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U.S. Navy Ensign Brianna Curley, a public affairs officer with Expeditionary Strike Group 3, demonstrates a recently contructed bridge to cadets of the Philippine Army during a tour of Camp Agnew, Casiguran, Philippines in preparation for Balikatan 23 on April 3, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Danny Gonzalez)

U.S. Navy Ensign Brianna Curley, a public affairs officer with Expeditionary Strike Group 3, demonstrates a recently contructed bridge to cadets of the Philippine Army during a tour of Camp Agnew, Casiguran, Philippines in preparation for Balikatan 23 on April 3, 2023. Balikatan is an annual exercise between the Armed Forces of the Philippines and U.S. military designed to strengthen bilateral interoperability, capabilities, trust, and cooperation built over decades shared experiences. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Staff Sgt. Danny Gonzalez)

United States, Philippines Complete Combined Joint Logistics Over the Shore

Story by Ensign Brianna Curley, Expeditionary Strike Group Three

May 25, 2023

More than 500 U.S. service members and civilians from the Navy, Army, Marine Corps, and Merchant Marine completed combined joint logistics over the shore (CJLOTS) alongside the Armed Forces of the Philippines during exercise Balikatan 2023 (BK23) in Casiguran, Philippines, April 15.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 635th Transportation Detachment, 39th Transportation Battalion assist the 839th Transporation Battalion, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command with the download and process of equipment from U.S. Naval Ship Brittin at the port of Alexandroupoli, Greece for incoming unit 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, which will replace units currently in Europe, March 7, 2023.

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to the 635th Transportation Detachment, 39th Transportation Battalion assist the 839th Transporation Battalion, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command with the download and process of equipment from U.S. Naval Ship Brittin at the port of Alexandroupoli, Greece for incoming unit 1st Brigade Combat Team, 101st Airborne Division, which will replace units currently in Europe, March 7, 2023.

Arms Flow 30% Faster to Ukraine as US Relearns Cold-War Skills

Story by Sam Skove, DefenseOne

May 23, 2023

Eager Ukrainian soldiers are getting their guns and ammo faster than ever, thanks to the work of the U.S. government’s top bulk shipper: the U.S. military.

The Europe-based unit in charge of shipping weapons to Ukraine has sped up deliveries by 30 percent compared to the start of Russia’s full-scale invasion last year, said a spokesperson for the U.S. Army’s 21st Theater Sustainment Command.

“We have definitely learned how to be more efficient with our transportation,” the spokesperson said.

Leadership from U.S. Army Garrison Benelux and local mission partners prepare to cut a ribbon during a ceremony marking the reopening of the rail line at Eygelshoven Army Depot, the Netherlands, May 19, 2023. During the ceremony, speakers highlighted the additional logistics capabilities and strategic flexibility available with the addition of a functional rail line at the site. (U.S. Army photo by Meredith Mulvihill, USAG Benelux Public Affairs)

Leadership from U.S. Army Garrison Benelux and local mission partners prepare to cut a ribbon during a ceremony marking the reopening of the rail line at Eygelshoven Army Depot, the Netherlands, May 19, 2023. During the ceremony, speakers highlighted the additional logistics capabilities and strategic flexibility available with the addition of a functional rail line at the site. (U.S. Army photo by Meredith Mulvihill, USAG Benelux Public Affairs)

Eygelshoven Army Depot celebrates rail reopening

Story by Sandra Wilson, U.S. Army Garrison Benelux

May 23, 2023

EYGELSHOVEN ARMY DEPOT, Netherlands – After five years of being out of commission, the Eygelshoven Army Depot rail line is now back to full operations.

U. S. Army Garrison Benelux Commander Col. Lindsay Matthews celebrated the momentous occasion alongside local installation staff and mission partners with a ribbon cutting ceremony May 19.

“This is a big win,” said Erica Nowells, Eygelshoven Army Prepositioned Stock-2 (APS-2) site manager. “Now we have multiple ways of supporting [Army Field Support Battalion-Benelux (AFSBn-Benelux)] with their mission throughout Europe.”

Vehicles from 2nd Battalion, 146th Field Artillery Regiment sit in the loading bay of a cargo ship as it is being loaded for travel to the Kingdom of Thailand prior to Hanuman Guardian 23 on May 23, 2023 at the Port of Tacoma, Wash. (U.S. National Guard photo by Joseph Siemandel)

Vehicles from 2nd Battalion, 146th Field Artillery Regiment sit in the loading bay of a cargo ship as it is being loaded for travel to the Kingdom of Thailand prior to Hanuman Guardian 23 on May 23, 2023 at the Port of Tacoma, Wash. (U.S. National Guard photo by Joseph Siemandel)

Guard prepares equipment and vehicles for Hanuman Guardian 23

Video by Joseph Siemandel, Joint Force Headquarters - Washington National Guard

May 23, 2023

This summer more than 500 Washington National Guard members will take part in Hanuman Guardian 23, an annual, bilateral army-to-army exercise hosted by the Royal Thai Army at the Cavalry Center in Saraburi, Thailand. Before they arrive, their large equipment needs to get to Thailand.

“We have to get more than 100 vehicles and large pieces of equipment to the Kingdom of Thailand,” said Sarrah McCrary, defense movement coordinator. “Usually, we have to take the vehicles to Texas to do this, so it’s different doing it right here.”

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