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2010 SDDC Sympo ium NDTA Expo Ma r h 8-10, 2010 • A l , GA photo album

“Optimizing Deployment and Distribution in Support of Full Spectrum Operations”

Facilitator : COL (P) Edward F. Dorman III Deputy Commanding General, SDDC

Panelists : • Rick Boyle, Vice President, US Flag Transportation Services Maersk Line, Limited • Redding Hobby, SES , Executive Director, Strategic Programs Directorate (J-39) Defense Logistics Agency • BG Michael J. Lally, Director, Operations and Plans, USTRANSCOM • LTC Ralph Riddle, Commander, 832nd Transportation Battalion, SDDC

“The Future of the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise”

Facilitator : Michael K. Williams, SES Deputy to the Commander, SDDC

Panelists : • Mark Averill, Director, Force Projection and Distribution, Army G-4 • BG (R) Barbara Doornink, USA (Ret.) Senior VP and Operations Manager, SAIC • Bill Kenwell, Senior Vice President and COO, Maersk Line, Limited • Lisa Roberts, Acting Assistant Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Transportation Policy, Office of the Secretary of Defense

• Container Management • Global Air/Water Transportation Execution System (GATES/WPS) • Overview of the Defense Personal Property System (DPS) • SDDC Customer Satisfaction Performance Metrics • Personal Property Program Rates and Invoicing Updates • Overview of the Integrated Surface Deployment Data Cleansing Tool (ISDDC) • Young Leaders Mentoring and Educational Session • SDDC Docketing System and the Carrier Appointment System (CAS) – Support to the Warfighter • Continuous Process Improvement Techniques for Personal Property Operations • ETA/SDDC Help Desk • Government Ethics – Changes to Fraud and Ethics Laws for TSPs and Government Personnel • Bridge to DP3 • Government Cargo Recovery Effort Program (GOCARE) & Transportation Discrepancy Reporting • Single Load Planning Capability (SLPC)

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SDDC Grand Prize Drawing winner: Cruise Jamie Murphy, Corporate Manager, Government Logistics Services Phoenix International Freight Services, Ltd.

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2011 SDDC Training Symposium & NDTA Expo April 4-6, 2011 Sheraton Hotel | Dallas, Texas

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Houston Chapter The March 25 NDTA-Houston Chapter meeting was held at Brady’s Landing. Alec Dreyer, CEO at the Port of Houston Authority, was the keynote speaker.

“About 70 people—a record number for the chapter—attended the luncheon,” said Robert Morgan, NDTA-Houston Chapter president and PHA Trade Development manager–customer service. “That includes representatives from the ports of Beaumont and Port Arthur, the 842nd Transportation Battalion, the US Customs and Border Protection, and International Longshoreman Union locals as well as local university students.”

Dreyer, in his position at the port authority since September 2009, provided a port update explaining the importance of the Port of Houston to the region and to the Nation. More than 785,000 jobs in Texas are tied to port activities; and nearly $118 billion is generated to the region’s economy. “One of my primary responsibilities is to carry our message of economic development both here in the US and to our global trading partners, doing whatever we can to ensure that the Houston region continues to play a vital role,” said Dreyer.

The Port of Houston is one of the biggest players in the industry, ranked first in the US for foreign tonnage for the past 13 years, first in US imports and second in total US tonnage for the past 18 years, and second in US overall export tonnage. Dreyer emphasized the continuing need for funding to the US Army Corps of Engineers for Houston Ship Channel maintenance projects. During 2010, federal funding totaled $19 million, though the need is nearly twice that much. In 2011, because of shortfalls in previous years, $40 million will be needed just to catch up. As a result of inadequate federal funding levels, more than 80% of the ship channel is neither as wide or deep as it should be. This could threaten navigational safety, drive away current and potential port customers, and put Houston at a competitive disadvantage in the marketplace. It could ultimately undermine the port authority’s state-chartered mandate to promote economic development, he said.

The port receives only eight cents per ton of cargo—roughly one-fifth of the average 42 cents per ton that other US ports receive in federal funding to maintain their shipping waterways.

“This fact alone should spur us to work more closely together, to project one united voice on this issue,” he said. “Our delegation is working very hard right now to obtain adequate funding in a very challenging environment on Capitol Hill.”

Nationally, the port provides $285 billion in economic activity and sustains more than 1.5 million jobs while generating over $16 billion in federal tax revenues annually.

While 2009 was a difficult year for ports, Dreyer said that the Port of Houston has not suffered as severely as many other ports around the country, which reflects the broad diversity of products that move through the port and the strong population growth in Texas. “We’re seeing the early stages of a national recovery,” he said. “Total container tonnage at the port’s terminals was up an impressive 16 percent in February compared to the same month last year.”

Laying the foundation for increased cargo in 2014, the 100th anniversary of the Port of Houston and the target year for completion of the Panama Canal expansion, PHA has $345 million in capital improvement projects planned for 2010 and 2011.

Scott-St. Louis Chapter The NDTA Scott-St. Louis chapter takes pride in its community service projects, especially those that enhance the lives of veterans who have fallen on hard times.

The Joseph Center, a full-service living center in East St. Louis for up to 26 homeless veterans trying to regain their lives, is a current Chapter initiative. Sponsored by The Eagle’s Nest of St. Clair County, it is the only shelter of its kind in the St. Louis metropolitan area, and one of only three sites in the US, that offers roundthe-clock, long-term care and counseling. Residents leave the Center as selfsufficient, responsible, contributing members of the community.

The Scott-St. Louis Chapter began its relationship with The Joseph Center on

Martha Watts, Jennifer Tubb, and Michelle Sabin standing next to photo of Martha’s late husband, Carl, unveiled during the ceremony. The Center was a dream that she and her husband had.

Martha Watts watches as CSM Hawkins pins a commemorative red, white, and blue corsage.

October 26, 2009, when members toured the facility with Director Martha Watts. She explained that help was needed to launch the Center. Chapter corporate sponsors and Chapter members donated time, talent, and supplies to a Dedication Program. Donna Biffar designed The Joseph Center Logo; Jennifer Tubb created business cards; and, Michelle Sabin stayed in touch with the Director to ensure that every need was met.

A Dedication and Home Warming was held on Veterans Day, November 13, and was a huge success! Chapter members attended and presented Martha Watts with a red, white, and blue corsage to commemorate the day. Command Sergeant Major (CSM) Hawkins, Military VP, participated in the ribbon cutting ceremony and delivered the keynote address. The Scott Air Force Base Honor Guard posted the colors.

Martha Watts was the special guest at the January Chapter meeting; Jennifer

Tubb presented her with “Dreams Do Come True,” a collection of photos and memorabilia from The Joseph Center Dedication and Home Warming.

Since opening, the Center now shelters 22 residents; 12 are employed either full or part time, and 5 are registered for classes at the local community college. It is clear that when given the chance, veterans can define and seek their own goals with success.

The Scott-St. Louis Chapter will donate $5000 to refurbish the TV Room/ Lounge/Living Room where residents can gather and socialize in a comfortable, cozy atmosphere. Currently, this room is not so inviting. Because residents face significant stress every day—job hunting, paying bills, getting back on their feet—a more positive environment might make the difference in their recovery. Chapter members are negotiating with area businesses for a flat screen TV, sofa, chairs, and other touches. They will clean, paint, and decorate. Their goal is to dedicate the room during National Transportation Week. The Chapter will continue the relationship with The Joseph Center through on-going fundraising support, professional development, and other assistance initiatives.

Tid ewater/Norfolk Chapter www.ndta-norfolk.org There’s lots going on with the NDTA Tidewater/Norfolk Chapter! Membership is strong with a good mix of active duty and retired folks involved in a variety of industry professions. The Chapter maintains a close association with SOLE (the International Society of Logistics), a sister logistics organization. Approximately 145 members are currently engaged in Chapter programs and events.

Chapter Demographic Air 1 Consulting 11 Contact Only 1 Corporate 2 Education 2 Freight Forwarder/Express 4 Government Civilian 14 Highway 5 Industrial Traffic Management 1 Lodging/Hospitality/Travel 7 Logistics/3PL 2 Manufacturing 1 Marine 16 Military 36 Other 15 Passenger/Travel Services 1 Rail 4 Technology 5 Undefined 29

Lamberts Point Coal Terminal facilities tour on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia.

Chapter President and Commander, Information Operation Support Center (IOSC) Fairfax, VA. • Holiday Dinner Cruise aboard the Spirit of Norfolk, December. • Facilities tour ofNorfolk International Airport focused on current and future airport projects. • Facilities tour ofLamberts Point Coal Terminal on the Elizabeth River, Norfolk focused on operations. • Corporate presentation by Norfolk Southern on the Heartland Corridor and the Crescent Corridor initiative. • NDTA-NOLSC Symposium this past January in Norfolk (photos).

Lectures, social events, and hands on tours keep monthly programs interesting. Some of the most recent offerings include:

• Hampton Roads Transit presentation on the area’s new Light Rail project “The Tide.” • “Cyber Networks and their Impact on Intrastructure,” by Ken McGrew,

The Chapter supports the Foodbank of Southeastern Virginia through contributions and volunteer efforts at the facility. Members also support the Chapter Scholarship Fund, which awards tuition assistance to local students.

There are several military installations in the area: Langley Air Force Base and Fort Monroe in Hampton, Ft. Eustis in Newport News, the Coast Guard in Portsmouth, Little Creek Amphibious Base, and the Navy maintains a strong presence with the Naval Station Norfolk, Norfolk, and the Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach.

If you are ever in the Tidewater area on business and your schedule coincides with Chapter programming, be sure to join in. Local attractions will keep you busy as well, such as: Colonial Williamsburg and Jamestown for the history buff or the Mariner’s Museum in Newport News, which houses the turret of the USS Monitor. Visit our website at www.ndta-norfolk.org for more information. DTJ

Those of us in the Charleston Chapter recently lost one of our own when Brigadier General Thomas Roy Mikolajcik USAF (Ret.) passed away April 17, 2010, after battling ALS for six and one-half years. General Mikolajcik had a distinguished 27-year career in the US Air Force. After graduating from the Air Force Academy in 1969, he served in operational and command positions across the Air Force and around the world. His final assignment was as the Director of Transportation at HQ USAF. Following retirement, he made Mt. Pleasant, SC, his permanent home and became a transportation and logistics consultant until diagnosed with ALS in 2003. He was a tireless advocate for victims of the disease, testifying before the Congressional House Committee on Veterans’ Affairs leading the effort to ensure all veterans with ALS are granted service-connected disability benefits. Gen Mikolajcik was an active member of our chapter and was instrumental in bringing the Annual Forum to Charleston in 2007. He was a transporter’s transporter who will be sorely missed by all who knew him. (Kent Gourdin) DTJ | in memoriam | General Thomas Roy Mikolajcik USAF (Ret.) “Tribute to a Soaring Eagle” Sara Sisson, of Delta Air Lines, shows the NDTA Soaring Eagle Award to Brigadier General Tom Mikolajcik, award namesake. The plaque is inscribed with winners of the NDTA Golf Tournament that is sponsored by Delta Air Lines and that was first presented in 2007 in Charleston, South Carolina, the city that Mikolajcik championed as a Forum destination. General Mikolajcik is an inspiration not just to golfers or to members of the Charleston Chapter—he also inspires service men and women nationwide who battle ALS, known as Lou Gehrig’s disease. He fought tirelessly to raise awareness and was responsible for the commitment from Congress and the Department of Veterans Affairs to fund medical care for military members who suffer from this horrible disease. The plaque celebrates our very own “Soaring Eagle,” and it will continue to be presented at the annual NDTA Golf Tournament in General Mikolajcik’s memory.

| in memoriam | Edward Driscoll E dward Driscoll, attorney and former government and aviation official, died on April 23, 2010, at his home in Arlington, VA. Driscoll gave more than 64 years in government and industry service in key executive posts involving aviation. During WWII, he was assigned to the US Coast Guard Reserve, then served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of the US Air Force. Driscoll later was Executive Director of the US Civil Aeronautics Board; Chairman, President, and CEO of the National Air Carrier Association; and General Counsel of the International Air Carrier Association, Geneva, Switzerland. He played a key role in support of National Defense as the architect of the civil reserve air fleet program, a key transport arm of the US Air Force providing more than 200 transport air craft for deployment of troops to Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan. This service remains as effective today as it was when it was developed in 1959. He also pioneered in support of legislation to deregulate the air transport industry. Driscoll was

26 | Defense Transportation Journal | June 2010 a member of the United States negotiation teams expanding the rights of his carriers into the United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Germany, Belgium, Denmark, Norway, Korea, Japan, and Australia. This expanded operations in the Atlantic for Charters to 27% of the market. He received the US Air Force Exceptional Service Medal for Distinguished Patriotic Service and was an active member of NDTA’s Military Airlift Committee for many years, serving as Chairman of that committee. DTJ

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Bertling Logistics, Inc. Bertling Logistics, Inc., is pleased to announce the winners of our SDDC Atlanta Conference American flag drawing. We at Bertling are proud of our many ties to both employees, family members, and friends who have served or are currently serving our great country. We thought it best to present beautiful flags that symbolize the love of our country and dedication of our proud military and the families that support them.

We wanted to thank those who took the time to visit our booth. We hope this is the start of a tradition for years to come and will plan for a much larger drawing next year due to the strong support we’ve received.

The 2010 winners are Michael Plummer, Norfolk, VA; Kathleen Davis, St. Johns, FL; Christopher Gibbs, Norfolk, VA; Terrence Moore, Chesterfield, MO; Earl Gephardt, Baltimore, MD; Cathy Schoepfle, Scott, IL; Norma Jean Pangelinan-Cruz, Mountain Home, ID; Joe Settles, San Antonio, TX; David Boone, Camp Pendleton, CA; and Luis Rosario, Fort Eustis, VA. “This flag, which we honor and under which we serve, is the emblem of our unity, our power, our thought and purpose as a nation . . .” – President Woodrow Wilson

GEO DECISIONS GeoDecisions, NDTA Sustaining Member and IT company specializing in geospatial solutions, has announced the release of Trailer Tracking Service (TTS) for military freight in its patented IRRIS technology. In accordance with the Defense Transportation Regulation, Part II, Chapter 205, TTS augments the Satellite Motor Surveillance Service (SNS) to enhance the security and visibility of Arms, Ammunition, & Explosives (AA&E) and Other Sensitive Materials (OSM) shipments moving in commercial closed-box van trailers.

Defense Transportation Tracking System (DTTS) II, a module of IRRIS, was expanded to include TTS as part of the suite of capabilities offered to track AA&E and OSM for the DOD. With the addition of TTS, DTTS II enables simultaneous and independent tracking of both the commercial carrier power unit (tractor) and the trailer. The DTTS Operations Center can receive an alert if a closed-box van trailer has unhooked from a tractor or if a trailer door has opened. Prior to this implementation, the SNS only tracked the location and status of a tractor.

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MOBILITY RESOURCE ASSOCIATES (MRA ) This spring, NDTA Member Mobility Resource Associates (MRA) designed a mobile display unit for the National Funeral Directors Association (NFDA); it was presented during their Annual Advocacy Week program. The rig, parked before the Capitol Building, was a spectacular sight and attracted several Congressmen and their staffs and representatives of the VA and the VFW. Soon after, GSA scheduled MRA’s services and use of specialized expandable semi trailers services to share information with the public. Experiential Tours & Equipment

TRANS PORTATION INTERME DIARIES Transportation Intermediaries Association (TIA), NDTA Sustaining Member and 3PL professional organization, has granted 30 industry professionals the designation of “Certified Transportation Brokers” (CTB). “The CTB designation truly distinguishes brokers in today’s competitive transportation marketplace,” said TIA President and CEO Robert Voltmann. The CTB program, created in 1986 to significantly increase the professionalism and integrity of property brokers, tests knowledge of brokerage, ethics, contracts, pricing, legal and regulatory requirements, as well as the latest trends in transportation and business management. Of the 47 people who took the examination this April, only 30 passed, which shows the rigorous nature of the test. Participants must earn at least five candidate points, which are based on professional experience and education to be eligible to take the exam. The participants must also have at least one year of experience working as a broker. Candidates may earn additional CTB eligibility points if they have completed formal education such as being granted a Bachelor’s or a Master’s degree. TIA also offers an online CTB Home Study Course that lasts for a period of up to 17 weeks in addition to sponsoring the examination. The course helps individuals who are seeking CTB certification to prepare for the examination. More than 1400 participants have earned the much sought after CTB designation. DTJ

GOVERNMENT NEWS*

*Some articles have been condensed due to limitations in space.

Army Milestones—Moving ONwards and UPwards The Chief of Staff, Army announces the assignments of the following officers:

Major General Kenneth S. Dowd, Director for Logistics, J-4, US Central Command, MacDill AFB, Florida, to Commanding General, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, Camp Arifjan, Kuwait.

Major General James E. Chambers, Commanding General, Sustainment Center of Excellence and Fort Lee, Fort Lee, Virginia, to Director for Logistics, J-4, US Central Command, MacDill AFB, Florida.

Major General James L. Hodge, Commanding General, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, to Commanding General, Sustainment Center of Excellence and Fort Lee, Fort Lee, Virginia. Major General Kevin A. Leonard, Deputy Chief of Staff for Logistics and Operations, United States Army Materiel Command, Fort Belvoir, Virginia, to Commanding General, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Scott Air Force Base, Illinois.

Col. (Promotable) Edward F. Dorman III, Deputy Commander and Director of Operations for the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command at Fort Eustis, Virginia, to Commander and Commandant of the United States Army Transportation Center and School at Fort Eustis.

Department of d efense (DOD) The DOD has announced the winners of the 2010 “Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence:”

• Fort Bragg, Fayetteville, NC • Marine Corps Air Ground Combat Center Twentynine Palms, California • Naval Base San Diego, CA • ElmendorfAFB, Anchorage, AK • Defense Distribution Depot Susquehanna, New Cumberland, PA

The award recognizes the outstanding and innovative efforts of the people who operate and maintain US military installations. The recipients of this highly competitive Presidential award were selected for their exemplary support of DOD missions. A recognition ceremony was held May 5 at the Pentagon.

Installation excellence enables better mission performance and enhances the quality of life for military men and women and their families. Each winning installation succeeded in providing excellent working, housing, and recreational conditions. DTJ

ALL OF THESE FIRMS SUPPORT THE PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES OF NDTA

SUSTAINING MEMBERS AAR Mobility Systems ABF Freight System, Inc. Air Transport Assn. of America Air Transport International, LLC AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. American Maritime Officers American Public University System American United Logistics ARINC Army Air Force Exchange Service Arven Freight Services, LLC Associated Global Systems Baggett Transportation Co. Boyle Transportation Byrne Transportation Services, LLC Cardinal Transport, Inc. Cargo Transport Systems Co. Carlson Hotels Worldwide Chalich Trucking, Inc. Chamber of Shipping of America Comtech Mobile Datacom Corporation CRST International, Inc. CSC Crowley Maritime Corp. CWT SatoTravel C2 Freight Resources, Inc. Dell Perot Systems, Inc. Delta Air Lines, Inc. Dynamics Research Corp. Enterprise Database Corporation Express-1 Fikes Truck Line GE Aviation General Dynamics/American Overseas Marine General Dynamics NASSCO GeoDecisions Global Maritime & Trans. School-USMMA Greatwide Truckload Management Hi-G-Tek, Inc. Intercomp Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) Intermarine, LLC International Longshoremen’s Association, AFL-CIO Intl. Organization of Masters, Mates and Pilots ITLT Solutions, Inc. JB Hunt Transport, Inc. Kansas City Southern Keystone Shipping Company Knight Transportation KU Transportation Research Institute Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. Liberty Global Logistics, LLC Liberty Maritime Corporation LMI Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Co. M 2 Transport Mack Trucks, Inc.

REGIONAL PATRONS AAAA Forwarding, Inc. Access America Transport, Inc. Acme Truck Line, Inc. AFC Worldwide Express/R+L Global Services Alaska West Express American Moving & Storage Assn. Association of American Railroads ATS Specialized, Inc. Avis Budget Group AWARDCO Freight Management Group, Inc. Benchmarking Partners Bertling Logistics, Inc. C5T Corporation Cargotec USA, Inc. The Cartwright Companies Cavalier Logistics Center for the Commercial Deployment of Transportation Technologies (CCDoTT) Ceres Terminals, Inc. Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Chassis King C.L. Services, Inc. Coastal Maritime Stevedoring, LLC Corporate Flight Management Delaware River Maritime Enterprise Council (DERMEC) Dollar Thrifty Automotive Group EADS North America EMO Trans, Inc. Enterprise Holdings Erudite Company Europcar Car & Truck Rental Executive Apartments, Inc. FlightWorks Fox Rent A Car General Freight Services, Inc./ Coyote Logistics LLC Goverline Logistics Great American Lines, Inc. Green Valley Transportation Corp. Hanjin Transportation Co., Ltd. Hawaii Air Cargo, Inc. Hilton Worldwide Holiday Inn VA Beach –

Norfolk Hotel & Conference Center The Howland Group, Inc. HudsonMann, Inc. Hyatt Hotels and Resorts Innovative Green Solutions Kalitta Charters, LLC

ManTech International Corp. Martin Logistics, Inc. Matson Navigation Co., Inc. Mayflower Transit McCollister’s Transportation Systems, Inc. Marine Engineer’s Benefits Association Menlo Worldwide Mercer Transportation Co. Mobility Resource Associates National Air Carrier Assn., Inc. National Van Lines New England Motor Freight, a Shevell Group Co. North Carolina State Ports Authority NYK Logistics Americas OAG Ocean Shipholdings, Inc. Old Dominion Freight Line, Inc. Omega World Travel Omni Air International, Inc. OSG Ship Management, Inc. Overdrive Logistics, Inc. Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association PAI Pilot Freight Services PODS Port of Beaumont Powersource Transportation, Inc. Pratt & Whitney Prestera Trucking, Inc. PRTM Management Consultants, LLC Priority Solutions International Radiant Logistics Partners, LLC RAITH-CTS Logistics Sammons Trucking Savi, a Lockheed Martin Company Sealed Air Corp. Sealift, Inc. Seafarers Int’l Union of N.A. AGLIWD Sea Star Line, LLC Southeast Vocational Alliance Southwest Airlines SRA International, Inc. Stanley, Inc. SSA Marine Textainer Equipment Management TQL Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc. (TOTE) Transportation Institute Transportation Intermediaries Assn. (TIA) Tri-State Motor Transit, Co., (TSMT) Tucker Company Union Pacific Railroad United Airlines UPS Freight United Van Lines, Inc. UTi Worldwide, Inc. UTXL Wagler Integrated Logistics, LLC XIO Strategies, Inc.

Korman Communities AKA a division Labelmaster Software Limitless International, Inc. Logistics Management Resources, Inc. LTD Management Company, LLC Lyden, Inc. Marriott International McLane Advanced Technologies MCR Federal, LLC (MCR) MBA | Morten Beyer & Agnew Meyer Trucking, Inc. Military Sealift Command (MSC) Miramar Transportation Naniq Systems, LLC NCI Information Systems, Inc. Oakwood Corporate Worldwide ODINTechnologies Panalpina Patriot Contract Services, LLC Payless Car Rental Perez Bros., Inc. Philadelphia Regional Port Authority Phoenix International Freight Services, Ltd. Port of Port Arthur Port of San Diego Reckart Logistics, Inc. Royal Trucking Company Scan Logistix, Inc. Seabridge, Inc. Sea Box, Inc. Silk Road Air & Logistics SkyLink—(USA) Sleep Inn and Suites SLT Express Way, Inc. SR International Logistics, Inc. Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. Staybridge Suites Chantilly/Dulles Airport TAPESTRY - FSG Tennessee Steel Haulers Trailer Bridge, Inc. Transcar GmbH Trans Global Logistics Europe GmbH TRI-STATE Expedited Service, Inc. Truva International Transportation & Logistics Unimasters Logistics PLC US Bank (Power Track) US Suites Utley, Inc. Venture Express, Inc. The Virginian Suites Yurtiçi Logistics Supply Chain Management and Distribution Inc.

Agility Defense & Government Services + PLUS American Shipping & Logistics Group (ASL) + PLUS APL Limited + PLUS Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings + PLUS The Boeing Company + PLUS Bennett Motor Express + PLUS Choice Hotels International + PLUS CEVA Logistics + PLUS FedEx + PLUS Global Aviation Holdings, Inc. + PLUS Horizon Lines, Inc. + PLUS IBM + PLUS InterContinental Hotels Group + PLUS KGL Holding + PLUS Landstar System, Inc. + PLUS Maersk Line, Limited + PLUS National Air Cargo + PLUS Panther Expedited Services, Inc. + PLUS Ports America Group + PLUS Rock-It Cargo USA, LLC + PLUS Science Applications International Corp. (SAIC) + PLUS Supreme Group USA, LLC + PLUS Universal Truckload Services, Inc. + PLUS YRC Worldwide + PLUS

Accenture American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier, LLC BNSF Railway Co. Booz Allen Hamilton Bristol Associates CorTrans Logistics, LLC CSX Transportation DB Schenker DHL Global Forwarding Evergreen International Airlines, Inc. Hapag-Lloyd USA, LLC The Hertz Corporation International Shipholding Corp. Lockheed Martin Norfolk Southern Corporation Northrop Grumman Corporation The Pasha Group Qualcomm Incorporated R&R Trucking SkyBitz UPS

Dr. Kent N. Gourdin Waiting on a Train: The Embattled Future of Passenger Rail Service— A Year Spent Riding Across America

Waiting on a Train: The Embattled Future of Passenger Rail Service—A Year Spent Riding Across America, by James McCommons, (Chelsea Green Publishing, 2009), ISBN-13: 9781603580649, Paperback, 304pp, $17.95. D uring the tumultuous year of 2008—when gas prices reached $4 a gallon, Amtrak set ridership records, and a commuter train collided with a freight train in California—journalist James McCommons spent a year on America’s trains, talking to the people who ride and work the rails throughout much of the Amtrak system. Organized around these rail journeys, Waiting on a Train is equal parts travel narrative, personal memoir, and investigative journalism.

Readers meet the historians, railroad executives, transportation officials, politicians, government regulators, railroad lobbyists, and passenger-rail advocates who are rallying around a simple question: Why has the greatest railroad nation in the world turned its back on the very form of transportation that made modern life and mobility possible?

Distrust of railroads in the nineteenth century, overregulation in the twentieth, and heavy government subsidies for airports and roads have left the country with a skeletal intercity passenger-rail system. Amtrak has endured for decades, and yet failed to prosper owing to a lack of political and financial support and an uneasy relationship with the big, remaining railroads. While riding the rails, McCommons explores how the country may move passenger rail forward in America—and what role government should play in creating and funding mass-transportation systems. Against the backdrop of the nation’s stimulus program, he explores what it will take to build high-speed trains and transportation networks, and when the promise of rail will be realized in America. (From the Publisher) DTJ

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some are now alleging. I certainly would not have wanted to be on the plane that disproved that assertion.

In short, I’ve been reminded just how great a transportation system we are blessed with in the United States. Sometimes in the “sturm und drang” of the day-to-day routine, it’s easy to forget the joys of uneventful cross-country air travel or the pleasures of driving on (relatively) unencumbered interstates. One can argue that we don’t get to experience seamless trips all that often anymore, but we’ve still got it better than most other countries

Epilogue As an appropriate “ending” to our perspective on the importance of rail to our Nation’s history and achievements, there is also an appropriate “beginning”—the ENGINES of FREEDOM, under the auspices of the National Railroad Hall of Fame.

ENGINES OF FREE DOM The National Railroad Hall of Fame celebrates the spirit of railroaders. The ingenuity, vision, and courage embodied in the lives of Hall of Fame inductees offer magnificent stories of national importance. Induction occurs annually; categories include: Birth & Development Era, 1800-1865; Golden Era, 1866-1945; and Modern Era, 1946 to present.

“Engines of Freedom” is a project that is currently underway. It will offer a place for visitors to appreciate, enjoy, and understand how railroaders opened new opportunities, developed innovative technologies, created personal freedom, changed the face of America, and continue to point the way to our future. The facility will be located in Galesburg, Illinois.

32 | Defense Transportation Journal | June 2010 around the world. Much of the strength of our transport network comes from the military/civilian partnerships that work so well in the Defense Transportation System and are so evident in the membership of the NDTA. Would we have today’s Interstate Highway System without its original justification as a military necessity? How about a US Flag Merchant Marine fleet without peacetime and contingency defense sealift contracts? Would our strategic airlift posture be as strong as it is today without the active participation of our airline partners through the Civil Reserve Air Fleet? I suspect we all know the answers to those questions. I can only hope that your next long distance trip allows you to see the forest rather than just the trees. DTJ

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