboard the MAERSK ATLANTA, MAERSK CHESAPEAKE, MAERSK DETROIT, MAERSK YORKTOWN, and MAERSK ALLIANCE NORFOLK while engaged in operations on US-flagged vessels carrying military or preference cargos in the Red Sea, Bab al-Mandeb, and the Gulf of Aden. For resupplying the United States Navy and Allied ships supporting OPERATION PROSPERITY GUARDIAN.

These young men and women traversed waters of sunken ships, inbound missiles, and whizzing UAVs. And they did it before receiving their commission.

We can all learn from their bravery, but we can learn other things, too. First, actors, both big and small, can create strategic, adverse impacts. Second, we need to be united to counter those impacts. Midshipmen from a revered service academy were aboard US-flagged commercial vessels supporting our forces, our allies, and our partners. Without all of us acting together, we cannot deliver at the time and place of our nation’s choosing. And without all of us gathering, deliberating, and harmonizing in person, we cannot celebrate these past accomplishments nor fully prepare for the future.

The upcoming Fall Meeting, “Powering Global Deployment and Distribution –Ready, United, Decisive,” is an opportunity to celebrate this unity. We are the most capable logistics and mobility enterprise in the history of warfare, and this conference centers on that reality.

This year’s conference will also be an opportunity to hone the human network, which makes this enterprise incredible. From truck drivers and terminal managers to AI developers and junior officers, this conference is where we unleash the enterprise.

In short, this is where the magic happens!

Before we descend upon St. Louis, I will share my framework for the conference and how you each play a role in making it real.

READY: SEMPER GUMBY

Readiness has long been our military’s tagline, from sailors standing the night watch to Joint Forces conducting major intertheater exercises. It is a war fighting motto, adaptable to every corner of the JDDE. It’s a dynamic state that is constantly changing and often tested without notice. In the JDDE, readiness begins with our ability to deliver despite resource limitations or time constraints.

For example, how should we move 5,000 American troops (and all their cargo) into Europe within a few weeks? Earlier this year, US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) coordinated the deployment of the Army’s 1st Armored Division Combat Aviation Brigade for DEFENDER 25. We managed to move hundreds of

helicopters, vehicles, and containers using a complex sequence of rail, sea, and airlift. From port handlers in Beaumont to loadmasters aboard C-5s, it was a showcase of synchronized capability to support one of the continent’s largest exercises.

Another tough one: How would we coordinate a mass casualty response when we’re several time zones away? In June, our Global Patient Movement professionals did just that. During EXERCISE ULTIMATE CADUCEUS 25, our teams operated across two bases, three federal agencies, multiple civilian hospitals, and even on a commercial aircraft. Pilots logged numerous trans-Pacific sorties while airmen at Travis built a Readiness Facility from scratch. Whether in the air or in a tent, these professionals provided worldclass care. Our medical services are ready for any challenge.

While moving tonnage and caring for patients is impressive, I am also amazed at how industry approaches complex challenges. The JDDE cannot operate without the Fourth Component’s innovation. Full stop. For instance, our supply chains remain vulnerable to increasingly complex cyber-attacks. Any given day, USTRANSCOM and its cyber security partners combat tens of thousands of attacks, yet their professionalism makes us largely unaware of it. They keep the enterprise moving.

So does our sealift. The crew of MV Ocean Giant conducted a resupply mission to Antarctica—on a balmy January day. While OPERATION DEEP FREEZE has supported scientists and servicemembers near the South Pole since 1955, the journey is no less hazardous in 2025. It’s a 70-year legacy of mission assurance that still runs hot.

From faraway exercises to internal cyber defense, we’re seeing a return to our fundamentals: Excel in daily missions and prepare for the unexpected.

UNITED: INTEGRATION ACROSS ALL DOMAINS

If readiness is our bones, then unity is our muscle.

The United States does not project or sustain alone. Our strength lies in our relationships across the military, with private industry, and among allied and partner na-

tions. At USTRANSCOM, we know that trust must be built and nurtured. Our exercises proved that. During BOLD QUEST, over a dozen nations tested their ability to speak, move, and coordinate as one. The Joint Communications Support Element conducted cross-border C2 with fluidity, proving that shared protocols across the globe are force multipliers. And during TALISMAN SABRE, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) managed a Port Operations & Related Transportation Services contract in US Indo-Pacific Command’s area of responsibility for the first time. SDDC’s agility facilitated a successful exercise with our Australian counterparts while also proving that we can operate in new domains.

Just weeks after that exercise, I visited Philadelphia Shipyard, a site where our partners are innovating alongside us. Hanwha Ocean Technology, a Korean shipbuilder, welcomed me onboard a national security multi-mission vessel. True to its name, this vessel will train cadets, respond to natural disasters, and revitalize US shipbuilding. These Philly-based technicians and engineers are building incredible vessels while strengthening global partnerships. This is multinational cooperation in practice.

Unity extends to the digital and organizational domains, too, from AI-driven forecasts to shared visibility. For instance, SDDC launched a new cargo booking software, IBS-CN, which now makes contract solicitation, data validation, and delivery seamless across the Department of Defense and industry. And our Global Patient Movement professionals collaborated with intel, cyber, and academia to better model data in a mass casualty event. These new models of information-sharing will literally save lives.

Across the JDDE, we are knocking down artificial barriers and building stronger partnerships. Whether you wear a flight suit, a safety vest, or a pair of slacks, we are united in our resolve to be better, faster, stronger.

DECISIVE: POSTURED TO PREVAIL

In the contested environment we face today, being decisive is not simply about

choosing quickly. It is about posturing ourselves so that the right decision is possible when the time comes.

The newly announced Regional Sustainment Framework reflects this forward posture. It empowers maintainers at forward sites to take on more complex repairs, giving them the tools and trust to keep our fleet ready without waiting for depot-level fixes. It also strengthens partnerships with small businesses and local contractors who now play a bigger role in regional sustainment. From aircraft maintainers in Guam to depot planners in Corpus Christi, this framework is about people doing real work faster and closer to the fight.

Being decisive also means building a logistics architecture that can survive and adapt in a contested battlespace. It means investing in survivable command-and-control and assured capabilities. C-130J air crew are now deploying with hatch-mount radio frequency antennas, giving them beyond line-of-sight capabilities that can be set up in minutes. And the Army is testing resupply drones on the frontlines, too. From the air, land, sea, and space, connectivity and agility are how we sustain the fight.

Future decisive moments are inevitably in store for us. I am confident that we will continue to prepare for any environment, lean into our expertise, and deliver for our nation as we always do.

UNLEASH THE ENTERPRISE!

The theme of this year’s conference— Ready, United, Decisive—is an actionable mindset. We must be ready, not only with our resources, but in our thinking. We must be united, not only by contracts, but by shared trust and vision. And we must be decisive, not only in crises, but in preparation.

This Fall Meeting is an accelerator. It’s where we make new connections, where we reinforce trust, and where we seed innovative ideas. I tell every participant: Do not attend as a spectator. Come as an innovator. And walk away more determined than ever to unleash the enterprise.

This call is not just to USTRANSCOM, or to NDTA, or to the services. It is for every participant in this enterprise. We gather together, like for this upcoming conference and the Battle Standard Dinner. We deliver together, from our

forts and ports to the Red Sea. And, when necessary, we fight together. Let those 14 Merchant Marine awardees be our model. DTJ

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Gen. Randall Reed, USAF, is the 15th Commander of US Transportation Command, one of 11 combatant commands in the Department of Defense. USTRANSCOM’s mission is to project and sustain military power globally to assure our friends and allies, deter potential adversaries, and, if necessary, respond decisively.

Gen. Reed graduated from the US Air Force Academy in 1989. He commanded a numbered air force, wing, two expeditionary operations groups, and a flying training squadron. Additionally, he held a variety of joint, headquarters, and base-level positions, including assignments in strategic airlift, special operations air refueling, and joint logistics spanning Operation Desert Storm to Operation Allies Refuge.

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A Tribute to the 1099th Transportation Company Saluting the River Rats:

By LTC Richard Dan Hill, USA (Ret.)

The 1099th Transportation Company has a long and notable history. It was activated in 1953 at Ft. Eustis, Va., as Company C of the 159th Transportation Battalion and later reorganized and redesignated as the 1099th Transportation Company in June 1959. Its real history, however, began as one of three Medium Boat Companies deployed to Vietnam in 1965.

Because of the unique missions, the 1099th became recognized as “the most decorated boat company to serve in Vietnam.” In March 2025, NDTA’s Craig Hymes was contacted by Dan Hill, a former 1099th Transportation Company Commander (Medium Boat) and author of the book, “Proud of What I Was…A

Soldier.” A River Rat reunion was scheduled for September at Fort Eustis and they wanted NDTA to dig up the Military Unit of the Year Award records for this highly decorated unit. A search of NDTA’s historical records indicated two awards for excellent service during Vietnam.

The 1099th Transportation Company was originally tasked to support the movement of cargo in the Saigon area, but that soon changed to moving POI, ammunitions, and troops throughout the III and IV Corps on the many narrow canals and rivers of the Delta region.

The company was involved in moving troops, such as the 199th Light Infantry Brigade, 82nd Airborne, 1st Infantry Division, and even South Vietnamese units into the interior of the Delta region. In

1970, it became a major combat support operation into the U Minh Forest area to provide POL and ammunition to the 1st Aviation Brigade. Hauling fuel in 10,000 rubber bladders and all sorts of ammunition for the helicopters, it became a primary target of Communist forces and subject to daily river ambushes.

While originally assigned to Cat Lai, the main ammunition offload site moved those supplies from the ocean-going ships to the main depot at Long Bihn. The new missions required many days of travel to the Delta. In 1971, the company moved its headquarters farther south to Bihn Tuy. The LCM 8 was never designed to operate days-long missions. The 68-ft. boats had no housing, kitchen or bath facilities, so the five-man crews scavenged materials to build

Published in 2011, LTC Richard Dan Hill’s autobiography chronicles his 24-year career in the Army, including his time with The River Rats and the 1099th Transportation Company, along with other exciting military experiences.

“hootches” on the aft deck for living quarters. The crews prepared meals they called “River Rat Stew” in a common pot with a mixture of C-rations and what they could purchase from the locals. There was no recipe for this unique meal; they used whatever ingredients that were on hand that day!

PUTTING UP A BRAVE FIGHT

The boats carried two 50-caliber machine guns on the deck next to the wheelhouse and M-60 machine guns on top of the hootches. Unfortunately, it was not nearly enough when the ambushes began. The crews fought bravely and tried to move past the ambush site quickly, but the big boats were slow, and the casualties were frequent. According to an article in the Stars and Stripes, the unit earned 52 decorations for valor, including the Silver Star, Bronze Stars and 32 Purple Hearts. This type of valor continued until the unit was “stood down” in January 1972.

To further illustrate its bravery, the unit suffered casualties during a dangerous mission on March 26, 1971. A large commanddetonated device was triggered under the lead LCM, which was hauling 10,000 gallons of JP4, killing five men. The ensuing battle around the destroyed boat earned the River Rats numerous decorations for valor.

As a unit, the 1099th was awarded the Valorous Unit Award, the Meritorious

Unit Award and was recommended for a Presidential Unit Citation for its service in Vietnam. It also was honored with the National Defense Transportation Award for “Best Transportation Unit in the Army” in 1966 and 1971. Sadly, these five soldiers were only a small portion of those KIA, died from accidents, and other incidents during the unit’s time in Vietnam.

The 1099th Transportation Company was deactivated in January 1972, giving their boats over to the Army of Vietnam. In 1973, it was reactivated at Ft. Eustis as part of the 10th Transportation Battalion and then inactivated in June 1979. It was redesignated as the 1099th Transportation Detachment and activated in May 1988 at Ft. Eustis, where it continues to operate today with an LSV, one of the largest boats in the Army, with a crew of 31.

I was honored to command the 1099th in Vietnam from April 1971 until December 1971 and at Ft. Eustis from July 1975 until October 1977. Initially, I was part of the Army Concept Team in Vietnam (ACTIV) from October 1970, riding truck convoys that might get ambushed and developing counter ambush tactics until March 6, 1971, when I was wounded near the Laotian border. While in the hospital at Cam Rahn Bay, LTC Norman Ward, commander of the 159th Battalion, asked that I take over the 1099th. I had commanded the 377th Heavy Truck Company in Germany before I went to Vietnam, and I knew little about boats. The soldiers who made up this great unit showed me a side of the Army that few know about. They were the bravest guys during a very dangerous period of the Vietnam war. I will always be proud to be a River Rat. DTJ

On October 8, 2025, NDTA will present LTC Richard Dan Hill, USA (Ret.), with a special historical recognition to the 1099th Transportation Company for military excellence. “Nothing happens until something moves!” Spearhead of Logistics!

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

LTC Richard Dan Hill, USA (Ret.), was born in the mountains of Southwest Virginia, drafted after college in 1967, and retired after Desert Storm in 1991. Now, he lives on the Chesapeake Bay in Virginia. After a second retirement, he served as an EMT with a local rescue squad, but now he is retired completely. The key to his success in the military is his supportive wife, Carla, and they are still going strong after 57 years of marriage!

Dan in a Christmas parade post retirement.

Dan talking to I Corps drivers.

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Beyond Tuition:

Investing in Scholarships for Student and Industry Success

By Larry Larkin and Barbara Parus, Managing Editor, DTJ and The Source

The future of our community—our next generation of professionals—is facing a daunting challenge. Given the ever-increasing cost of a university education, more and more students can no longer afford college. A recent survey of 1,500 college students in a report on the impact of financial aid on enrollment, by Ellucian Company, LLC, found that nearly 60% have considered dropping out because of financial stress. In fact, 19% have already done so.

Another survey of 53,000 students by Trellis Strategies in May 2025 revealed:

• Only 5% can cover the cost of attending college with their income and savings

• 68% ran out of money at least once since the beginning of the year

• 56% said they would have difficulty finding $500 in cash or credit for an unexpected expense

• Only 37% feel they can handle their debt.

Forthcoming cuts in Federal financial aid will significantly worsen this trend. These findings underscore the importance of NDTA Foundation scholarships. The financial help they provide can make all the difference for hopeful, college-bound students who lack funds. In the last 15 years, the Foundation awarded nearly 300 scholarships exceeding $750,000 in value. NDTA individual and corporate members account for 75% of these donations.

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NDTA Donor Recognition Program

To acknowledge members’ generous contributions to this key component of NDTA’s educational mission, the Foundation established the NDTA Foundation Donor Recognition Program. The Program recognizes individual and corporate contributors based on the cumulative value of their contributions. The highest recognition bestowed to a member is membership in the NDTA Foundation Hall of Fame, which consists of three societies:

• The Visionary Society recognizes members who have contributed $100,000 or more. FedEx Corporation is a member of this Society.

• The Trailblazer Society recognizes donors contributing between $50,000 and $99,999.

• The Pathfinder Society recognizes members who have contributed between $25,000 and $49,999: American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group Inc. (ARC Group), Matson Inc. , and Paramount Enterprises International, Inc. (PEI) .

In the past five years, these four companies, as a group, contributed two-thirds of the total contributions from corporate members. Who are these companies and why do they give?

Tim Chaplin Managing Director FedEx Corporation

FEDEX CORPORATION

A household name, FedEx provides a broad portfolio of transportation, eCommerce, and business services to commercial companies worldwide and the US Government. A longtime supporter of NDTA, FedEx has been a member since 1975 and is the longest sustaining contributor to the NDTA Foundation. This Chairman’s Circle Member is responsible for nearly 40% of all corporate donations received by the Foundation.

Tim Chaplin, FedEx Managing Director, Government and Airline Sales, believes NDTA Foundation scholarships have a positive impact on the logistics and transportation industry because they prepare the next generation with the opportunities and skills needed to address future challenges and uncertainties.

FedEx has many long-standing customers in the defense logistics industry and is honored to support the NDTA Foundation because its mission is aligned with FedEx’s goals. “Our founder, Frederick W. Smith, was a decorated Marine and, since the company’s inception, has focused on hiring veterans and supporting organizations aimed at advancing programs that create opportunities for individuals to learn and grow skills essential to the logistics industry,” Chaplin said.

The industry is undergoing rapid transformation driven by advancements in AI, automation, and sustainability initiatives. These shifts demand a workforce skilled in emerging technologies like machine learning, data analytics, and supply chain optimization, according to Chaplin.

Additionally, he views soft skills, like adaptability, problem-solving, and cross-disciplinary collaboration, as critical to navigating rapid innovation and complex challenges. “We aim to hire employees with skillsets from a variety of backgrounds, including those with college degrees, to cultivate a diverse talent pipeline.”

Supporting the Foundation is an opportunity to invest in the future workforce of the industry. Chaplin urges NDTA members to: “Seed the ground, foster strong relationships, become a mentor, and gift your time—all of these are crucial to the success of our collective industries.”

AMERICAN ROLL-ON ROLL-OFF CARRIER GROUP INC. (ARC GROUP)

For over 35 years, ARC Group has been providing integrated maritime and logistics solutions to the US Government and commercial businesses. Their US-flagged Ro-Ro fleet provides port-to-port and end-to-end transport. ARC Group’s logistics services include expeditionary/humanitarian life support and personnel transport, as well as stevedoring and terminal management services.

ARC Group joined NDTA in 1992 and serves as a Chairman’s Circle Member. They are the Foundation’s second largest donor. Eric Ebeling, President and CEO of ARC, sat down with DTJ to share his views on NDTA Foundation scholarships.

“The next-generation logistics and transportation component is here, whether they go to work for ARC or someone else,” said Ebeling. “We need to remain robust for the up-and-coming talent pool and bring along the next generation to fill gaps in air cargo, truck, and rail. We can do this through scholarships.”

“ARC chooses to donate to the NDTA Foundation because it is the connective tissue between government and military and industry,” Ebeling explained. “NDTA is an educational 501(c)(3) organization so, ultimately, the educational message sets NDTA apart from other organizations.”

Ebeling advises NDTA member companies that are thinking about making a first-time donation to the NDTA Foundation to start now. “We need to send a demand signal to students and to employers in logistics and transportation,” he said.

MATSON, INC.

One of NDTA’s longest serving members, Matson joined NDTA in 1961 and is a Chairman’s Circle Member. In business since 1882, Matson provides direct service to the economies of Hawaii, Alaska, Guam, Micronesia, and the South Pacific. The company’s fleet of vessels includes containerships, combination containers and roll-on/roll-off ships, barges, and ocean terminal operations. It also provides stevedoring and terminal operations in Hawaii, Alaska and eight US West coast ocean terminals.

“The US maritime industry needs college graduates and trade school graduates, and we need them at a greater rate than ever before,” said Matt Cox, Chairman and CEO of Matson. “Between the USMMA and the State Maritime Academies, many graduates are prepared to become licensed crew members, but far more are needed to meet the current US Flag mariner requirements and to enable industry growth. In particular, unlicensed positions filled through union trade programs will be needed to meet the expected demand.”

Cox emphasized, “Now, more than ever, the transportation and logistics industry—and Maritime, in particular—needs a stronger pipeline of young professionals to ensure that our country has the personnel needed to meet US Flag and Jones Act requirements now and into the future.”

Matson has many options as to where to make charitable donations, but the NDTA Foundation Scholarship program focus makes it a natural choice for encouraging more young people to choose careers in transportation and logistics. It also raises awareness of Matson among the next generation of industry leaders.

PARAMOUNT ENTERPRISES INTERNATIONAL, INC. (PEI)

Founded in 1989, PEI is an international/intermodal freight forwarder, specializing in defense, aerospace, automotive and industrial logistics. The company also provides Class 1 hazardous material storage for its defense customers.

John Coney, CEO of PEI, views the college experience as extremely important to the development of our young professionals. NDTA Foundation scholarships help the logistics and transportation industry by allowing choices and opportunities for students that would not normally be available to them.

“I also would like to see more internship programs that allow young students to have real-life work experience to influence and guide them in their professional career choices,” Coney said. “VADM Andy Brown has been a mentor of mine since the early ’90s when I was a young Navy Lieutenant. He guided me through my early career challenges, and I’m proud to say he still takes my call more than 30 years later. So, if Andy supports this program, it is ‘best of the best.’ We are happy knowing the funds will be used to benefit young minds.”

PEI contributes to the NDTA Foundation because the late Mike Kelsen, former CEO of PEI, Inc., was a big supporter of education and programs that assisted folks to achieve beyond their financial means. Coney encourages NDTA member companies to think about investing in the future—and what better way to do that than by supporting our youth?

“We truly appreciate the recognition, but more important is the great work the NDTA Foundation Scholarship Program is doing with the funds,” Coney said. DTJ

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

A member of the NDTA Board of Directors, Larry Larkin has served as Chair of the NDTA Foundation for 16 years. Contact him at lilarkin@stratvantis.com.

Barbara Parus is the managing editor of DTJ and The Source. To pitch an article idea, contact her at bparus@ndtahq.com.

John Coney, CEO PEI

Matt Cox Chairman & CEO Matson

Eric Ebeling President & CEO

ARC Group

SCHOLARSHIP SUCCESS STORIES

The NDTA Foundation awards scholarships to individuals with a clear interest in transportation and logistics. Past Foundation scholarship winners who earned degrees and are making their mark in critical roles in the logistics and transportation industry share their experiences.

As a Cadet at The California Maritime Academy studying International Business and Logistics (Class of 2025), I plan to work in local Port and Terminal Operations after graduation to help solve our domestic supply chain issues. The NDTA Scholarship has given me tremendous opportunities to make lasting connections within the global transportation field and prepare for a lifelong career making a difference in our industry.

— Ryan Edmister

This prestigious award helps fund my education at the University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business in the Global Management Program where I focus on international business and supply chain management. NDTA has provided excellent career support through the Industry Connect Program, enabling me to network and get advice from industry leaders in supply chain management.

— Benjamin Davis

The NDTA scholarship helped aid my education and guide me towards a great career path. I’ve truly made an impact using the knowledge in the field of logistics. Thank you for the opportunity to be a recipient of your program.

— Kevin An

I was honored to be the recipient of the NDTA Scholarship for my last year in college. This scholarship helped me achieve my goal of graduating Summa Cum Laude from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville in one of the best undergraduate Supply Chain programs in the country. Thank you again for your academic assistance.

— Evan Kellner Ramsey

HOW TO DONATE

I am grateful to be a recipient of the NDTA Scholarship. This prestigious award helped offset the financial burden that comes with a college education. Upon graduation from California Maritime Academy, I launched my career at General Dynamics, NASSCO in San Diego in Supply Chain where I’ve had the opportunity for internal growth and movement within the company.

— Natalie Laconsay

The NDTA Foundation is funded by voluntary donations and is empowered to help students for decades to come. 100% OF GIFT FUNDS GO TOWARD SCHOLARSHIPS. Donations are tax-deductible under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Please consider making an investment in our community’s future by donating to the Foundation. For more information, please contact Claudia Ernst at NDTA at (703) 751-5011 or cernst@ndtahq.com. DTJ

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Reliable, Sustainable, and Safe!

NDTA has a number of awards that recognize individual and corporate members, as well as chapters and military units, that have excelled in fostering the goals and aims of the Association. We congratulate this year’s award winners and thank them for their contributions to the Association, and to the greater logistics and transportation community.

JOSEPH A. TORSANI MEMORIAL AWARD FOR LIFETIME SERVICE & ACHIEVEMENT

Over the course of decades, COL Joseph A. Torsani, Jr., USA (Ret.), dedicated his time, leadership and logistics expertise to the National Defense Transportation Association. COL Torsani served tirelessly in key positions at the state and national levels, and truly embodied NDTA’s values and commitment to education, knowledge sharing and fostering the next generation of professionals. In his memory and in the spirit of his many contributions to the Association, NDTA proudly presents the Torsani Award, the highest honor the Association can bestow, on a special basis to recognize many years of service to and advocacy for the Association.

Mr. Daren Baker

NDTA Southeastern Regional & Tampa Bay Chapter President; USTRANSCOM LNO to USOCOM

Mr. Daren Baker is awarded the 2025 Joseph A. Torsani Memorial Award for Lifetime Service and Achievement by the National Defense Transportation Association. Over the past four decades, Mr. Baker has distinguished himself in the service of his country, retiring as a Lt Col in the U.S. Air Force after 20 years, serving as a government civil servant for 20 years, and as a distinguished NDTA member since 1996. While in the Air Force, he distinguished himself as a logistics expert serving in many Aerial Port Squadron assignments all over the world. As a civil servant, he supported the United States Transportation Command as the liaison officer to Headquarters United States Central Command and to United States Special Operations Command at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida. In this capacity, Mr. Baker led CODEL, VIP, and distinguished visitor delegations throughout the corresponding Areas of Responsibility. While in the service of his nation, Mr. Baker also provided decades of support to NDTA.

Over the course of many years, he served as the NDTA Chapter President for the Charleston and the Tampa Bay Chapters. He went on to serve for many years as the Florida State President and eventually served as the NDTA Southeast Regional President for several years. As a State and Regional President, he visited and supported numerous chapter activities and led initiatives to grow new chapters at Hulburt Field Panhandle and in Miami, Fla. While serving as the State and Regional President, Mr. Baker played a key role in helping to bring government and industry together to build relationships, identify and solve challenges and ensure a strong national defense. He worked closely with NDTA National, Regional, State and Chapter Presidents, sharing ideas and helping to advance the mission of NDTA.

Mr. Baker’s exemplary service in logistics and transportation and his lifetime of dedicated support to NDTA’s goals and objectives are worthy of the highest honor NDTA can bestow upon a member.

Mr. William E. Woodhour

President and CEO of Maersk Line, Limited (MLL); Vice Chairman, NDTA Board of Directors

Mr. William E. Woodhour, President and CEO of Maersk Line, Limited, and Vice Chairman of the NDTA Board of Directors, is awarded the NDTA National Transportation Award for his outstanding service to our Nation and NDTA. With the largest U.S.-flagged fleet in international commercial service under his leadership, Maersk Line, Limited, provided the United States federal government and the US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) with key U.S.-flagged transportation services consisting of maritime prepositioning, U.S.-flagged fleet operations through the Maritime Security Program (MSP) and Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA), cargo management of military cargo and hazardous materials and customized transportation and logistics programs providing global reach to over 300 ports worldwide. Mr. Woodhour’s history of building partnerships and collaboration with the Department of Defense, USTRANSCOM, the Maritime Administration, other government entities, industry, and labor helped strengthen the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise. He led from the front, providing ocean shipping expertise to shape critical operational decisions, such as the recent Houthi attacks on commercial shipping, the impacts to operations in the Red Sea, and required command and control improvements needed. For his service to our Nation and as a stalwart industry leader, Mr. Woodhour is awarded the NDTA National Transportation Award.

NATIONAL DEFENSE LEADERSHIP AWARD

General Darren Wayne McDew, USAF (Ret.), is awarded the NDTA National Defense Leadership Award as the 12th Commander of the US Transportation Command from August 2015 to August 2018. General McDew, an advocate for the DoD’s and USTRANSCOM’s special relationship with the transportation and logistics industrial base, provided leadership for the advancement of the transportation and logistics enterprise within the DoD.

He defined USTRANSCOM’s relationship with industry as the “4th Component,” aligning industry with USTRANSCOM’s military components’ recognition of their vital mission support role. He established a higher level of industry trust and a relationship providing the Joint Distribution and Deployment Enterprise (JDDE) with global mobility options and solutions that have ensured military supplies and equipment were delivered on time, with dependability and accuracy.

General McDew continuously placed a high priority on the relationship between USTRANSCOM and Industry through forums with the JDDE, Executive Working Groups, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the President of the United States. He represented the interests of the U.S. government while integrating and achieving responsive support of the Nation’s industry partners. General McDew was an ardent co-sponsor of the NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting and supporter of NDTA activities promoting a strong national defense. For his dedicated leadership to the Joint Force, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, USTRANSCOM, support for NDTA goals and objectives, General McDew is presented with the National Defense Leadership Award.

NDTA DOD DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Lieutenant General Heidi J. Hoyle, USA, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4, United States Army, is hereby awarded the NDTA DoD Distinguished Service Award for her leadership and support during her tenure as the 22nd Commanding General, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, and for her service as Deputy Chief of Staff, G-4, United States Army, Washington, DC. While serving as the SDDC commander, she provided key surface transportation support through common-user ocean terminals, commercial liner service, and traffic management support, meeting all USTRANSCOM’s global mobility requirements.

She partnered with NDTA to provide the Surface Force Projection Conference to bring government and industry together to achieve greater deployment readiness. As the Army G4, she focused on preparing the Army to meet the challenges associated with contested logistics, helping the Army to transform and prepare for the future with a focus on autonomous logistics, repair of equipment, and predictive sustainment. LTG Hoyle recognized the importance of a strong industrial base and worked to integrate industry into planning and exercise events. She also recognized the importance of data interoperability and the need to leverage cloud-based systems.

With a focus on sustaining large-scale combat operations, she charged the Joint Logistics Enterprise with recognizing the changing character of war and to ensure warfighters have access to the critical sustainment resources necessary to achieve operational superiority in multi-domain operations, regardless of the theater or the austerity of the environment. For her truly distinctive service to our Nation and DoD, LTG Hoyle is hereby awarded the NDTA DoD Distinguished Service Award.

General Darren Wayne McDew, USAF (Ret.) 12th Commander USTRANSCOM

Lieutenant General Heidi J. Hoyle, USA

Deputy Chief of Staff (G4), United States Army

Rear Admiral

Wayne R. Arguin Jr., USCG Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG-5P), United States Coast Guard

Rear Admiral Wayne R. Arguin Jr., USCG, Assistant Commandant for Prevention Policy (CG5P), United States Coast Guard, is hereby presented the NDTA Distinguished Government Service Award for his unparalleled judgment, decisive leadership, and profound subject matter expertise that have been key to successfully navigating numerous high-profile, politically sensitive, and exceptionally complex marine safety, security, and transportation system challenges, yielding significant and enduring positive impacts on U.S. national security and economic prosperity.

Rear Admiral Arguin’s efforts drove increased readiness in the prevention mission through the Prevention Readiness Initiative (PRI) development and implementation. Recognizing the evolving complexities of the U.S. transportation system—a vital network spanning over 25,000 miles and underpinning $5.4 trillion of U.S. Gross Domestic Product. He helped transform the Coast Guard's maritime transportation system security vision into decisive action, achieving landmark outcomes to raise cybersecurity protections across multiple fronts.

Rear Admiral Arguin spearheaded national efforts to fortify the American maritime industry, orchestrating interagency collaboration on a National Maritime Strategy and championing bipartisan, bicameral legislation designed to revitalize the U.S. Merchant Marine. For his exceptional leadership and devotion to the Nation, RADM Arguin is presented with the NDTA Distinguished Government Service Award.

NDTA PRESIDENT’S AWARD

Ms. Andrea Carlock Senior Functional Advisor Defense Travel Management Office

The NDTA Board of Directors has selected Ms. Andrea Carlock, Functional Advisor for the Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO), as a recipient of the 2025 NDTA President’s Award for her dedicated support to NDTA’s and DTMO’s efforts to support DoD passenger travel requirements. In her role as Senior Functional Advisor for DTMO, Ms. Carlock supports the governance, performance, and strategic direction of an $11 billion travel enterprise. Her work enables warfighter readiness through efficient, compliant travel operations.

For the past several years, Ms. Carlock played a vital role as the lead DTMO planner for the annual GovTravels meeting and helped grow registrations to over 1,273, a 12 percent increase in the last year alone. Her efforts helped bring together government and industry travel experts to examine and improve a wide range of issues that impact the government’s multi-billion-dollar travel enterprise. She actively participated in all planning sessions, helped shape the GovTravels program, led breakout sessions, travel academy classes and meetings, and participated in general session panels. Additionally, Ms. Carlock supported the NDTA Board of Director Meetings, participating as the DTMO Government Liaison. Ms. Carlock’s accomplishments as a government travel program leader supporting national defense are significant and deserving of recognition by all members of the National Defense Transportation Association.

Mr. William Burket Senior Director, Maritime Incident Response Team (MIRT) and Business Continuity, The Port of Virginia; President, NDTA Hampton Roads Chapter

The NDTA Board of Directors has selected Mr. William (Bill) Burket, Senior Director, Maritime Incident Response Team and Business Continuity, The Port of Virginia, and President, NDTA Hampton Roads Chapter, to receive the 2025 NDTA President’s Award. Mr. Burket served 31 years as a Virginia Beach Fire Department Captain and, for the past 15 years, he has served at the Port of Virginia to increase the readiness and resilience of one of the Nation’s strategic seaports.

As an NDTA member, Mr. Burket assumed leadership of the NDTA Hampton Roads Chapter, formerly the Tidewater Chapter, expanding its area of responsibility and reestablishing the Chapter. In that role, he provided key support to the NDTA-CAS Surface Force Projection Conference, hosting a Professional Development Tour of The Port of Virginia’s Norfolk International Terminal (NIT); providing the Virginia Port Authority Mobile Command Unit, Port Authority Command 1 (PAC-1) for participants to understand how command and control is utilized during contingency operations; and participating as a speaker in panel and breakout sessions. Mr. Burket plays a significant role as a member on the NDTA Ports Subcommittee, where he helps to ensure the readiness of the U.S. Strategic Seaports. Mr. Burket is a credit to The Port of Virginia and the National Defense Transportation Association and deserves our thanks and recognition for his efforts to maintain a strong U.S. national defense.

The NDTA Board of Directors has selected Mr. Bryan Scott, Assistant VP of Government Business, Enterprise Mobility, and NDTA Chair, Government Passenger Travel Advisory Council (GPTAC), to receive the NDTA President’s Award for his superior service and many significant contributions to NDTA and the passenger travel community.

For over 35 years, Mr. Scott has played a key role, providing U.S. Federal Government employees and military with top-class rental vehicle solutions in the United States and at overseas locations. His subject matter expertise and personal involvement has been instrumental to ensuring the industry provided the capacity needed to support disaster relief efforts, contingency operations, and normal mission support. For the past seven years, Mr. Scott has led the NDTA GPTAC consisting of five passenger travel committees. Mr. Scott’s leadership as the GPTAC Chair led to more robust passenger travel committees and developed closer relationships with the Defense Travel Management Office and General Services Administration’s passenger travel teams.

Mr. Scott’s efforts supported NDTA’s mission of building a strong national defense and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the National Defense Transportation Association and deserve to be recognized.

Mr. Carl Wlotzko NDTA Director of Event Planning

The National Defense Transportation Association Board of Directors has selected Mr. Carl Wlotzko, NDTA Director of Event Planning, as a recipient of the 2025 NDTA President’s Award for his many decades of dedicated support to NDTA. As a longtime member of NDTA spanning over 30 years, Mr. Wlotzko began providing direct support to the NDTA Headquarters in 2007 as the Corporate Member Liaison. In this role, he worked recruiting, retention, and career center outreach. His expertise in the passenger travel industry was a key enabler of efforts to connect government passenger travel organizations with those in the travel industry.

Additionally, he took on the role of Forum Banquet Services and Destination Management planning and coordinating food and beverage sponsorship and facilities support. Mr. Wlotzko played a key role in negotiating new hotel contracts for future events and worked directly with hotels. In 2019, Mr. Wlotzko was designated as the NDTA Director of Event Planning, coordinating event planning and execution of three NDTA National-level events, including the NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting, NDTA-DTMO GovTravels and NDTA-CAS Surface Force Projection Conference. His hard work, close personal ties with suppliers, and efforts to support NDTA through the delivery of first-class venues to ensure mission success make him truly deserving of this special recognition.

Mr. Charlie Ward Account Executive, Government Services, Landstar; former President, NDTA Jacksonville Chapter

The NDTA Board of Directors has selected Mr. Charlie W. Ward, Account Executive, Government Services, Landstar Transportation Logistics, Inc., to receive the NDTA President’s Award. Mr. Ward, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel, served the nation in key logistic leadership and staff positions, including company and battalion command and key staff positions at the division level, and then serving as a joint staff officer for the United States Transportation Command.

For three years, Mr. Ward distinguished himself as the NDTA Jacksonville Chapter President. An ardent supporter of NDTA, Mr. Ward brought leadership and commitment to his desire to serve the Jacksonville, Fla., community. In the spirit of community service and under his leadership and direction, the Chapter provided $1,750 to Duval & St. Johns JROTC Programs; over $11,000 to K9s For Warriors, Tim Tebow Foundation, and the Wounded Warrior Project. Seeing an opportunity to give beyond the Chapter level, he and the Chapter contributed $2,500 to the NDTA Foundation Scholarship program.

Lastly, on his watch, the Chapter continued to provide significant donations to the USO. At the end of 2024, Mr. Ward transitioned the Jacksonville Chapter to a new president and board of officers, and he helped them establish a path to the future. Mr. Ward is a credit to Landstar, the U.S. Military and the National Defense Transportation Association and deserves our thanks and recognition for his efforts to maintain a strong U.S. national defense.

Mr. Bryan Scott Assistant VP of U.S. Government Business, Enterprise Mobility; Chair, Government Passenger Travel Advisory Council (GPTAC)

Mr. Jason Trubenbach

Director, Trailer Bridge Europe; NDTA President Europe/Africa Region and Chair of the Europe/Africa Regional Committee

The NDTA Board of Directors has selected Mr. Jason Trubenbach, Director, Trailer Bridge Europe, NDTA President Europe/Africa Region and Chair of the Europe/African Regional Committee, to receive the NDTA President’s Award. Mr. Trubenbach served the logistics and transportation community as a Department of the Army Civilian and as an Industry Director providing the U.S. military with global logistics and mobility solutions.

As an NDTA member for over 21 years, Mr. Trubenbach provided important NDTA leadership in Europe serving as the President of the Europe/Africa Region, leading the NDTA Europe Chapters and, most significantly, establishing the first NDTA Europe/Africa Regional Committee consisting of four subcommittees, including Airlift, Sealift/Port Operations, Surface and Passenger Travel. Through the Europe/Africa Regional Committee and working with local NDTA Chapters, Mr. Trubenbach held annual working group meetings between U.S. Government, NATO, and industry logistics and transportation representatives, building closer relationships, identifying logistics and transportation challenges, and finding solutions across the enterprise. Mr. Jason Trubenbach is a credit to industry and the National Defense Transportation Association and deserves our thanks and recognition for his efforts to maintain a strong U.S. national defense.

The NDTA Board of Directors has selected Mr. Marty Groover, Chief Innovation Officer, C5MI, and Chair, NDTA Technology Subcommittee to receive the NDTA President’s Award for his superior service and many significant contributions to NDTA and the Logistics and Transportation community. As the NDTA Chair of the Technology Subcommittee, Mr. Groover volunteered to take over a relatively new subcommittee, built a close working relationship with USTRANSCOM, co-authored the NDTA Technology Subcommittee Charter, and created a process to focus on improving ITV and how data could be ingested in a data core, seeking to solve the ever-elusive challenge of providing integrated government and industry ITV for all equipment and sustainment movements.

Mr. Groover was critical in setting up forums to include a panel regarding “The In-Transit Visibility Challenge – Creating In-Transit Visibility in the Defense/Transportation Industrial Base to Enhance Mission Planning & Response.” Additionally, he represented the Technology Subcommittee at USTRANSCOM Commander’s Logistics and Distribution Senior Executive Meetings. Mr. Groover led from the front providing industry technology input into Joint Staff-led wargames helping to build stronger relationships between government and industry and to improve the readiness of the Defense Industrial Base. He shared insights by writing and publishing articles through NDTA’s Defense Transportation Journal. Mr. Groover’s efforts supported NDTA’s mission of building a strong national defense and are in keeping with the finest traditions of NDTA and deserve to be recognized.

Mr.

Maritime

The NDTA Board of Directors has selected Mr. Matthew Butram, Maritime Sealift Specialist, Strategic Seaports Program, Office of Sealift Support, Maritime Administration, as a recipient of the 2025 NDTA President’s Award for his dedicated support to the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration, Office of Sealift Support and to the NDTA.

For the past seven years, Mr. Butram represented MARAD as their lead planner providing the annual NDTA-CAS Surface Force Projection Conference (SFPC) at Christopher Newport University. As a member of the planning team, he worked over a 12-month period with USTRANSCOM’s Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Military Sealift Command, United States Coast Guard, NDTA Surface Committee and Ports Subcommittee to deliver a conference designed to improve strategic port readiness and the ability to deploy military forces and sustainment in a contested environment through the U.S. ports and on to destination.

Mr. Butram worked tirelessly to develop and hold SFPC meetings and breakout sessions and provide general session keynote speakers and panel moderators and panel members. In addition to SFPC, he also coordinated MARAD educational support and participation in the NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting. Mr. Butram’s efforts to educate, inform, and improve maritime readiness in order to build and maintain a strong national defense are significant and deserving of recognition by all NDTA members.

Mr. Marty Groover Chief Innovation Officer, C5MI; Chair, NDTA Technology Subcommittee

Matthew Butram

Sealift Specialist, Strategic Seaports Program, Office of Sealift Support, Maritime Administration

This award recognizes a commercial industry or government agency logistics provider that, in the previous year, provided innovative services consisting of mission-related or administrative services, which have significantly reduced the military forces’ nonoperational burden and allowed them to concentrate greater efforts on their core competencies. Services may include procurement, warehousing, transportation, information technology, security, human resources development, process design and execution, and applications allowing synergies with other systems.

Eligibility: Any NDTA Elected Officer, Regional President, State/International President or Chapter President may nominate any industry or government agency logistics provider for this recognition.

The recipient of the 2025 NDTA Innovative Logistics Service Award is MITRE.

MITRE is selected to receive the NDTA Innovative Logistics Service Award for their efforts to improve U.S. strategic seaport readiness and resiliency. Their efforts to analyze the cyber threats to port operations, assess seaport risks and priorities across the U.S. transportation infrastructure, and provide a wholeof-government view of seaport resilience helped the Government and industry better prepare to operate through the contested environment.

MITRE developed a threat-informed cyber resiliency methodology for assessing critical infrastructure/operational technology. They partnered with multiple vendors supporting U.S. seaports and rail carriers to apply this methodology and provide actionable insights to improve operational resilience. Using internal research investments, MITRE worked with a strategic U.S. seaport to understand where an adversary is most likely to strike key infrastructure, including multimodal infrastructure feeding the seaport. Findings from the research were provided to the port and relevant government agencies to increase transportation resilience in the region.

Additionally, MITRE organized a Seaport Resiliency Conference hosting over 140 external participants – with participation from federal agencies, organizations, seaports, and associations and partner research organizations. MITRE provided key planning support to NDTA and USTRANSCOM for Fall Meeting and has provided subject matter experts on cybersecurity to the Surface Executive Working Group and on unmanned aerial systems for the Surface Force Projection Conference. MITRE is recognized by the National Defense Transportation Association for their excellent work and deserves our thanks and recognition for their many contributions to a strong national defense.

NDTA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS –NATIONAL LEVEL

PROGRAM A

Leith Elzie, Great Lakes Maritime Academy

Eleanor Eungard, Christopher Newport University

Zachary Hardy, Maine Maritime Academy

Andrew Hayden, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Tyler Longwell, University of Tennessee Knoxville

Robbie McDonough, California State University Maritime Academy

Ryan Morse, University of Anchorage Alaska

Blanca Negrete, University of Tennessee at Martin

Daniel O’Leary, Maine Maritime Academy

Alexander Populoh, The Catholic University of America

Ty Schumann, DePauw University

Owen Scott, University of the Pacific

Sejal Sekhar, Cornell University

Sydney Valdivia, University of South Florida

William Woodhour, University of Delaware

PROGRAM B

Priya Agrawal, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

Cali Cartwright, Drury University Springfield Missouri

Ethan Evans, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champain

Golden Joseph, University of South Florida

Cameron Krebs, University of South Carolina

Bryce Lacroix, Palm Beach Atlantic University

Ryan Luhrs, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

Santino Madello, Worchester Polytechnical Institute

Jacob McDonough, Moorpark College

Lucas Scarangello, State University of New York (SUNY)

Oscar Svenningsen, University of South Carolina

Jasmine Tatum, Northwestern State University

PROGRAM C

Orquidea Rosa, American Military Academy

PROGRAM D

Tyler Kleinsasser, SD School of Mines & Technology

Kevin O’Connell, SUNY Maritime

John Simpkins, SUNY Maritime

CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY

NATIONAL SECURITY SCHOLARSHIPS

Emily McKenna • Ryan Gondek • Adam Anderson

NDTA ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

NDTA offers four scholarship/tuition assistance programs to NDTA members and their financial dependents, as well as one scholarship program for students at Christopher Newport University.

• ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM A: To encourage good college students to study the fields of logistics, transportation, supply chain, physical distribution, and passenger travel services.

• ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM B: To assist high school graduates achieve their academic goals in the fields of business/ management, logistics, transportation, supply chain, physical distribution, and passenger travel services.

• ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM C: To encourage good distance learning college students to study the fields of logistics, transportation, supply chain, physical distribution, and passenger travel services.

• ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM D: The Denny Edwards Graduate Scholarship: For graduate degree students majoring in the fields of logistics, transportation, supply chain, physical distribution, and passenger travel services; to provide college scholarship opportunities for NDTA members.

• CHRISTOPHER NEWPORT UNIVERSITY NATIONAL SECURITY SCHOLARSHIPS: This scholarship will provide financial assistance to students studying in a field that supports the US national defense. Up to three scholarships will be awarded annually to students studying in US national security studies, who are junior fellows in the Center for American Studies at Christopher Newport University.

NDTA scholarship/tuition assistance funds can only be disbursed to an academic institution on behalf of the successful applicant. If the institution is not known at the time an application is submitted, the successful applicant must submit documentation showing that he/she has in fact been accepted by an institution as a full-time student before disbursements can be made.

The NDTA Foundation fosters the growth and development of our next generation of logistics and transportation professionals by providing annual academic scholarships. The NDTA Foundation Awards recognize corporate and individual donors who have made a significant and lasting investment in the NDTA Foundation.

NDTA FOUNDATION CORPORATE PATHFINDER SOCIETY

The NDTA Foundation Corporate Pathfinder Society recognizes donors who have demonstrated a high level of support and generosity to the Foundation for the development of future logistics and transportation leaders. The 2025 inductee is:

Paramount Enterprises International (PEI)

NDTA FOUNDATION ANNUAL AWARDS

The NDTA Foundation also recognizes industry and individual donors for their contributions on an annual basis.

The 2025 award winners are:

Patron

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier

CSX Transportation

Enterprise Mobility

FedEx Maersk Line, Limited Matson

National Air Cargo, Inc.

Paramount Enterprises International (PEI)

Advocate Kalitta Air

NDTA Jacksonville Chapter Mr. Ron Perlman, Esq.

NDTA INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR AWARD

In conjunction with the senior logistics chief from each of the Services, the NDTA Instructor of the Year Award honors instructors from the service transportation schools. Criteria for the award selection are established by the military services and include such measures as the individual’s technical knowledge, teaching skills, self-development, and general leadership abilities.

MARINE

CORPS

Staff Sergeant Cesar Espinoza Alvarez, USMC

Premier instructor, Distribution Management Instruction Company (DMIC), Ground Supply School, Marine Corps Combat Service Support Schools (MCCSSS), Camp Lejeune, NC

NAVY

Mr. Tyler Ward

Instructor: Transportation of Hazardous Materials, Navy Supply Corps School (NSCS), Newport, RI

AIR FORCE

Technical Sergeant Zachary B. Brown, USAF Passenger Services Shift Supervisor, 89th Aerial Port Squadron (AMC), Joint Base, Andrews, Maryland

This award is presented annually to corporate members that have provided outstanding service in support of NDTA’s goals and programs at the local and national levels.

3Sixty

AAT Carriers

Accenture Federal Services

Agility Defense & Government Services

AIR ONE

Air Transport Services Group (ATSG)

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.

American President Lines, LLC

American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier

Atlas Air Worldwide

Avis Budget Group

Bennett Family of Companies

C5MI

Carlile Transportation Systems, LLC

Choice Hotels International

Corporate Travel Management (CTM)

Crowley

CWTSatoTravel

Deloitte

Delta Air Lines

DHL Express

Enterprise Mobility FedEx

Freeman Holdings Group

Global Logistics Providers

Hapag-Lloyd USA, LLC

ICAT Logistics

International Auto Logistics, LLC

JET Infrastructure

Kalitta Air, LLC

Landstar System, Inc.

Liberty Global Logistics LLC

Maersk Line, Limited

Matson

National Air Cargo, Inc.

Omega World Travel

Omni Air International, LLC

Patriot Maritime

The Pasha Group

Port of Corpus Christi Authority

The Port of Virginia

Radiant Global Logistics

Sabre

SAP Public Services

SAP Concur

SeaCube Containers

Sikich

SIXT Rent A Car LLC

Sonesta International Hotels

Southwest Airlines

TOTE Group

Trailer Bridge

Transportation Institute

Travelport

Tri-State Motor Transit Co.

U.S. Bank

Uber for Business

UNCOMN

United Airlines

UPS

US Ocean, LLC

World Fuel

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc.

THE Lieutenant General Edward Honor

National Defense Transportation Association Award

FOR EXCEPTIONAL ESSAY ON A LOGISTICS AND TRANSPORTATION ISSUE

This award is named in honor of Lieutenant General Edward Honor, USA (1933-2008), who was the first African American general officer in the Army Transportation Corps. He served during the Vietnam War as the commander of the 36th Transportation Group and later the 24th Transportation Group. LTG Honor also commanded the 37th Transportation Group in Germany as a Colonel.

LTG Honor’s highest positions of command include Commander of the Eastern region, Military Transportation Management Command (MTMC) from 1983 to 1984, Command of MTMC from 1986 to 1987, and Director of Logistics on the Joint Staff from 1987 to 1989. After retiring from the US Army, he served as president of NDTA from 1989 to 2002.

ESSAY: “ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE IN DEFENSE SUPPLY CHAINS: ENHANCING RESILIENCE AND OPTIMIZING EFFICIENCY”

LtCol Matt Verdin is a 2025 graduate of the Dwight D. Eisenhower School for National Security and Resource Strategy, National Defense University, Fort McNair, Washington, DC. LtCol Verdin is recognized for his essay exploring the application of artificial intelligence to strengthen defense supply chains. His research highlights how AI can enhance resilience, streamline operations, and optimize efficiency in support of warfighter readiness.

LtCol Matthew D. Verdin, USMC

Lieutenant General Edward Honor

2025 NDTA MILITARY UNIT OF THE YEAR AWARDS

Since 1966, NDTA has honored units of the military services that have performed outstanding service in transportation or a related field. These units are selected for this recognition for each of the services.

Army

ARMY ACTIVE COMPONENT

627th Transportation Detachment (Movement Control), Germany

In 2024, the 627th Transportation Detachment (TD) supported real-world missions and high-profile exercises in Europe and Africa. In April 2024, the 627th TD headed to Finland and Norway where they conducted convoy and rail operations in support of the Immediate Response exercise. Then, they spent six months in Poland providing movement control for multiple efforts and solidifying their ability to conduct expeditionary deployment operations.

Nomads deployed to Gdynia and Gdansk, Poland, where they supported the 101st Air Assault Division and the 82nd Airborne Division reception, staging, and onward movement (RSOM), facilitating the movement of over 2,300 pieces of equipment and over 200 containers of ammunition to support the Ukrainian efforts. They returned to Poland again in September for three months as a part of their higher headquarters Task Force Stillwell, a task force dedicated to Ukrainian support, where they provided movement control of over 5,000 pieces of equipment.

Their final Polish mission supported 1/3ID and 1AD with overseeing the movement of almost 3000 TCNs. While half of the team completed their operations in Poland, the remaining Nomads deployed to Greece to receive another 300 pieces of equipment from the 1st Armor Division. In April to May 2025, the Nomads wrapped up the year supporting African Lion 2025 in Morocco. They conducted reception, staging, and onward movement operations in multiple locations across the country enabling interoperability among allies and the successful training operations of 2IBCT, 173rd Airborne, and 197th Field Artillery Brigade. The Nomads have proven their continual commitment to transportation excellence.

Army

HISTORICAL MILITARY UNIT OF THE YEAR – NDTA SPECIAL RECOGNITION AWARD

1099th Transportation Company (Medium Boat) Awarded the NDTA Military Unit of the Year 1966 & 1971

The 1099th Transportation Company (Medium Boat) was a highly decorated transportation unit in Vietnam because of the area where it operated and the frequent ambushes it encountered. It was the only unit that carried supplies and equipment to units operating in the Delta region. Transiting the narrow canals of that area made them easy targets. Some of the boats carried 10,000-gallon rubber bladders hauling jet fuel to aviation units operating in that area which had rearm/refuel sites near the U Minh Forest.

Many men were lost on these missions. In March 1971, five Soldiers were lost when an RPG hit the bladder. The 1099th, also known as the River Rats, arrived in country in 1965 and served until 1972. Later, the 1099th was reactivated at Ft. Eustis, where LTC Richard Dan Hill, USA (Ret.), commanded the unit from July 1975 until September 1977. NDTA recognizes the special accomplishment of this unit, all the military units, and the contributions of the Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines, and Coast Guardsmen who made it possible.

Navy

USN ACTIVE COMPONENT

NAVSUP Fleet Logistics Center Sigonella (FLCSI) Italy

Strategically located at the center of the Mediterranean Sea on the island of Sicily, Italy, FLCSI was established on March 3, 2005, becoming the seventh Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center. Its mission is to provide netted logistics, business, and support services to US Naval, Joint, and Allied forces through partnerships and sound business practices to logistically reset the theater to sustain

Phase 1A operations and posture support to warfighters’ requirements to fight whenever and wherever required. This mission delivers flexible logistics response to enable combat capabilities for Fleet, Ashore and Expeditionary forces. In CY-23, FLCSI superbly executed every logistics mission during periods of high churn in warfighters’ logistics and transportation requirements due to the Russia-Ukraine War.

As the warfighters continue to perform deterrence stance supporting Europe’s Eastern and Northern flanks and across the USEUCOM Theater, FLCSI remains postured to execute its mission to achieve superior logistics and transportation outcomes in highly contested and distributed maritime environments. FLCSI built a winning strategy across the five core logistics functions as the theater evolved to reset logistics initiatives in the GreenlandIceland-United Kingdom gap, the Arctic Circle, the Baltic Sea and Black Sea, in West-Central Africa, the Levant Region and the Horn of Africa.

They synchronized their logistics actions with area logisticians in delivering 108 million tons of household goods, mail, cargo and provisions; 106 million gallons of fuel to Battle Forces from the Second, Fifth and Sixth Fleets; while supporting 34,000 permanently assigned service members, civilians, and their families, including 25,000 rotational forces. The combined effects of high operational tempo due to the Russia-Ukraine War and the post-COVID impact to the supply chain challenged FLCSI’s execution of its logistics and transportation mindsets to develop innovative solutions and overcome complex theater logistics issues.

FLCSI’s proven tenacity, relentless drive, and commitment to provide superb logistics support to the warfighters set the standards for the delivery of NAVSUP Programs across the spectrum of Naval, Joint and Allied operations, enhancing interoperability with mission partners, including the rehearsal of mission sets by expeditionary and shorebased platforms conducting interoperability exercises with Africa Partners, Partnership for Peace nations and NATO allies. FLCSI executed superior operational logistics and transportation services throughout CY-24 and is most deserving of the NDTA 2025 Military Unit of the Year Award.

AIR NATIONAL GUARD

193rd SPECIAL OPERATIONS LOGISTICS

READINESS SQUADRON, Middletown, PA

The 193rd Special Operations Logistics Readiness Squadron demonstrated exceptionalism and effectiveness, solidifying its reputation within the Special Operations community. Contributing to national defense strategy and bolstering international alliances, they led critical support for CENTCOM Lithuanian operations, issuing 25,000 gallons of aviation fuel, processing 98 passengers, and 9,000 pounds of cargo. They delivered warfighter and senior leader trainers to Lithuania, bolstering a stalwart NATO ally. This showcases their capability to navigate complex international landscapes with logistical expertise.

The Maintenance Support team procured 2,725 mission-related orders, including 181 critical aircraft assets. This enabled 1,868 flight hours despite a 33 percent manning shortage, demonstrating their commitment to mission readiness. The team overcame a 70 percent shortage during the deployment cycle. Dedicated airmen led the charge to sustain 164 vehicles, executing 414 maintenance actions, maintaining a remarkable 96 percent Mission Capability Rate. They maintained operational readiness despite adversity.

The Fuels Management team efficiently issued 1.06 million gallons of JAA fuel, 7,900 gallons of MOGAS, 26,600 gallons of diesel fuel, and 2,800 gallons of aviator’s liquid oxygen. This fueled 1,587 flying hours, 100,000 blue fleet miles, and powered heavy equipment training for over 1,000 students. The Air Transportation Function transported 1,729 personnel with a total value of $845,000, optimizing troop movement to meet essential training and real-world requirements, propelling force readiness. This ensured mission success. Materiel Management displayed exceptional stewardship managing mobility packages, conducting 72 on-time inventories of 5,558 line-items valued at $54 million, maintaining zero overdue Higher Air Force requirements. This underscored their role in sustaining operational tempo. The Equipment Management team drove innovation by streamlining program management across two locations, leveraging technology to automate communications

with a TEAMS platform for 144 Equipment Custodians, increasing efficiency. In conclusion, the Squadron's commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and proactive approach have been instrumental in enabling mission and serve as a testament to their professionalism and unwavering commitment.

51st Logistics Readiness Squadron’s exceptional contributions to national security and their merit for selection as the NDTA 2025 Military Unit of the Year Award.

Coast Guard Air Force

AIR FORCE ACTIVE DUTY

51ST LOGISTICS READINESS SQUADRON

Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea

The 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron at Osan Air Base, Republic of Korea, a linchpin of the U.S. Air Force’s most forward-deployed fighter wing, delivers unparalleled logistical support vital to INDO-PACIFIC stability and combat readiness. Managing a complex operational environment encompassing 18,700 base personnel and impacting over 51 million Korean citizens, the 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron executes diverse peacetime and contingency operations with unwavering precision. Their leadership in the 7th Air Force's "Super Squadron" initiative, integrating additional F-16s and achieving a remarkable 52 percent surge in combat training sorties and an 87 percent increase in the Wing's $164 million Flying Hour Program, showcases their commitment to Agile Combat Employment and ability to “Fight Tonight.”

The squadron orchestrated the rapid deployment of critical munitions and two C-17s for Exercise COPE NORTH, a cornerstone of the U.S.-Japan-Australia Trilateral Defense strategy, enhancing regional security and partnerships. The 51st Logistics Readiness Squadron is a driving force in innovation, exemplified by “BusWhere,” a real-time GPS tracking system that optimized base transportation and increased ridership by 73 percent over the previous year, and the transformative Deployable Automated Cargo Measurement System (DACMS). DACMS slashed the wing’s cargo mobility processing time by an astounding 97%, achieving 99.5 percent accuracy and saving 218 work hours annually, a testament to their commitment to efficiency and resource stewardship. This system was also critical in deploying 103,000 pounds of Aerospace Ground Equipment in support of 70 aircraft during India’s first and largest multinational air combat exercise.

These extraordinary accomplishments, culminating in the 51st Fighter Wing's 2024 Innovation Award, underscore the

COAST GUARD

USCG Support Operations Cell (SOC) of the Special Missions Training Center (SMTC), Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

The Support Operations Cell (SOC) of the Special Missions Training Center (SMTC) demonstrated an unwavering commitment to transportation and logistics excellence, earning them the prestigious NDTA Military Unit of the Year Award. Throughout 2024, the SOC played a critical role in ensuring the safe, timely, and efficient movement of essential assets in support of Coast Guard training missions at Camp Lejeune, N.C. Over the course of the year, the SOC supported nine specialized training courses across 29 convenings and flawlessly coordinated 539 range events.

Their logistical expertise was evident in the transportation of 27,542 weapons and 2.9 million rounds of ammunition over 28,697 miles—executed without incident, delay, or compromise to safety. This level of operational discipline ensured every training mission was conducted seamlessly, reinforcing the Coast Guard’s readiness and effectiveness. Recognizing the need for enhanced transport capability, the SOC strategically acquired four new trailers through a well-managed $887,000 procurement budget, ensuring long-term sustainability and asset readiness.

The SOC’s ability to adapt to evolving mission requirements was instrumental in ensuring operational success. Their seamless coordination with instructors, safety personnel, and range officials enabled 989 students to complete mission-critical training, reinforcing operational preparedness across multiple disciplines. Their logistical precision ensured that every asset arrived on time, every movement was executed flawlessly, and every training scenario was supported without disruption.

Their ability to execute complex transportation missions with efficiency and reliability reflects the highest standards of military logistics, earning them welldeserved recognition through selection for the NDTA 2025 Military Unit of the Year Award. DTJ

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Amazon

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American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier

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Bennett Family of Companies

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Carlile Transportation Systems, LLC

Chapman Freeborn International Ltd.

Corporate Travel Management (CTM)

Crowley

Deloitte

DHL Express

Enterprise Mobility

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Federated Maritime, LLC

FedEx

Freeman Holdings Group

Gartner, Inc.

Global Critical Logistics

AEG Fuels

Hapag-Lloyd USA, LLC

International Auto Logistics, LLC

JET Infrastructure

Kalitta Air, LLC

KGL

Landstar System, Inc.

Liberty Global Logistics LLC

Maersk Line, Limited

ManTech

Matson, Inc.

Naniq Government Services, LLC

National Air Cargo, Inc.

Omni Air International, LLC

The Pasha Group

Patriot Maritime

Port of Corpus Christi Authority

SAP Public Services

Sealift, Inc.

SEKO Government, Space and Defense

Sikich

SIXT Rent A Car LLC

Southwest Airlines

TOTE Group

Tri-State Motor Transit Co.

United Airlines

UPS

US Marine Management

US Ocean

PRESIDENT’S CIRCLE

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Anew Solutions

Berry Aviation, Inc.

BNSF Railway

Boeing Company

Cervello Global Corporation

Choice Hotels International

CSX Transportation

CWTSatoTravel

Echo Global Logistics

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Global Logistics Providers

GMR Transport LLC

ICAT Logistics

National Air Carrier Association

Norfolk Southern Corporation

Ocean Shipholdings, Inc.

PayCargo LLC

SAP Concur

Schuyler Line Navigation Company LLC

The Port of Virginia

Transportation Institute

U.S. Bank

Western Global Airlines

Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, Inc..

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SUSTAINING MEMBERS

Able Freight

Admiral Merchants Motor Freight, Inc.

Aimbridge Hospitality

All Aboard America Holdings

ALTA Group

American Bureau of Shipping

American Maritime Officers

American Trucking Associations

Applied Research Associates (ARA)

ArcBest

Army & Air Force Exchange Service

Arven Services, LLC

ATS Secure

Avis Budget Group

Baggett Transportation Company

Bear Cognition

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Benchmarking Partners, Inc.

Blue Yonder Defense Solutions

Boyle Transportation

Bridgeway Connects, Inc.

Bristol Associates

BTX Global Logistics

BWH Hotels

C5T Corporation

CGI Federal

Coleman Worldwide Moving

Connected Logistics

Construction Helicopters, Inc. (d/b/a CHI Aviation)

Council for Logistics Research

Cypress International, Inc.

D&G Solutions

Dash Point Distributing, LLC

Delta Air Lines

DeSpir Logistics Network

Drury Hotels Company, LLC

EMS Shipping & Trading GmbH

Europcar Mobility Group

Evans Transportation

Everts Air Cargo

Expedited Transport, LLC

Extended Stay America Hotels

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Amyx

Apex Logistics International Inc.

CakeBoxx Technologies, LLC

Cartwright International

Dalko Resources, Inc.

Delaware River Stevedores, Inc.

Enterprise Management Systems

Gridiron Forwarding Co., Inc.

FlexCold

Global Secure Shipping

Green Motion International

Green Valley Transportation Corp.

Groundswell

The Hertz Corporation

Hilton Worldwide

Hyatt Hotels

Hylant

IHG | IHG Army Hotels

Intermodal Association of North America (IANA)

International Association of Movers

Interstate Moving | Relocation | Logistics

Intramotev

ISAAC Instruments LLC

Island Hospitality Management

Jacksonville Port Authority (JAXPORT)

Keystone Shipping Co.

Kinedyne Defend

Lansdowne Coach LLC

Leidos

Lion Shipping & Chartering

LMI

Marine Engineers' Beneficial Association

Mayflower Transit

McCollister's Global Services, Inc.

Mercer Transportation Company

The MITRE Corporation

mLINQS

My Place Hotels of America

National Van Lines, Inc.

Nika Corporate Housing

Northern Air Cargo, LLC

Omega World Travel

ORBCOMM

Patriot Global Lodging

Paxton Van Lines

Perfect Logistics, LLC

Perimeter Global Logistics

Placemakr

Plateau GRP

PODS Enterprises LLC

Port of Beaumont

Port of San Diego

JAS Forwarding

Langowski Logistics

Lineage

LMJ International Logistics, LLC

Lynden, Inc.

Move One

NorSea Denmark A/S

North Carolina State Ports Authority

Overdrive Logistics, Inc.

PITT OHIO

Prestera Trucking, Inc.

Priority Worldwide

Prosponsive Logistics

PTS Worldwide

Radiant Global Logistics

Ramar Transportation, Inc.

Red Roof Inn

ReloQuest

Sabre

SAIC

Savi

Sea Express America Corporation

SeaCube Containers

Seafarers International Union of NA, AGLIW

Sealink International Inc.

Selsi International Inc

Signature Transportation Group

Sonesta International Hotels

Specialized Power Logistics

SSA Marine

St. Louis Union Station Hotel a Curio Hotel Collection by Hilton

StarForce National Corporation

Steam Logistics, LLC

Stevens Global Logistics, Inc.

The Suddath Companies

Synergy Global Housing

Taft Law

thinklogical

TMM, Inc.

Toll Group

Trailer Bridge

Travelport

Triton Container International Limited

TTX Company

Uber for Business

UNCOMN

Union Pacific Railroad

United Van Lines, Inc.

US1 Logistics

VisionSafe

Women In Trucking Association, Inc.

World Fuel

XLG Transportation Inc.

Xwing Air, Inc.

Port Canaveral

Port of Port Arthur

Solvera Global Logistics

Trans Global Logistics Europe GmbH

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Christopher Newport University

John D. Odegard School of Aerospace Sciences

Maine Maritime Academy

McKendree University

NC State University

Purdue University

Saint Louis University

SUNY Maritime College

University of Missouri - St. Louis

University of St. Thomas

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