Recently added articles from Defense Transportation Journal:
Regional forum-A-35 perspective.(A-35)
Sep 01, 2008; ... At the recent NDTA Regional Forum in Hershey, Pennsylvania, we held an A-35 meeting that included a very interesting mentoring session. Two senior industry leaders, Kirstin Knott, Director FedEx Government Services, and Greg Reid, Executive Vice President, Enterprise Solutions Group and ...
Who said that ...(Franklin Roosevelt)(Quotation)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... On Globalization ... "A nation, like a person, has a mind. A mind that must be kept informed and alert, and that must know itself, and understand the hopes and needs of its neighbors--all the other nations that ...
2008 NDTA Annual Forum & Expo.(NationaL Defense Transportation Association)
Sep 01, 2008; ... If you are reading this in Reno, let me welcome you to the 2008 NDTA Forum and Expo; if you're not, we're sorry you couldn't make it! The theme for this year's gathering is a very timely one: "The Global Enterprise--Transformation and Competition." Sessions will focus on remaining ...
Letter to the editor.(EDITORIAL)(Letter to the editor)
Sep 01, 2008 ... "The Operation Backpack (OP) project continues--and with good news! This spring, LtCol Bruce Woodford, USAF, ANA ETT Medical Mentor at Camp Alamo, stepped up by collecting school supplies and other things for the children. His family back home in Warrensburg, MO, arranged a community ...
President's corner.(National Defense Transportation Association activities)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Welcome to Reno! Thank you for attending the 62nd Annual Forum. We have an exciting and rewarding program planned. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The professional program consists of military and industry keynote speakers, roundtables, breakout sessions, off site tours, and ...
Straight talk on tough issues.(Interview)
Sep 01, 2008 ... Ray Ebeling NDTA CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD Prior to greeting attendees of the 62nd annual NDTA Forum & Expo in Reno/Tahoe, Nevada, Mr. Raymond P. Ebeling, Association Board Chairman, took a moment to share his thoughts with DTJ readers. His comments reflect special ...
The development and globalization of container security.
Sep 01, 2008; ... The nations of the trading world and non-government organizations (NGOs) have recognized and published the need for global supply chain security. Most of those nations have also created laws and programs to specifically address supply chain security issues. The growth of this movement has ...
A road to recovery: the Salute Military Golf Association (SMGA).
Sep 01, 2008; ... Athletes from around the world gathered in Beijing last month to test their skills. Prior to the games, however, a swimmer and a sprinter--Natalie Du Toit and Oscar Pistorius, both from South Africa--captured media attention around the world as the first amputees ever to qualify for this ...
Who are those guys? As told to the defense transportation journal.
Sep 01, 2008 ... It was just another day and just another train robbery for the Hole in the Wall Gang. As the baggage car goes up in pieces, Sundance says to Butch, "Think 'ya might have used a little too much dynamite there, Butch?" They rush to gather the bills that survived the blast ... but wait ....
Welcome to the 62nd annual NDTA Forum & Expo in Reno/Tahoe!
Sep 01, 2008; ... This year's theme, "The Global Enterprise--Transformation and Competition," is well chosen and very timely. Since we last met in Charleston, we have experienced an unprecedented explosion in fuel costs, a matter of extreme urgency for anyone in any transportation business and proof ...
Thank you for joining us! Innovation, education, and continued mutual reliance will help see us through ...(FORUM CO-CHAIRS)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008 ... At the 2008 NDTA Forum in Reno/Tahoe, a new award category has been added to the list--the "Innovative Logistics Award." It specifically references the creative approach in response to the wider set of logistical requirements that now guides us. The extended recognition spotlights ...
Exhibitors and Sponsors.(Directory)
Sep 01, 2008 ... EXHIBITORS ABF Freight System, INC. Access America Transport Ace Doran Hauling & Rigging Advantage Defense & Government Services APL Limited ARC ATS Specialized, Inc. Avis Budget Group ...
Professional sessions.(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2008 ... MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 * Infrastructure--Public/Private Partnerships Mr. Andrew Clarke, CEO, Panther Expedited Services, Inc. * The Pacific Rim--Change & Challenges CAPT Janice Wynn, USN, Chief of Staff, US Naval Forces Marianas ...
Events schedule.(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2008 ... SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 * NDTA Golf Tournament The Resort at Red Hawk Host: Northwest Airlines * APICS Workshops * NDTA Scholarship Dinner National Auto Museum Trusted Expertise--Then & Now Harrah Collection ...
Meetings.(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2008 ... SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 * CORP Meeting (Working Lunch) * Surface Committee Meeting * Chapter Meeting SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21 * Forum Site Selection Meeting MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 * ...
Guest/spouse options.(Brief article)(Calendar)
Sep 01, 2008 ... MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 22 Carson City and Virginia City * Fourth Ward School * Historic Virginia-Truckee Railroad * Lunch at Delta Restaurant TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 DIY Tours #1 Reno Sightseeing * Nevada ...
Professional development workshops.
Sep 01, 2008 ... Sunday, September 20 I 1:00-4:00 pm Wednesday, September 24 I 2:00-5:00 pm John Ascuaga's Nugget Casino Resort Southern Pacific DEF Room Managing Risk in Joint Distribution We think of risk in many ways. Among the most common definitions in teaching ...
NDTA National Defense Leadership Award.(AWARDS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... General Norton Schwartz, Commander, US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), is committed to providing outstanding transportation and logistics support to all the Geographic Combatant Commanders. He leads an organization with $10 billion in annual revenue, 100-plus ships, several hundred ...
NDTA National Transportation Award.(AWARDS)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Joseph L. Carnes is the President and CEO of BAX Global Inc. Over the last eight years he and his team successfully in transformed BAX into one of the leading supply chain providers in the industry. Their success has been in the design and implementation of the global supply chains for ...
NDTA DOD Distinguished Service Award.(AWARDS)(National Defense Transportation Association, Department of Defense)(Brief article)
Sep 01, 2008; ... Lieutenant General Mortensen was Deputy Commanding General, Army Materiel Command (AMC), during a period in which the US Army underwent unprecedented change while simultaneously fighting on multiple fronts. He was a crucial player in the massive logistical transformation and equally ...