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Kalmar TRA240 Rough Terrain Container Handler.

Kalmar TRA240 Rough Terrain Container Handler.

477th Inland Cargo Transportation Company stages equipment at Philippine seaport for the first time

Story by Maj. India Hunter

April 27, 2026

MARYSVILLE, Wash. — At a seaport in the Philippines, a set of heavy-lift cargo-handling equipment sits ready for current missions, training exercises, and whatever comes next.

Ground guidance for a Mine-Resistant Armor Protected All-Terrain Vehicle.

Ground guidance for a Mine-Resistant Armor Protected All-Terrain Vehicle.

Master Driver Course at Fort Lee Strengthens Army Readiness Through Standardized Training

Story by Staff Sgt. Jerry Zuetrong

April 17, 2026

FORT LEE, Va. — April 17, 2026 — Soldiers from across active, Reserve and National Guard components gathered at Fort Lee for the Master Driver Training Qualification Course, a two-week program designed to standardize vehicle operations and ensure units across the Army follow consistent regulatory guidance.

"Rapid Support" operations team, transportation planning specialist.

"Rapid Support" operations team, transportation planning specialist.

ARTRANS DA civilians share expertise, boost port operations readiness

Story by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Bryson

April 10, 2026

FORT EUSTIS, Va.– Department of the Army civilians are leveraging their operational expertise to broaden learning and sharpen skills across the 597th Transportation Brigade, Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS), underscoring the critical role civilians play in Army readiness.

Standard image from DIVDS news.

Standard image from DIVDS news.

Multinational partners develop K-9 MEDEVAC procedures for working dogs across KFOR

Story by Capt. Balinda Oneal

March 30, 2026

CAMP BONDSTEEL, Kosovo – Multinational forces assigned to Kosovo Force (KFOR) Regional Command-East, in coordination with Regional Command-West, conducted K-9 medical evacuation training across Kosovo, March 17, 2026, to establish procedures for transporting military working dogs to surgical care.

U.S. Army combat medics, utilize the Battlefield Assisted Trauma Distributed Observation Kit.

Rapid Support Soldier of the Quarter Spec. Destiny Dobbs.

8th FRSD Exercises Critical Sea-to-Shore Medical Capabilities

Story by 1st Lt. Maddy Gonzalez

March 26, 2026

JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii – Soldiers from the 8th Forward Resuscitative and Surgical Detachment, 18th Theater Medical Command, with support from 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary), conducted littoral medical training, March 20-24, 2026, aboard a U.S. Army Maneuver Support Vessel (Light)-01.

Rapid Support Soldier of the Quarter Spec. Destiny Dobbs.

Rapid Support Soldier of the Quarter Spec. Destiny Dobbs.

Quarterly Board Develops Leaders, Fosters Friendly Competition Between Surface Warriors

Story by Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Bryson

March 24, 2026

FORT EUSTIS, Va. — U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers, currently attached to the 841st Transportation Battalion and 842nd Transportation Battalion, 597th Transportation Brigade, U.S. Army Transportation Command (ARTRANS), paused their demanding sustainment missions to compete in the Quarterly Soldier and Noncommissioned Officer (NCO) Boards at the 597th “Rapid Support” headquarters.

Transportation Security Administration canine training instructors from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Transportation Security Administration canine training instructors from John F. Kennedy International Airport.

Fort Hamilton Hosts TSA‑Led Multi‑Agency K‑9 Training to Strengthen Regional Readiness

Story by Mark Getman

March 22, 2026

FORT HAMILTON, N.Y. — More than a dozen federal, state and local agencies trained together at Fort Hamilton on March 11, 2026, as Transportation Security Administration canine training instructors from John F. Kennedy International Airport led a large‑scale multi‑agency K‑9 readiness training event, designed to strengthen regional detection capabilities and interagency coordination.

M1120 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck during transportation operations.

M1120 Heavy Expanded Mobility Tactical Truck during transportation operations.

SAG - SDT integration accelerates Soldier readiness

Story by Greg Wilson

March 17, 2026

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. – “See first, understand first, act first.” This doctrinal phrase underscores how information is fundamental to Army readiness. It’s a reminder that readiness doesn’t begin on a battlefield or a training range. It begins with clear, timely, trustworthy information that allows leaders to make decisions before challenges become problems.

834th Transportation Brigade, holds a shift meeting as equipment and cargo is readied for rail movement from the Port of San Diego.

834th Transportation Brigade, holds a shift meeting as equipment and cargo is readied for rail movement from the Port of San Diego.

834th Trans Bn and 4th ID Soldiers focus on mission in San Diego

Story by Paul Harris

March 17, 2026

SAN DIEGO, CA-- San Diego is known for fish tacos and pristine beaches, but if you were to look around the port this week, it is a flurry of activity as the bay is abuzz with ocean spray from Marine Corps LCAC hovercraft and military helicopters overhead.

U.S. Soldiers with the 131st Transportation Company, 228th Motor Transportation Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group.

U.S. Soldiers with the 131st Transportation Company, 228th Motor Transportation Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group.

131st TC Soldiers honored at deployment ceremony

Story by Capt. Leanne Trindel

March 14, 2026

HARRISBURG, Pa. – Approximately 150 Soldiers with the Pennsylvania National Guard's 131st Transportation Company, 228th Motor Transportation Battalion, 213th Regional Support Group were honored during a deployment ceremony at the Zembo Shrine, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, March 14, 2026. Family members, loved ones, friends and past members of the unit were honored alongside the deploying Soldiers and thanked for their love and support.

Image provided by DIVDS.

Image provided by DIVDS.

418th Transportation Company Validates Fuel Distribution and Convoy Capabilities during VALEX

Story by Spc. Geisel Vera Diaz

February 9, 2026

FORT HOOD, Texas – Soldiers assigned to the 418th Transportation Company, 61st Quartermaster Battalion, 13th Armored Corps Sustainment Command, completed a rigorous validation exercise (VALEX), February 2–5, at Fort Hood, to validate key deployment tasks, such as fuel transportation, distribution operations, and convoy execution.

Photo by Melissa Buckley | Staff Sgt. Tyler Keith, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Senior Leader Course student, creates a site sketch to visually organize and consolidate information reported by a man transportable robotic system Feb. 4 at the Chemical Defense Training Facility at Fort Leonard Wood

Photo by Melissa Buckley | Staff Sgt. Tyler Keith, Chemical, Biological, Radiological and Nuclear Senior Leader Course student, creates a site sketch to visually organize and consolidate information reported by a man transportable robotic system Feb. 4 at the Chemical Defense Training Facility at Fort Leonard Wood.

Robotic systems transform CDTF training, enhance capabilities

Story by Melissa Buckley

February 4, 2026

FORT LEONARD WOOD, Mo. — While man transportable robotic systems aren’t new to the U.S. Army, the way instructors at the Maneuver Support Center of Excellence’s Chemical Defense Training Facility are incorporating the robots into training is transforming the way chemical Soldiers perform site exploration.

Photo by Spc. Adilen Soto Margolla | US Army Reserve 2nd Lt. Emanuel Heredia, military intelligence officer assigned to 393rd Battalion, 1st Mission Support Command, poses for a photo during an interview held at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico on February 02, 2026. (US Army Reserve photo by Spc Adilén Soto Margolla).

Photo by Spc. Adilen Soto Margolla | US Army Reserve 2nd Lt. Emanuel Heredia, military intelligence officer assigned to 393rd Battalion, 1st Mission Support Command, poses for a photo during an interview held at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico on February 02, 2026. (US Army Reserve photo by Spc Adilén Soto Margolla).

2LT Heredia focuses on Military Intelligence

Story by Spc. Adilen Soto Margolla

February 2, 2026

Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico — 2nd Lt. Emanuel Heredia, a military intelligence officer assigned to the 393rd Battalion, 1st Mission Support Command, currently serves as the officer in charge of the S-2 Section.

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