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Michelle Davis is nominated as a CASCOM Champion.

597th Transportation Brigade, receives the Army Safety Excellence Streamer.

CASCOM Champion – Michelle Davis

Story by Dani Johnson

October 1, 2026

Michelle Davis is nominated as a CASCOM Champion; exemplifying the highest standards of professionalism, selfless service, and dedication through her exceptional leadership as the officer in charge of the 71st Transportation Battalion S1 (Personnel) and S2 (Intelligence) sections.

597th Transportation Brigade, receives the Army Safety Excellence Streamer.

597th Transportation Brigade, receives the Army Safety Excellence Streamer.

597th Transportation Brigade Wins Army Safety Excellence Streamer

Story by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Bryson

September 30, 2026

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — The 597th Transportation Brigade, ARTRANS, has been awarded the Army Safety Excellence Streamer for achieving 12 consecutive months without a serious accident, a milestone driven by the collective vigilance of its safety officer and the dedicated personnel managing critical seaport nodes.

Current and authoritative information to drive operational insight.

Current and authoritative information to drive operational insight.

ARTRANS Data Day Showcases Automated Tools for Global Operations

Story by Christopher Parr

September 24, 2026

U.S. Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS) showcased how automated data tools are accelerating decision-making and strengthening global logistics during its second annual Data Day, held Sept. 16 at the Seay Auditorium here and streamed live to units globally.

Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter.

Non-Commissioned Officer of the Quarter.

On Track for Success: 597th Names 'Warhorse' Rail Specialist Quarterly NCO Board Winner

Story by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Bryson

September 23, 2026

In modern large-scale combat operations, the speed of war is determined by the velocity of surface distribution, and across the strategic railheads, marine terminals and commercial seaports managed by the 597th Transportation Brigade, ARTRANS, U.S. Army Reserve Citizen-Soldiers serve as indispensable force multipliers, injecting specialized civilian expertise, maturity and agile problem-solving directly into the defense transportation apparatus.

Army Expo is the largest public-facing Army event on the East coast.

Army Expo is the largest public-facing Army event on the East coast.

Fort Lee and Fort Eustis Museums represent at the Army Expo

Courtesy Story

September 16, 2026

FORT LEE, Va. -- Fort Lee Museums and U.S. Army Transportation Museum staff recently supported the Army Heritage and Education Center’s Army Expo, held Sept. 12-13 in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.

ARTRANS role in contested logistics, watercraft and integration.

ARTRANS role in contested logistics, watercraft and integration.

ARTRANS Executive Director visits CASCOM

Story by Dani Johnson

September 14, 2026

FORT LEE, Va. – The U.S. Army Transportation Command Executive Director visited U.S. Army Combined Arms Support Command Sept. 14 to discuss ARTRANS role in contested logistics, watercraft and integration with CASCOM.

Answering the nation’s call after 9/11.

Transportation Brigade at the port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

Answering the call: Fort Leonard Wood Soldier reflects on enlisting after 9/11 attacks

Story by Melissa Buckley

September 9, 2026

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — Inspired to act in the aftermath of 9/11, a Fort Leonard Wood Soldier turned national heartbreak into a career of dedicated service.

Transportation Brigade at the port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

Transportation Brigade at the port of Wilhelmshaven, Germany.

Soldiers Working Together To Secure Ammunition For the War Fighter

Story by Paul Harris

September 3, 2026

Reporting from Wilhelmshaven, Germany-- Maj. Ben Hurley, 838th Transportation Battalion, 598th Transportation Brigade sits next to his communication gear in a tiny office at the port of Wilhelmshaven in Northern Germany with a concerned look on his face.

Cable routing and component layering.

Cable routing and component layering.

Conquering the Last Tactical Mile

Story by Kate Williams

September 3, 2026

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. - Imagine a car breaking down and having to be transported 7,000 miles for repairs. Now imagine that vehicle is a critical asset needed to keep families and neighbors alive.

DIVDS standard news image.

DIVDS standard news image.

597th Transportation Brigade, JBLE SHARP Team Conquer Royal Danish Air Force March

Story by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Bryson

September 1, 2026

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Soldiers from the 597th Transportation Brigade, ARTRANS, joined forces with the Joint Base Langley-Eustis Sexual Harassment/Assault Response and Prevention team to complete the demanding 12.4-mile Royal Danish Air Force March across Fort Eustis, Aug. 27, 2026.

 Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians assigned to the 597th Transportation Brigade.

Soldiers and Department of the Army Civilians assigned to the 597th Transportation Brigade.

Rapid Support Team Drives Readiness Through Respect and Teamwork

Story by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Bryson

September 1, 2026

The 597th Transportation Brigade, ARTRANS, “Rapid Support” team operates at a relentless pace to ensure rapid deployment and mission success each day.

Air Assault Badge at the U.S. Army Air Assault School.

Air Assault Badge at the U.S. Army Air Assault School.

Logistics Officer Answers the Challenge of Air Assault

Courtesy Story

August 31, 2026

CAMP DARBY, Italy— An operations officer from the 839th Transportation Battalion, 598th Transportation Brigade graduated from the grueling 10-day Air Assault School in Grafenwoehr, Germany, successfully navigating a curriculum famous for its high attrition rate and no margin for error.

Lock and Dam 7 open house in La Crescent, Minnesota.

Lock and Dam 7 open house in La Crescent, Minnesota.

Make core memories at the Corps of Engineers Lock and Dam 7 open house

Story by Melanie Peterson

August 17, 2026

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, St. Paul District, will host a public open house at Lock and Dam 7 in La Crescent, Minnesota, Sept. 19. Held in conjunction with La Crescent’s annual Applefest, the event offers the public a rare, behind-the-scenes look at how the Corps maintains the Mississippi River navigation channel — which allows a single commercial barge to transport the equivalent of 7.5million apples.

Discharge of military cargo at Ozai Pier.

Discharge of military cargo at Ozai Pier.

Behind the movement: Transportation Soldiers enable Resolute Dragon 26

Story by Sgt. Deneisha Owens-McParland

August 3, 2026

OITA, Japan — Before Soldiers and Marines could maneuver across training areas during Resolute Dragon 26, Soldiers assigned to the 599th Transportation Brigade and 836th Transportation Battalion executed terminal operations at Oita Port, ensuring the equipment needed to support the exercise arrived safely, efficiently and on time.

Test jumps of the T-11 personnel parachute.

Test jumps of the T-11 personnel parachute.

U.S. Army Yuma Proving Ground personnel test T-11 interoperability at home and abroad

Story by Mark Schauer

August 6, 2026

Useful for seizing isolated airfields deep behind enemy lines which can then be used to receive and deploy more troops and armaments, the tactic of mass parachute jumps has a long history with American forces. The T-11 personnel parachute is the mainstay of U.S. personnel parachutes.

Federal Records Management instruction.

Federal Records Management instruction.

Behind the Movement: "Rapid Support" Team Sharpens Information Integrity

Story by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Bryson

July 31, 2026

FORT EUSTIS, Va.— In the high-tempo world of global military logistics, operational readiness is forged in the details. To maintain its critical mission to project the force, the 597th Transportation Brigade, ARTRANS, “Rapid Support” team, successfully executed a high-impact Leaders Time Training (LTT) event on July 31 in the brigade's Operations section, utilizing a collaborative format to maximize technical and administrative readiness across the formation.

310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command.

310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command.

310th ESC unit and Warrant Officer recognized at Transportation Corps ceremony

Story by Capt. Robert Wooldridge

July 28, 2026

310th ESC unit and Warrant Officer recognized at Transportation Corps ceremony. FORT LEE, Va. – 310th Expeditionary Sustainment Command’s own received awards at the Transportation Corps “Of the Year” awards ceremony on Monday, July 27th.

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