Recently added articles from Defense Transportation Journal:
NDTA educational benefits.(A-35)(Interview)
Apr 01, 2009; ... The National Defense Transportation Association Scholarship program supports NDTA members of any age. Two programs are available: Academic Scholarship A--tuition assistance to college students enrolled in an undergraduate degree program in transportation, physical distribution, logistics, ...
Thoughts on the global economic crisis.(EDITORIAL)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Many of you know that I take a group of logistics students to The Netherlands every year. Having just returned from my tenth trip, I can say that the economy is just as bad there as it is here. Business failures, layoffs, and significant declines were evident at all of the businesses we ...
NDTA membership--your best advantage.(PRESIDENT'S CORNER)
Apr 01, 2009; ... In the last issue of the DTJ, I wrote about the economic difficulties expected for 2009. The economy remains weak, and even with the massive stimulus bill, the economic future is uncertain. The demands for goods and services have declined. Industry is responding by laying-off employees, ...
An ounce of prevention: MSC and partners collaborate to thwart pirates.
Apr 01, 2009; ... An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure. This is the idea behind a new initiative developed by MSC and other key defense, maritime, and law enforcement agencies to reduce the vulnerability of US-flagged cargo carriers to piracy attacks. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] ...
Catawba assists pirated Faina.
Apr 01, 2009; ... For four months, the crew of Military Sealift Command fleet ocean tug USNS Catawba watched over the Ukrainian-owned, Belize-flagged cargo ship MV Faina that was hijacked by Somali pirates in the Indian Ocean September 25. When Faina was released from the pirates February 5, ...
Piracy on the high seas March 2009 timeline.(Chronology)
Apr 01, 2009 ... Piracy on the high seas | March 2009 timeline (as the DTJ goes to press) New tactics include the attack of ships further out to sea; "motherships," which may appear innocuous-looking civilian vessels, are utilized. Vessels need to be vigilant to unusual vessels, ...
Enhancing supply chain operations in tough times: XIO Strategies' survey reveals deployment priorities for 2009.
Apr 01, 2009; ... The DOD has made great strides in the past few years, building initiatives that significantly enhance supply chain and asset visibility through the use of technology. But recently, a question has been lingering: How will DOD programs be impacted by the current budget crisis in Washington? ...
National defense transportation association.(Directory)
Apr 01, 2009 ... <Pre> GOVERNMENT AND MILITARY AGENCIES20 Department of State (DOS) 20 Department of Defense (DOD) 21 Joint Chiefs of Staff (Logistics Directorate, J-4) ...
Corporate member honor roll.(National Defense Transportation Association)(Directory)
Apr 01, 2009 ... ALMANAC 2009 Your support ensures the viability of NDTA and, at the same time, sustains programs and events that are open to our general membership. We sincerely thank you for your confidence in and commitment to the National Defense Transportation Association. ...
NDTA directory.(National Defense Transportation Association)(Directory)
Apr 01, 2009 ... ALMANAC 2009 National Officers Board of Directors Vice Presidents Vice Presidents at Large Government Liaison Representatives Regional Presidents State Vice Presidents Chapter Presidents A-35 Representatives NDTA extends sincere thanks to our Board, ...
Pages future.(SS United States)
Apr 01, 2009; ... This month's issue of the DTJ marks the beginning of a new focus for this column. Since the start of the Pages Past feature back in 1994, our purpose has been to reflect on the history and important events in NDTA's past. In 1994 we celebrated the Association's 50th Anniversary--and it was ...
Human capital: protecting Critical Manufacturing and the Defense Industrial Base with SRP--secured, resilient prepared.(PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT)
Apr 01, 2009; ... The nation has met the harsh challenges of protecting our national security, weakened by the tragedies of terrorism, natural disasters, and low priorities of infrastructure protection by an immense response at all levels of Government and the commercial sector. This response called on its ...
Rebuilding our Nation's infrastructure: the time has come and the time is now!(HOMELAND SECURITY)
Apr 01, 2009; ... If you're a regular reader of my Homeland Security column, you're aware that my last two columns have focused on our Nations deteriorating transportation infrastructure and the need to DO SOMETHING NOW! Hopefully, through these columns, I have made the case for the need to take quick ...
Bookshelf ideas.(United States Government Accountability Office reports)(Website list)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Several years ago, I culled the latest GAO (US Government Accountability Office) reports for items pertaining to defense logistics and transportation. Here are some that appeared in 2008 and 2009. I have included each respective link should you want to access them directly. You can also ...
In memoriam.(Obituary)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Frank Hayden passed away at his home in Bethesda, MD, on Sunday, February 8, 2009. Frank was a graduate of the US Merchant Marine Academy; as a midshipman, he sailed on Liberty Ships during World War II and participated in the D-Day invasion while aboard the SS William N. Pendleton. After ...
In memoriam.(Obituary)(Brief article)
Apr 01, 2009; ... Jack Macy passed away from a short illness on February 11. Jack was the President of the San Francisco Bay Area Chapter of the National Defense Transportation Association from 1978 to 1979. He was also the Pacific Southwest ...
Building upon our strength: communicating to better our organization and ourselves.(A-35)
Feb 01, 2009; ... NDTA's A-35 members are spread out across the United States and in eight different countries overseas, but distance should not be a barrier to maintaining a comprehensive A-35 program. We have the means to be effective--to better communicate and tie our A-35 network together thanks to our ...
Change is in the air.(transportation trends)(Editorial)
Feb 01, 2009; ... Wow. 2009 is here already. I don't believe there are too many of us who were unhappy to see the last of 2008. So here we are, facing a new year, a new administration, and, no doubt, a lot of changes in the transportation area. For whatever they are worth, here are my thoughts on what's ...
Errata.(Correction notice)
Feb 01, 2009 ... In the article "Joint Shipment Manager" in the Dec. 2008 issue of the DTJ, the epilogue section (pg. 11) incorrectly identified the CULT acronym. It should read "Common User Land Transportation." Within the DOD, CULT is a point-to-point land transport service operated by a single Service ...
2009 outlook.(PRESIDENT'S CORNER)(forecasts and planning on United States economy and the military)
Feb 01, 2009; ... The year 2008 is behind us--and we are glad, but the crystal ball for 2009 is murky. By all accounts it will be a difficult, unpredictable year. The financial crisis of 2008 was not expected. Full recovery is in the distant future. In 2009, the economy will remain weak and uncertain. ...