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PRESIDENT’S CORNER Reflections & Thank You! LTG Ken Wykle, USA (Ret.) NDTA President

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s I prepare for retirement from NDTA, I have been reflecting on my time here. This chapter in my life’s journey started with the Forum in Greensboro, NC in October 2002. The NDTA Forum scheduled for 2001 in Milwaukee was canceled due to the events of 9-11 and in the fall of 2002 the Association and our members were anxious to meet, but also uncertain about the future.

Attendance was lower than desired and NDTA closed the year financially with a loss. LTG Honor had led the Association for about 14 years. He had revitalized the organization, paid off debts, acquired the Headquarters Office facilities, and built up a small financial reserve. However, his health was deteriorating due to a stroke and it was time for change.

While in Greensboro, and in preparation for assuming the position of NDTA President, I made a list of goals and objectives.

Immediately after returning from Greensboro, I began to work on those goals: developing a strategic plan, developing metrics for our operations, change the forum program format to engage the membership, focus on providing value to our members, redesign and upgrade the website, automate the financial processes, upgrade/improve the member database, improve the facilities/ work environment, review all employee policies, understand the Forum planning cycle, review the DTJ publication and content process, and many smaller objectives—a total of 27 actions to work during my tenure.

I occasionally review the hand written list and check off those completed. I am reviewing the list for this column. While most, if not all, of the goals and objectives have been achieved to various degrees of success, many are now showing the need for a fresh look (e.g. the website and the strategic plan) and more work is necessary in most areas.

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mainder of 2002 was spent working on the prioritized list of goals and objectives outlined above and preparing for the Forum in Kansas City, MO set for 13-17 September 2003. This would be the first Forum for which I was responsible. The agenda was changed to accommodate keynote speakers and roundtable discussions in the morning, with general sessions and professional sessions in the afternoon. Our keynote speakers that year were Mr. William Zollars, CEO of Yellow Corporation; Ms. Diane K. Morales, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense for Logistics and Materiel Readiness (L&MR); Admiral James Loy, USCG (Ret.), the first Administrator of the newly organized Transportation Security Agency; and General John Handy, Commander of USTRANSCOM. There were 20 separate professional sessions during the two and one half day professional program. Attendees liked the new program format, but said there were too many professional sessions.

The 2001 Forum that had been scheduled for Milwaukee and had been cancelled due to the events of 9-11 was rescheduled and held 11-15 September 2004. The highlight of the opening ceremony was my arrival riding a Harley Davidson Motorcycle (since Milwaukee is the Headquarters for Harley Davidson my staff had convinced me to ride the bike into the hotel ball room.) This was the start of a “tradition” that the NDTA President would arrive at each Forum opening ceremony on some form of transportation unique to that year’s location. Our keynote speakers were Mr. John H. Williford, President and CEO of Menlo Worldwide; LTG Daniel W. Christman, USA (Ret.), Senior Vice President of International Affairs, US Chamber of Commerce; and General John Handy, Commander of USTRANSCOM. Based on the feedback from 2003, we reduced the number of professional sessions to ten (five

per day with each session repeated on the same day, thereby providing an attendee the opportunity to participate in two of the five professional sessions each day). This change was well received and became the “standard” for our professional program.

In 2005, we were in San Diego, CA from 10-14 September. Highlights of the event included me arriving in the general assembly area riding a Segway and later sitting in a dunking tank to raise funds for our scholarship foundation. VADM Gordon Holder, our Vice Chairman of the board, threw a ball three times at the target to dunk me.

He missed with each throw and quickly ran up and pushed the target by hand to see me go in the water. Our key note speakers were Mr. Ronald Widdows, CEO, APL; Mr. Joey Carnes, CEO, BAX Global, Inc.; Dr. Yossi Sheffi, PhD, Professor Supply Chain Management, MIT; and General Norton Schwartz, Commander, USTRANSCOM. The professional sessions continued in the same format with breakouts each afternoon.

For 2006 NDTA headed to Memphis, TN 23-27 September. This is the location of the corporate headquarters of FedEx and they provided great support for the event. Highlights included sponsoring an evening tour of the Elvis Presley Mansion and professional development tours to their Sort Center around midnight each day. The opportunity to tour the FedEx Sort Center gave us the idea to look for opportunities for “offsite” professional development opportunities in subsequent years. YRC hosted our scholarship event at the world famous Peabody Hotel known for the Grand Duck March. The keynote

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speaker list included Mr. Glenn F. Tilton, CEO, United Airlines Corp; Mr. Frederick W. Smith, President & CEO, FedEx Corp; Dr. Thomas Greenwood, PhD, Lean Management; and General Norton Schwartz, Commander of USTRANSCOM. The afternoons were filled with multiple professional sessions.

The 2007 Forum was held in Charleston, SC from 15-19 September. YRC provided attendees the opportunity to tour an aircraft carrier, visit the Medal Of Honor Museum, and have dinner in the hanger deck of the USS Yorktown (CV 10). Guest speakers included Mr. John P. Clancey, Chairman, Maersk, Inc.; LTG Robert Dail, USA, Director of DLA; The Honorable Jack Bell, Deputy Under Secretary of Defense (L&MR); and General Norton Schwartz, Commander, USTRANSCOM. Continuing with the initiative from 2006, offsite professional tours included the Port of Charleston; a visit to a commercial container vessel, a Ro-Ro Vessel, and an LMSR; and a visit to the 437th Wing Aerial Port. Multiple professional sessions were held each afternoon.

We headed west in 2008 to Sparks, NV (in the Reno-Tahoe area) 20-24 September. The hotel was immediately adjacent to the Union Pacific Rail Yard. Some attendees could observe rail operations through their hotel window and offsite professional tours were offered to UP’s rail classification yard for a close up look at rail “hump” operations and the “building” of trains. Guest speakers that year included Mr. Douglas Tilden, Chairman, Ports America; Mr. Timothy Carroll, Vice President, IBM Global Supply Chain Operations; Ambassador James Pardew, Deputy Assistant Secretary General for Operations, NATO Headquarters; and General Norton Schwartz, Commander of US-

TRANSCOM. NDTA members were able to reflect on our transportation history while attending the YRC sponsored scholarship dinner in the automobile (car and small truck) museum. The afternoon professional sessions provided for spirited discussions on topics of mutual interest.

We were in Nashville, TN from 1923 September for the 2009 Forum. Attendees experienced early river travel on a paddle wheeler; had offsite professional tours of the UPS Materials Distribution Center and the Dell East Coast Fulfillment Center; and gained knowledge from our keynote speakers Mr. Joseph Bento, President, CEVA Americas & Global Freight Management Network; Mr. Richard Stocking, President and COO, Swift Transportation Corporation; Ms. Patrice Knight, Vice President, Global Supply Operations, IBM; Gen Ann Dunwoody, Commander US Army Materiel Command; and the Commander of USTRANSCOM, General Duncan McNabb. Again, attendees could select from a list of several professional sessions to participate in each afternoon.

The 2010 Forum in Washington, DC 18-22 September holds the record for the most attendees at an NDTA meeting.

Many attendees had the opportunity to visit the Nation’s Capital, the Pentagon, Congress, and other government departments/agencies in conjunction with the Forum. In lieu of an offsite professional tour, technology was brought to the event—Norfolk Southern Railroad provided a simulator in the exhibit hall for attendees to test their skills as a railroad engineer—a great experience. The Honorable John Porcari, Deputy Secretary of the Department of Transportation (DOT) kicked off the Forum. Other speakers included LTG Claude V. “Chris”

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Christianson, USA (Ret.), Director, Center for Joint & Strategic Logistics; Mr. Charles “Wick” Moorman, CEO, Norfolk Southern Corp; Ms. Virginia Albanese, President & CEO, FedEx Custom Critical; Mr. Greg Mortenson, Author, Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Central Asia Institute; General Donald Hoffman, USAF, Commander of the Air Force Materiel Command; and Maj Gen Gary McCoy, USAF, Commander, Air Force Global Logistics Support Center. LTG Kathleen Gainey, Director for Logistics J4, the Joint Staff moderated an excellent roundtable titled “Global Challenges and Issues—Africa, the Middle East, India, China, and Eastern Europe.”

A series of professional dialogue sessions were held in the afternoons.

The Association members traveled west again in 2011 to Phoenix, AZ 10-14 September. One highlight for me was the opportunity to ride a horse in the scholarship rodeo hosted by YRC. Attendees at the rodeo also got to experience an unexpected Haboob (dust storm), and during the Forum week they learned from our excellent guest speakers: Mr. Scott Davis, Chairman & CEO, UPS; Mr. Alan Estevez, Assistant Secretary of Defense (L&MR); Mr. Pat Morello, Director, Purchasing Navistar Defense; General Raymond Johns, USAF, Commander, Air Mobility Command; General Duncan McNabb, Commander, USTRANSCOM; and Dr. Eric Haseltine, PhD, President & Managing Director, Haseltine Partners, LLC. It was north to Anchorage, Alaska 22-26 September 2012. This Forum was originally scheduled to be held in Anchorage in 2010. However, in 2010 the US Economy was struggling and the NDTA Board of Directors decided to defer the Alaska Forum until 2012, holding the 2010 event

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in Washington, DC instead. I arrived in the general assembly via a dog sled. We again included offsite professional tours in the program. Attendees had the opportunity to visit/tour a Tote, Inc., Ro-Ro Ship; and to visit the UPS Anchorage Gateway where they could “fly” an airplane using the UPS flight simulator. The event was held soon after the President announced the Pivot to the Pacific; to focus on this region, and share knowledge with industry, keynote speakers invited to this event were military/government leaders with knowledge of the area. Speakers included: The Honorable Alan Estevez, Assistant Secretary of Defense (L&MR); MG Roger Mathews, Deputy Commander, US Army Pacific; Maj Gen Peter Talleri, Commander, Marine Corps Bases Pacific; VADM Mark Harnitchek, Director, DLA; Lt Gen Brooks Bash, USAF, Director of Logistics, J-4 OJCS; General William Fraser, Commander, USTRANSCOM; and General Raymond Johns, Commander, Air Mobility Command. The afternoon’s professional dialogue sessions covered a variety of topics.

The year 2013 began with NDTA planning for our annual Forum in San Antonio, TX 7-11 September. In February and March, a series of events caused major changes to our plans. The General Services Administration’s conference scandal made national news, and Congress “battled” over the national deficit resulting in funds being sequestered and DOD budgets being significantly reduced. Defense travel was severely curtailed and conferences throughout government were cancelled.

NDTA suspended our Forums for 2013 and 2014 and began to immediately adjust to the new fiscal realities. We reduced our staff by 35% through attrition and scrutinized our budget for potential cost

reductions (savings). Additionally, we began a dialogue with USTRANSCOM on ways to ensure strategic communications between industry and government continued on the critical topics of sustaining the forces deployed around the world and the orderly drawdown of forces in Afghanistan. To comply with the government travel restrictions and at minimum/no costs to the government, NDTA and USTRANSCOM agreed to hold a Fall Meeting in St. Louis to stimulate wider interest and inquiry into technical and professional issues involving DOD’s transportation requirements. This meeting would provide information, training, and strategic overview for personnel of the DOD, as well as assist industry in anticipating and meeting future DOD needs. The meeting was scheduled for 15-17 October. Gridlock in Congress over the budget resulted in the government “shutting down” on 1 October 2013. Our Fall Meeting was in jeopardy. Through the superb work of the USTRANSCOM staff to ensure compliance with all policies and the leadership of USTRANSCOM Commander General Fraser, the meeting proceeded as planned. Seventeen action items were identified during the meeting. Each item has been worked over the past year, and completed, or status provided through the NDTA modal committees and Executive Working Groups.

In addition to reflecting on the many Forums, some of the memories that stand out most are visits to our chapters around the world: Japan, Korea, Okinawa, Guam, Germany, Benelux, Turkey, and throughout the United States. My personal thanks to all the chapter and regional leaders for your time and efforts in sustaining the chapters, the work you do within your communities, the scholarships you provide to students seeking to prepare for a career,

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and to each individual NDTA member for supporting your local chapter. Individually and collectively you help make NDTA the successful Association it is today.

Professionally, there is so much more to reflect on: The NDTA modal and administrative committees, the Executive Working Groups, the ad hoc groups to investigate a specific issue, the CEO meetings, the Transportation Advisory Board (TAB), the awards and recognition ceremonies, the awarding of scholarships, the support to the SDDC Training Symposiums, and the list goes on. These are memories, relationships, and networks that will last a life time.

The Association has come full cycle in the last 12 years. After a beginning period of uncertainty, low member participation, and financial challenges, through a period of unprecedented growth, active participation, and financial stability, to the current period of sequestration, budget constraints, and uncertainty, it is time for a fresh look, a new set of eyes on the operation, and new ideas to be tried and implemented. We have new leadership coming aboard—a new Chairman, William (Bill) Flynn, CEO and President of Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings, Inc.; a new Vice Chairman, William (Bill) Kenwell, Director Maersk Line, Limited; and a new President, RADM Mark (Buz) Buzby, USN, (Ret). Please give these gentlemen, other members of the Board of Directors, the Association, USTRANSCOM, and DOD the same great support you have provided to our current Chairman, Ray Ebeling; our Vice Chairmen, General Walt Kross and VADM Gordon Holder; and me.

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The NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting Action Items Progress

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ast year, the Fall Meeting was a cochaired/co-sponsored event between NDTA and United States Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM).

Together, our two organizations designed five round table sessions to collaboratively address Reset & Rebalance for the Future concerns, as well as projections across all Department of Defense (DOD) modes of logistics and transportation. We are happy to report several recommendations from the Fall Meeting were taken for action along with dozens more suggestions created and being worked within each respective modal Executive Working Group (EWG) and/or NDTA National Committee. The following is a snapshot of a few of the action items that resulted from the 2013 Fall Meeting along with their current statuses.

TRANSITIONING ACTIVE DUTY/VETERAN TRUCK DRIVERS TO INDUSTRY

Status: Action item closed, though overall outreach efforts remain ongoing.

As a means to extend outreach, the Department of Transportation (DOT) was asked to brief at several subsequent NDTA/DOD events on its efforts to ease transitioning active duty members with truck driving specialties and safe records to be able to transfer those credentials to the commercial trucking industry. In Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century MAP 21, DOT conducted a study and on November 8, 2013 provided a report to Congress on the differences between military and civilian licensing, as well as ways to fill in the gaps. With DOT’s help, all 50 states’ legislatures have taken regulatory/policy measures regarding military members and veterans in pursuit of a commercial driver’s license (CDL) 12 |

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and have since adopted a Military CDL Skills Test Waiver. To date, more than 2,000 waivers have been issued! Various transitioning programs include: Virginia’s Troops to Trucks, New Mexico’s Heroes

to Highways, Wisconsin’s Truck Driver to Commercial Bus & Truck Driver, and the International Brotherhood of Teamsters’ (IBT) Helmets to Hardhats. Future considerations include ensuring that military training and testing mirror the civilian model, as well as the facilitation of commercial partnerships on military installations. Across the board, getting the word out to DOD personnel centers, military truck driver schoolhouses, and veterans outreach locations is key.

TRANSPORTATION SHIPMENT PLANING INTEGRATED PRODUCT TEAM (IPT)

Status: Closed.

rection of the USTRANSCOM Deputy Commander, an IPT was formed with representatives from the Joint Munitions Command (JMC), the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), and the trucking industry’s Transportation Protective Service (TPS) carriers. Overall the IPT took a Lean Six Sigma approach to assess TPS shipment planning and identify opportunities for efficiencies. The IPT’s process mapping and root cause analysis resulted in JMC and industry identifying several forecasting products to include: receipt and issue forecast data, new production schedules, vessel schedules, open CONUS documents, near term data from the Total Ammunition Management Information System (TAMIS), as well as the need for other Service forecast data.

All JMC depots were examined against a 48-hour performance metric. Consequently, those depot forecasting methods and processes which clearly contributed to increased productivity, increased readiness, and optimized consolidation were benchmarked and are being incorporated at all JMC depots, where possible. This action item has resulted in JMC implementing process improvements across their depots and TPS carriers receiving better advanced forecasting data.

RAIL MOVEMENT MODELING/ANALYSIS

Status: Closed.

While this initiative started within the Surface EWG in July 2013, discussion during the Fall Meeting’s “Surface Issues & Solutions” Roundtable actively included industry’s request for more comprehensive advanced shipment forecasting and advanced shipment planning to increase carrier efficiencies which could ultimately better stabilize rates. At the di-

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The USTRANSCOM Joint Distribution Process Analysis Center (JDPAC) provided an executive overview regarding their modeling and analysis on rail movements. The briefing provided a better shared understating of DOD’s anticipated railcar usage of major out-load operations and the expected interfaces at DOD installations and ports.

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FORECASTED REQUIREMENTS

Status: Closed.

Out of concern over the uncertainty of the Afghanistan drawdown, air carriers asked USTRANSCOM to provide better fidelity of future airlift requirements.

The Civil Reserve Air Fleet (CRAF) EWG addressed this issue and now USTRANSCOM provides long-range forecasts and monthly passenger flow estimates. As noted under other action items in this article, increased fidelity of future transportation requirements are now being provided in both the Voluntary Intermodal Sealift Agreement (VISA) and Surface EWGs, as well as in various modal forums.

COMPLIANCE WITH SERVICE CONTRACT ACT (SCA) PROVISIONS IN FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR)-BASED CONTRACTS

Status: Ongoing.

During the 2013 Fall Meeting’s “Surface Issues and Solutions” Roundtable, NDTA, on behalf of its commercial motor carrier members, requested assistance from USTRANSCOM in facilitating discussions with both the Departments of Labor (DOL) and DOT regarding the application of certain rules and regulations under the SCA to the truckload industry. General Fraser (then USTRANSCOM Commander) asked industry participants to develop a draft of an SCA Commercial Compliance Guide for DOL’s review and approval, which takes into account SCA requirements and the operational constructs of the irregular route motor carrier industry. Subsequently, NDTA Surface Committee members worked on the guide, socialized their recommended compliance solutions with USTRANSCOM, and conducted a survey of TPS carriers.

Survey findings reported that over 65% of TPS carriers do not fully understand the impacts of SCA. Responses included: significant manual processes required for compliance would increase administrative costs; uncertainty of application; lack of definitive DOL guidance; belief tender system falls within the tariff exemptions; and belief owner/operators qualify for exemption as business owners. In April 2014, the NDTA President 14 |

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and the Surface Committee Chair met at DOL Headquarters with members from the DOL Wage and Hour Division, DOT Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), and USTRANSCOM. During this meeting, NDTA requested that DOL publish either via a supplement to the SCA Compliance

phases of contingency operations. Access to the commercial fleets is formalized through MARAD programs such as VISA, the Maritime Security Program (MSP), and the Voluntary Tanker Agreement (VTA). Through these programs, DOD gains critical access to an enormous amount of US commercial capabilities,

With a responsibility to manage the global mobility enterprise, USTRANSCOM is dependent on a healthy US Merchant Mariner pool. US Merchant Mariners are critical to USTRANSCOM’s ability to meet its military requirements, and its training and proving ground are the commercial vessels of declining US flag fleet. Since DOD’s organic fleet is maintained with partial crews until needed for real world operations, a loss of Merchant Mariners in commercial industry could risk our ability to bring the ships to full operating status when the need arises.

Guide for USTRANSCOM, previously provided by DOL, or through an advisory letter: 1. Authorization for the use of DOT Hours of Service logs to compute “hours worked”; 2. Clarification of business entity and personnel management requirements for exemption; and 3. If an exemption does not apply, then approve use of carrier-determined fleet wide annual cost-per-mile expenses.

Based upon comments by DOL representative at the July 24, 2014 EWG meeting and subsequent follow-up, DOL is working on amendments to the SCA Compliance Guide it previously provided to USTRANSCOM and industry members. Any changes to the Compliance Guide are expected be provided by the DOL at the 28 October 2014 Surface Committee meeting being held in conjunction with the NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting in St. Louis.

SEALIFT READINESS

Status: Ongoing.

USTRANSCOM has shared concerns with DOT’s Maritime Administration (MARAD) over the health of the USflag international trading fleet. While the US domestic (Jones Act) fleet is seeing a recent resurgence, the international fleet is in continued decline. DOD and USTRANSCOM rely on commercial industry to augment the government-owned organic fleet during the initial surge of combat power, and for the vast majority of sealift in peacetime and sustainment

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while ensuring the availability of a viable US-flag maritime industry and US-citizen Merchant Mariner pool in times of national emergency.

With a responsibility to manage the global mobility enterprise, USTRANSCOM is dependent on a healthy US Merchant Mariner pool. US Merchant Mariners are critical to USTRANSCOM’s ability to meet its military requirements, and its training and proving ground are the commercial vessels of declining US flag fleet. Since DOD’s organic fleet is maintained with partial crews until needed for real world operations, a loss of Merchant Mariners in commercial industry could risk our ability to bring the ships to full operating status when the need arises.

USTRANSCOM has pledged support for MARAD’s development of a National Maritime Strategy that will provide recommendations aimed at supporting the growth of the US maritime industry and ensuring the availability of US-flag vessels for our nation’s economic and national security. It has also pledged support for DOD as it embarks on a Commercial Sealift Study which will explore the commercial maritime industry’s continued ability to meet DOD mobility requirements. DTJ

Thank you to members of NDTA’s EWGs and National Committees for providing the content for this artcle.

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This article is the third in a three part series that has taken a closer look at the NDTA Foundation.

The NDTA Foundation Meeting the Challenges of the “New Normal”

By Larry Larkin, Vice President – Foundation and Chair, NDTA Foundation Committee Programmed long-term budget cuts along with sequestration have brought about a sea of change in our community.

Rather than “just another periodic downturn,” these developments have resulted in a structural change in the industry—and grim unintended consequences for the NDTA Foundation.

The Prosperous Years The increased levels of defense spending, particularly over the last 13 years, afforded a high level of professional development activities such as conferences, tradeshows, training and education for the Department of Defense (DOD), military, and industry personnel. Like many industry associations, NDTA flourished.

The Association’s conferences, such as the Annual NDTA Forum and Exhibition, were well attended by participants and exhibitors. In fact, the Association had record number of attendees at its conferences; which were held in cities across the US—as far as Alaska.

This environment was very beneficial to the Foundation and Scholarship Program, as these conferences provided the opportunity to hold fundraising events. Activities such as the Forum’s Duck Race, Golf Tournament, Grand Prize Raffle, and 5K Run generated a substantial amount of money for scholarships. But of greater financial impact were the proceeds from conference registrations and exhibitors’ fees, a portion of which NDTA’s national headquarters contributed to the Foundation. These monies made it possible to fund scholarships without having to withdraw any money from the core scholarship fund (which consists of investments), thus enabling its continued growth.

As a result, the Foundation was able to increase the amount available for annual scholarships from $20,000 in 2007 to nearly $50,000 last year. The average annual scholarship award went up from $1,400—which, today, might cover the cost of textbooks and a couple fees—to $3,400. The Foundation had achieved its goal of awarding scholarships that would 16 |

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make a significant, rather than just a token, contribution towards making college affordable for students.

The World Changes Then, a confluence of events transformed our world…

First were the significant reductions in defense spending spurred by the burgeoning budget deficit and the drawdown of US Armed Forces in Iraq. In August 2010, then-Defense Secretary Robert Gates announced an initiative to save $178 billion in defense spending over the next five years, of which $78 billion were outright spending cuts. Eight months later, President Obama mandated an additional $400 billion in cuts over the next 12 years.

Then, in early 2013, came the event nobody expected would happen: the budget sequestration. The Budget Control Act of 2011’s automatic spending cuts, enacted March 1, 2013, reduced Defense spending by $454 billion between 2013 and 2021.

Within DOD and the Services, nonmission critical expenditures such as professional development, training, and non-essential travel were slashed (or eliminated in most cases). Funding for attending conferences disappeared. On the industry side, the cuts resulted in the cancellation of numerous multi-billion dollar weapon systems and contractor services contracts. This, in turn, led to the loss of a large number of jobs and severe belt-tightening in companies’ budgets for conferences, tradeshows, and professional development.

To compound the problem, a 2011 General Services Administration Inspector General report revealed that the

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Agency had spent $822,000 on a conference in Las Vegas for only 300 employees.

Among the many extravagant expenses, the conference organizers spent $147,000 for airfare and hotel lodging for six planning trips including $100,000 for two “scouting trips” and five off-site meetings that incurred $30,000 in catering charges.

The story literally went viral. It resulted in congressional hearings and the implementation of strict controls on hosting and attending conferences across government agencies and the military. All conference participation is now closely scrutinized and, in some cases, requires the approval of the Secretary or Undersecretary. This development, by itself, had a significant chilling effect on conference attendance.

The immediate impact of all these events was that, almost overnight, attendance of DOD and civilian government personnel to industry conferences vaporized and participation by industry, particularly exhibitors, dramatically decreased.

Many conferences, including the NDTA Forum, were cancelled in 2013. Industry associations lost hundreds of thousands of dollars in non-refundable deposits.

The “new normal,” the environment government and military personnel will be living in for the foreseeable future is one where: 1. Close scrutiny of conferences will continue. Attendance to conferences not exclusively focused on professional development (i.e., do not provide any sort of entertainment) and/or held at venues that could be considered resorts will be not be approved.

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reason why the individual needs to be there (e.g., is a guest speaker).

3. There will be no budget to cover conference registration fees.

For industry members, it means less money for conferences and exhibitions.

Given these realities, industry associations have had to adapt to survive, let alone prosper. In the case of NDTA, our annual meeting has evolved: • The meeting will now be held at locations where there is a high concentration of DOD transportation and logistics personnel to minimize the need for travel. This year and last year, NDTA teamed with USTRANSCOM to host the meeting in St. Louis. Next year the meeting will be held in Washington, DC. • There is no longer a registration fee for government and military personnel.

• With the exception of end-of-day receptions, there are no more social or fundraising activities. The program now consists almost exclusively of speakers, roundtable discussions, and committee meetings.

The Unintended Consequences The immediate impact to NDTA was a considerable drop in proceeds from its meetings—largely as a result of the elimination of registration fees for government and military personnel. With no more fundraising activities or surplus proceeds from meetings, the major sources of funds for scholarships have disappeared.

The Challenge Over the long term, the core scholarship fund does not produce sufficient income to fund $40,000-$50,000 of scholarships every year. What to do? There are several options: 1. Decrease the amount of scholarships awarded every year to an affordable level either by decreasing the amount of the scholarships, the number of recipients, or a combination of both.

2. Find new sources of funds to replace the lost funding.

3. Grow the core scholarship fund to a level where the investments generate sufficient annual income to maintain the current level of funding.

Option #1, by far, is the least desirable.

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near-crisis proportions. The amount of money owed for college loans has surpassed credit-card debt in the United States. The average amount of debt owed by students at graduation has reached $29,400. Seven million borrowers are in default on a federal or private student loan.1 With tuition, fees, and room and board average costs ranging from $18,391 for in-state public universities to $40,917 for private universities,2 a $1,000-$2,000 scholarship will not make much of a dent in reducing a student’s debt load. Just textbooks can cost up to $200+ each. This is why the Foundation set the goal to significantly increase the size of scholarships. As the cost of a college education continues to rise, we need to make every possible effort to maintain—and increase—the size and number of our scholarship awards.

Option #2 is a logical one, but very hard to implement and sustain. By virtue of their longevity, NDTA’s Forum and its associated fundraising activities had become virtually institutionalized. This resulted in a reasonably steady stream of funding for the Foundation year-in, year-out. Compared to a dedicated fund-raising campaign, these funds cost little to get and required just a short-term effort to raise (the enduring success of Forum fundraising activities was the result of the hard work of NDTA’s Young Leaders members).

Raising $30,000- $50,000 a year through a fundraising campaign will require a substantial effort involving a large number of volunteers. At a personal level, fundraising requires a significant time, energy and emotional commitment. Understandably, there’s a high “burnout” rate among volunteer fundraisers. An annual fundraising campaign will require continual recruiting and training of new volunteers. There’s also burnout among contributors and, when they give, the amount donated can vary from year to year—so new donors have to be recruited as well. This, in turn, requires an administrative infrastructure to support it and a nontrivial amount of effort to execute.

The scale of the fundraising effort could be significantly reduced if the Foundation could secure larger contributions. Many of our corporate members have foundations or corporate giving programs that support charitable organizations/programs and are in a position to give much larger donations. FedEx for example, has generously contributed to the Foundation $10,000

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a year for many years. A comparable commitment from a few other corporate members would provide the necessary funds to maintain our giving at current levels. Given the vast amount of charitable organizations and the limited funds corporations have to donate, competition for corporate gifts is fierce and generally requires organizations to apply annually— with no guarantee that they will receive a contribution that year.

Corporations also tend to focus their charitable giving on certain areas. The Northrop Grumman Foundation, for example, focuses its giving on science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) education and on programs that support our troops, veterans, health and human services, and the environment. Just as in individual fundraising, soliciting corporate gifts requires a significant amount of effort, but has a lower probability of success.

Option #3 is the best option because it makes the scholarship program self-funding. Once the core scholarship fund (consisting of certificates of deposit, bonds, and company stocks) grows to a level where the income it generates annually is sufficient to pay for the scholarships, no further fundraising is required. Any additional money put into the core fund can be used to increase the amount or number of scholarships given.

The challenge with Option #3 is that it will require raising a substantial amount of money, in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, to grow the core fund to the point where it can be self-funding. This will involve a large, sustained fundraising effort and, most likely, several years. The benefit is that this is a one-time effort. Also, donors are more inclined to make contributions of greater amounts if their gift will “keep on giving”—rather than be spent all at once.

The Way Forward The Foundation Committee is currently evaluating options and putting together a plan of action to resolve this untenable situation. Most likely, the plan will incorporate all three options in varying degrees.

For example, it may be necessary to decrease the amount or number of scholarships for a limited period of time while money is being raised to get the core fund to a self-funding level. continued on page 40

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NDTA has a number of internal awards that recognize individual and corporate members, as well as chapters that have excelled in fostering the goals and aims of the association. These awards include the NDTA President’s Special Achievement Award, Young Executive of the Year Awards, Colonel Norbert Grabowski Membership Recruiting Awards, NDTA Distinguished Service Awards, and NDTA Corporate Distinguished Service Awards, among others. We congratulate this year’s award winners and thank them for their contributions to the association, as well as to the greater logistics and transportation community.

NDTA PRESIDENT’S SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

Maj Simon Feikema, Dutch Army (Ret.)

Col Roger Neumann, USAF (Ret.)

ajor Simon Feikema enlisted in the Royal Dutch Army in 1953. He was initially sent to the Infantry Officers School, but received the opportunity to change to the Royal Dutch Transportation Corps where he became a 2nd Lieutenant. It was decided that he should specialize in Sea Transportation and he was subsequently transferred to the Staff of the Transportation Inspector, Section Sea Transport. His next assignment was to the staff of the Territorial Commander South, where he was responsible for the Traffic Office. After a few years, his expertise was needed at the Transportation Inspectors Office at the Headquarters of the Royal Dutch Army. He stayed there the remainder of his military career, retiring in 1988 as a Major.

Major Feikema has been a member of NDTA for over 30 years. As the Head of Sea Transportation, River Transportation and Ports, he assisted with, and many times provided full roundthe-clock support to, the famous annual Reforger exercises. It was during one of these exercises in Antwerp in 1983 that he met with a couple of NDTA officials who immediately invited him to become a member. Following his retirement, Major Feikema became the Treasurer of the Benelux Chapter—a position he still has to this day! Throughout his career, Major Feikema was very involved in the United Nations’ Mission in Lebanon and ammunition transports through the port of Delfzijl, as well as in the sea transportation of goods for the army and any other mission where he might be needed. The result was that Her Majesty, Queen Beatrix, appointed him Knight in the Royal Order of Oranje-Nassau. He also received the Military Order of Saint Christopher for his support to the 598th Transportation Group. For his many accomplishments and outstanding service to NDTA, Major Simon Feikema is well-deserving of the NDTA President’s Special Achievement Award.

ol Roger Neumann is awarded the 2014 NDTA President’s Special Achievement Award. Col Neumann currently serves as the Vice President, Contingency Plans at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service (AAFES). During his 20 plus year career in the US Air Force, Col Neumann has proudly served in numerous logistics positions at home and abroad. Recently these positions have included Director, Contingency Plans, The Exchange; Deputy Division Chief of Logistics Plans and Integration Division; Chief of Mobility, J4 Staff (Afghanistan); and Chief, Logistics Operations, Planning Branch, The Pentagon.

His commitment to the NDTA over the past several years has been invaluable as he has led the Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter as its President, and now as the NDTA Texas State President and Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter Membership Chairman.

During his tenure as Chapter President, the DFW Chapter won numerous NDTA awards including the International Chapter of the Year. In addition, during his tenure as Chapter President, Col Neumann won an NDTA Distinguished Service Award and AAFES won an NDTA Innovative Logistics Service Award.

Col Neumann recently retired from his distinguished Air Force career and currently makes his home in North Texas with his wife and their three children. When Col Neumann is not working hard for NDTA, he spends time working with the Boy Scouts of America and in other community efforts. For his service to the logistics community, his country, NDTA, the Dallas-Ft. Worth Chapter, and his local community we thank Col Roger Neumann and proudly present him with the 2014 NDTA President’s Special Achievement Award.

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YOUNG EXECUTIVE OF THE YEAR AWARD

Civilian Ms. Kristina Shore

Military Lieutenant Jason Ray, USNR

s. Kristina Shore is honored as the 2014 Young Executive of the Year (Civilian). Ms. Shore has successfully moved upward in transportation and logistics through private sector organizations that provide a variety of services to the defense sector. She is currently the Sales and Marketing Director for The Diplomat Group, moving cargo and passengers globally as a charter broker with the ability to set up unique projects in some of the most remote and austere environments in the world. Ms. Shore has worked in many challenging positions in the cargo industry, becoming an expert at moving goods in support of our military in the Iraq and Afghanistan theaters. Firms such as hers, and individuals like Ms. Shore, aid in the success achieved by our warriors in conflicts around the world.

In addition to her many professional accomplishments, Ms. Shore is an enthusiastic and active member of the Washington, DC Chapter, as well as a leader on the chapter’s board of directors. Ms. Shore has become a familiar face running the monthly DC Chapter luncheons. Recently, she also supported the chapter’s annual Transportation Week gala with innovative ideas, such as a visually appealing postcard invitation to gain attention for the event. Ms. Shore has volunteered to take on leadership of the DC Chapter Young Professionals Committee, who have the important responsibility of generating funds for academic scholarships through the chapter’s annual scholarship auction. For her commitment and dedication to the military, NDTA, her local chapter, and protecting the nation, Ms. Kristina Shore is richly deserving of the 2014 Young Executive of the Year Award.

ieutenant Jason Ray is honored as the 2014 Young Executive of the Year (Military). LT Ray has been active in both the commercial and military sectors of the maritime industry, and well represents the high caliber of citizen soldiers that support and defend the United States. After beginning his career in the private sector, LT Ray entered the Navy and shortly thereafter became active in the NDTA Washington, DC Chapter. He has been an active participant in the chapter’s mentor-protégé program, supporting the program by recruiting other supply officers and spreading the word about the benefits of developing relationships with mentors. In his work as a Supply Officer, he actively engaged in technology to support the Navy’s procurement requirements including research in 3D printing. This led to publication of his article on 3D printing in the Defense Transportation Journal in October 2013. 3D printing is offering revolutionary benefits to the Navy by enabling the nearly instantaneous sourcing of components needed at sea, but which are challenging to source and keep in inventory as Navy ships tour the globe.

LT Ray frequently volunteers in supporting the DC Chapter’s activities. While serving as the Department Head with the Mine Counter Measures Crew EXULTANT, he was awarded the Blue E for logistics excellence. LT Ray transitioned from active duty March 31, 2014 and is now working at NAVSEA under the same directorate, as a civil servant. He is actively pursuing a Master’s Degree in Business Administration from Babson College, with an expected graduation date of May 2015.

Jason is also a drilling reservist in Washington, DC, where he is a Surface Warfare Qualified Supply Officer. Jason has served on the DC Chapter board this past year and was recently nominated as incoming Treasurer for 2014/2015. For commitment and dedication to the Navy, NDTA, his local chapter, and innovation to protect the nation, LT Jason Ray is richly deserving of the Young Executive of the Year Award.

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COLONEL NORBERT GRABOWSKI MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING AWARDS

Chapters Category I Benelux Chapter Central Pennsylvania Chapter

Category II San Antonio Chapter

Category III Washington, DC Chapter

OVERALL RECRUITER Ms. Yolanda Rios

San Joaquin Chapter

NDTA SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTS – NATIONAL LEVEL program a

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NDTA ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMS

Woosuk An

Miles Brinkley

NDTA offers three scholarship/tuition assistance programs to NDTA members and their financial dependents.

Evan Anderson

Sandra Carretero

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM A: to encourage good college students to study the fields of logistics, transportation, supply chain, physical distribution, and passenger travel services.

Kelsey Klein

Taylor Fasching

University of Maryland, College Park

Stanford University

University of Maryland, College Park

University of Washington

University of Maryland, College Park

Central Pennsylvania’s Community College, Harrisonburg, PA

Jennifer Lien

T. Paul Markovits

University of Maryland, College Park

Maritime College, State University of New York

He Liu

University of Maryland, College Park

Patrick McGuire

Beidi Luo

Florida State University

University of Maryland, College Park

Brandi Ramsey

Melanie Morello

Old Dominion University

Western Michigan University

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM B: to assist high school graduates achieve their academic goals in the fields of business/management, logistics, transportation, supply chain, physical distribution, and passenger travel services.

ACADEMIC SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM C: to encourage good distance learning college students to study the fields of logistics, transportation, supply chain, physical distribution, and passenger travel services.

NDTA scholarship/tuition assistance funds can only be disbursed to an academic institution on behalf of the successful applicant. If the institution is not known at the time an application is submitted, the successful applicant must submit documentation showing that he/she has in fact been accepted by an institution as a full-time student before disbursements can be made.

Melissa Morello

University of Pittsburgh

Margaret Tian

University of Maryland, College Park

NDTA CORPORATE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

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NDTA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

Mr. Dave DeBoer

Washington, DC Chapter

Captain Heather Dennen, USAF Okinawa Chapter

Mr. Joel Powell

Mr. Randall Geiser

Mrs. Kristin Wakefield

Scott-St. Louis Chapter

Mr. James Leavitt

Scott-St. Louis Chapter

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Okinawa Chapter

Colonel Brian Waters, USA (Ret.) Atlanta Chapter

NDTA INTERNATIONAL CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARDS The International Chapter of the Year Award was initiated in 1977 to recognize chapters that have excelled in fostering the goals and objectives of NDTA; promoting an understanding of the importance of transportation to the security of the nation; participating in community service programs; developing quality educational programs for the chapter membership; and providing for chapter growth through effective membership recruiting and retention programs.

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he Okinawa Chapter distinguished itself throughout 2013/2014. Energy and enthusiasm continued to build as the chapter moved forward in the community, region, and internationally. Chapter meetings included the most influential logistics experts on the island.

Combined efforts with industry partners from sealift, airlift, trucking, passenger travel, and hotels, coupled with military Services at Camps Foster, Courtney, Kinser, Kadena Air Base, US Army Garrison Okinawa, and Commander Fleet Activities Okinawa resulted in programs that contributed significantly to the professional growth of all logisticians in Okinawa. The Okinawa Chapter is a key enabler, not only in the education of current and future logistics leaders, but in collectively making a difference in its community.

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in local community events such as the largest overseas DOD-sponsored Special Olympics and various veterans’ programs in addition to its educational membership meetings and rewarding social events.

Joint events between the local Logistics Officer’s Association, Society of American Military Engineers of Japan, and NDTA Okinawa Chapter advanced the value of both professional and social programs, and are an example for other chapters to follow. The chapter’s Young Leaders’ activities netted new members, but more importantly, the resulting mentorship has developed future logistics leaders and helped publicize the benefit of NDTA membership. Because of its location, the chapter is active in disaster preparedness and is partners with the local Red Cross.

The distinctive accomplishments of the NDTA Okinawa Chapter are clearly deserving of recognition as the International Chapter of the Year for 2013/2014. Congratulations to Team Okinawa!

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he Scott-St Louis Chapter is recognized as the NDTA International Chapter of the Year 2014, Large (Category III) for its outstanding service to the local community, NDTA, and the United States. NDTA Chapter 82 has had a banner year serving chapter members, sponsors, the community, the Department of Defense, and Headquarters NDTA, leading by example. Throughout the year, the chapter provided a slate of leading speakers including experts in a variety of disciplines from military, commercial industry, academia, and government to enhance the professional development of its membership. Through an active partnership with St. Louis University Center for Supply Chain Management Studies, the Scott-St. Louis Chapter remains connected to both local and national-level thought leadership in sup-

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ply chain management. Through ongoing fundraising efforts and the generosity of its membership, the chapter provided financial contributions to charities serving critical needs in the veterans’ community.

In December, for the second year in a row, Chapter 82 conducted a successful holiday toy drive and birthday recognition program in partnership with the Children’s Foundation of Mid America; providing 250 presents and over $600 in donations to less fortunate children. The Scott-St. Louis Chapter’s active partnership with local grade schools produced the NDTA national-level National Transportation Week (NTW) poster contest winners, and further strengthened the already close ties between the chapter and local community. The chapter’s recognition of NTW also included a luncheon featuring a leading transportation academic, scholarship awards dinner, and charity golf outing which raised over $17,000 for scholarships and veterans outreach support. The activities of the past year truly epitomize what it means to be an NDTA Chapter in terms of community outreach, DOD support, member support and recruitment, Young Leaders activity, and engaging chapter sponsors. The distinctive accomplishments of the men and

women of the Scott-St. Louis Chapter 82 are representative of the highest ideals held by NDTA and as such, they are richly deserving of this year’s NDTA International Chapter of the Year Award.

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he Washington DC Chapter is recognized as winner of the 2014 International Chapter of the Year Award (Category III) for exceptionally meritorious representation of NDTA. The chapter exhibited excellence in its programs, membership development, community involvement, communication development, and emergency preparedness. The chapter hosted ten luncheons this year with a phenomenal line of speakers including the Army Deputy G-4 (Operations), the Air Force A-4, Lt. and the Joint Staff J-4, as well as speakers that represented interests outside of DOD. The result was increased attendance, with most luncheons having 60 or more attendees. The chapter’s successful events also included its membership drive social, annual National Transportation Week gala, and scholarship auction.

The chapter’s Mentor-Protégé Program continued to grow with over 30 seasoned

veterans from both the private and public sectors contributing their time and knowledge to over a dozen protégés, also from the public and private sectors. The chapter also continued its tradition of giving by its continued support of the Arlington Food Assistance Program and its exceptional scholarship program which awarded a total of $7,000 to deserving students. This year the chapter added a new position to its board, a Chief Information Officer, who worked with the chapter’s website designer, making recommendations to improve the website and identifying new ways of using the website to bring in revenue. The head of the chapter’s emergency preparedness committee met with other organizations within the region to maintain top of mind awareness of the logistics capabilities of the members of the DC Chapter in times of emergency. The Washington, DC Chapter held itself in the finest traditions of the NDTA, representing its values and upholding the underlying purpose of the NDTA – fostering a unique brand of partnership between private and public enterprise. For all of its efforts, the Washington, DC Chapter is well deserving of the recognition as NDTA International Chapter of the Year.

NDTA INTERNATIONAL Young leaders chapter OF THE YEAR AWARDS The International Young Leaders Chapter of the Year Award was instituted in the continuing endeavor to involve young people in the varied programs of the NDTA and to recognize those chapters that make significant contributions to the furtherance of this goal.

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he Young Leaders of the Okinawa Chapter distinguished themselves throughout 2013/2014. New ideas, energy, and enthusiasm advanced the chapter within the community, region, and internationally. The commitment to the Young Leaders program is a chapter responsibility that is taken very seriously, and as a result the chapter has shown growth in Young Leaders memberships. The Okinawa Chapter facilitates the education of future and current logistics leaders, and makes a difference through collaboration, communication, and forward thinking.

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still occurring after nine months. Participation in the Special Olympics as a volunteer “hugger” was a significant emotional event for those who participated. The chapter’s scholarship programs funded through a Bowling Fun Day and golf tournaments are directly tied to NDTA programs. The chapter raised just over $3,000 this year and awarded two scholarships. The chapter reached out to the community for the National Transportation Week poster contest and netted four winners in the national competition. In addition, chapter members spoke at two different elementary schools on the island about the significance of transportation in their lives—a very rewarding experience! The chapter and its Young Leaders are collectively making a difference in the chapter’s community, personally and professionally. The distinctive

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accomplishments of the Okinawa Chapter are worthy of being recognized as International Young Leaders Chapter of the Year for 2013/2014. Congratulations to Young Leaders Team Okinawa!

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hapter 82, the Scott-St. Louis Chapter, is recognized as the 2014 NDTA International Young Leader Chapter of the Year (Large Category) for its outstanding service to the local community, development of young professionals, NDTA, and the United States.

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connecting with young military logistics professionals from Scott Air Force Base and engaging them in chapter activities.

Chapter 82 recognized the significance of Young Leader involvement by offering robust mentor-protégé events providing young professionals the opportunity to foster enduring positive relationships with military and industry stewards. The Scott-St. Louis Young Leaders group provided professional development opportunities where young professionals could interact with other young professionals, as

well as a variety of interesting mentors including executives from local companies, published writers, community leaders, senior military, and senior executives from NDTA corporate members. The Young Leaders Committee showed extraordinary community involvement through volunteer events that also fostered professional growth and provided networking opportunities. The Chapter 82 Young Leaders partnership with the Children’s Foundation of Mid-America made a significant and lasting difference in the lives of less

fortunate children and families. The Young Leaders chair and committee leadership were integrally involved in broader chapter activities, showcasing their leadership abilities to the Scott-St Louis defense transportation community. Chapter 82 increased its Young Leaders membership over the last year and continues to set high membership benchmarks for the upcoming year. These programs are the critical lifeblood of the Young Leaders Committee and the Chapter 82 Young Leaders team is indeed deserving of this award.

NDTA MILITARY UNIT OF THE YEAR AWARDS Since 1966, NDTA has honored units of the military Services that have performed outstanding service in transportation or a related field. These units are selected for this recognition by each of the Services.

Army US Army Active component 97th Transportation Company (Heavy Boat) 10th Transportation Battalion (Terminal) Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia

During 2013, 97th TC provided outstanding operational support to a vast array of customers via both pier-side and underway missions. The unit completed over 250 real-world operations, sailing over 50,000 nautical miles, transporting 2,571 short tons of cargo during 711 days underway in support of various Combatant Commands (COCOMs); Joint, Interagency, Intergovernmental and Multinational (JIIM) agencies; the United States Army Transportation School (USATS); and fellow units within the battalion and brigade.

The unit distinguished itself by providing both a training and cargo movement platform to such high profile training and operational events as Combined Joint Logistics Over the Shore (C/ JLOTS) South Korea (in cooperation with the Republic of Korea Military and USARPAC), US Army Southern Command (ARSOUTH) 2013 (formerly USARSO), Operation Keen Sword (in support of USARPAC), Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 2013 (in support of USTRANSCOM), as well as multiple training exercises in support of the US Coast Guard Marine Security Response Team, US Navy Special Warfare Group, Inter30 |

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national Maritime Fire Fighter’s Association, Marine Incident Response Team, among others. 97th TC also helped field new equipment for the force, providing the first ever floating platform to test the Active Denial System (ADS).

• From March to May 2013, 97th took part in an interdepartmental and international C/JLOTS in South Korea.

This exercise featured members of the US Army, US Navy, US Marine Corps, and Republic of Korea military personnel. This bilateral exercise provided a real world scenario for the 97th TC to showcase its capabilities as a JLOTS asset.

• During the US Army Southern Command Rotation 2013 the unit provided three vessels to support the requirement and participated in a variety of missions, logging over 14,000 nautical miles sailed, and transporting 1,126 short tons of cargo and equipment throughout the ARSOUTH area of responsibility.

• In 1st Quarter FY 13, 97th TC (HB), IPW Japanese Ground Self Defense Forces (JGSDF) and USARPAC/ US Navy, provided (1) x LCU crew to support transportation of personnel and equipment between Sasebo and Yokohama Japan ISO Operation Keen Sword.

• 97th TC (HB) provided (2) x LCUs with assigned crews to conduct waterborne transportation of cargo and personnel ISO JLOTS 2013 exercise.

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During the exercise, the LCUs engaged in multiple iterations of Ship-to-Shore and Shore-to-Ship cargo transport that improved the overall expeditionary capability of the 7th Transportation Brigade (Expeditionary).

• The Joint Non-Lethal Weapons Directorate from Marine Corps Base Quantico, VA, demonstrated the maritime security application of the Active Denial System, or ADS. This was the first ever test on a floating craft for this weapons system. The technology is a long-range, non-lethal, personnel-deterring device. Leadership from every branch of the Department of Defense, Coastguard, NATO and members of the House Armed Services Committee were on hand.

US Army National Guard 114th Transportation Company 347th Regional Support Group Chisholm, Minnesota

During current year 2013, the 114th Transportation Company (Wolfpack) accomplished a wide range of training in preparation for deployment in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. The unit was tasked with providing convoy security for military and host nation transportation assets performing retrograde and sustainment operations throughout Regional Command-East, Afghanistan.

Upon receiving the Notice of Sourcing, efforts were focused on assembling the most experienced, willing, and capable

team of operators, mechanics, and medics. Preparing to provide Combat Escort Teams (CETs) and execute convoy missions in Afghanistan required the unit to have trained personnel on specific, theater-provided equipment including the Mine Resistant Armor Protected (MRAP) vehicle and the MRAP Recovery Vehicle (MRV). Mission focused training therefore incorporated H8 School, MRV, MRAP University, and Brigade Combat Team Trauma Training (BCT3) for the medics.

The 114th TC mobilized 147 Soldiers with 94% of the pre-mobilization training requirements complete, receiving commendation from the 1st Army, 120th Infantry Brigade Command for the unit’s high state of readiness and success executing mounted gunnery, CIED training, and the Cumulative Training Exercise.

Arriving in theater ready, focused, and motivated, the 114th TC has gone on to establish itself as the best transportation company providing convoy escorts within the 10th Sustainment Brigade directly affecting the retrograde and closure of seven Forward Operating Bases, and identifying systematic faults on the MRAP MaxxPro vehicles which resulted in the manufacturing of improved products and additional safety guidance pushed theater-wide. The 114th TC has also been selected on multiple occasions to demonstrate CET Operations to Combined Joint OperationsAfghanistan, ISAF Joint Command, 1st Theater Sustainment Command, and Afghan counterparts assisting with improving Standard Operating Procedures adopted by units across theater and supporting the transfer of authority as Afghan National Security Forces develop logistics capacity and self-sufficiency.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 proved to be a challenge for the 630th TC, but also showcased the high caliber of soldiers among its ranks. In February, the company’s annual training scheduled for NTC at Ft. Irwin, CA was canceled, leaving the unit without an exercise. It was determined that the 630th TC would complete three separate missions instead. In March, forty soldiers using borrowed flatbed trailers began a campaign to rid the

316th ESC of delinquent lateral transfers and turn-ins. The mission covered over 40,000 miles and delivered over 600 tons of cargo, saved an estimated $200,000 in commercial transportation costs, and resulted in zero delinquent transfers and turn-ins within 316th ESC for the first time in five years.

At the same time, eighteen soldiers were tasked with transporting the battalion’s equipment to Camp Roberts,

US Army Reserve Component US Army Reserve Component 630th Transportation Company 402nd Quartermaster Battalion Washington, Pennsylvania

The 630th Transportation Company (TC), “YOU CALL, WE HAUL,” is a medium truck, line-haul company, headquartered in Washington, Pennsylvania.

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CA for a Combat Support Training Exercise (CSTX). The mission required the soldiers to transport the equipment to Camp Roberts prior to CSTX and return at the completion to transport the equipment back to Pennsylvania. The soldiers traveled over 58,000 miles and safely delivered various vehicles, containers, and sensitive items.

The 630th TC also participated in the Quality Liquid Logistics Exercise (QLLEX). During this exercise the unit worked with DLA Energy to certify its tankers and transported bulk petroleum from storage sites to DOD customers.

The unit operated out of Fort Pickett, VA and covered over 38,000 miles, delivering 41,500 gallons of JP-8 to its Navy and Air Force partners. In total driving miles, the unit covered over 136,000 miles in 2013 without accident, incident, or loss. In recognition of their hard work, 46 soldiers earned Driver and Mechanic Badges.

Mission accomplishment was not the only success the unit had in 2013. Despite switching its fleet of tractors to the M915A3 and conducting a required safety inspection of its tanker’s frame structure, the unit maintained a 90.6% equipment readiness rating. Likewise, soldiers represented the 630th at the Army 10-Miler and participated in the Pittsburgh, PA Veterans Day Celebration.

Marine Corps USMC Active component Marine Corps Logistics Command (Forward) Camp Leatherneck, Helmand Province, Afghanistan

During 2013, and located aboard Camp Leatherneck, in the Helmand Province, Marine Corps Logistics Command Forward (LOGCOM [FWD]) distinguished itself within the Marine Corps and Department of Defense (DOD) as a vanguard unit of logistical excellence; employing a blended staff of highly proficient Marines and artisan contract personnel, it flawlessly executed the critical mission of Redeployment and Retrograde in support of Reset and Reconstitution (R4) operations. These actions supported the Commandant of the Marine Corps’ Ground Equipment Reset Strategy, and were a force multiplier to the Operation 32 |

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Leveraging multiple strategic modes of transportation, and working with the Surface Deployment and Distribution Center (SDDC), Army Materiel Command (AMC), and US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) agents aboard Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan, and Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, LOGCOM (FWD) achieved the movement of over 9,700 PEl via USTRANSCOM military and commercial contracted air. Additionally, it achieved the movement of over 1,000 additional assets via the Pakistan Ground Line of Communication (PAKGLOC), and Oman, Jordan, Dubai, Baku, and Riga Aerial and Sea Ports of Debarkation.

Through expert management, coordination, and utilization of transportation resources, the command recapitalized and redistributed (111) low density high demand in-theater communications assets, valued at over $65 million, enabled the Marine Corps the ability to satisfy urgent mission requirements for First and Second Marine Expeditionary Forces (MEFs). Meanwhile, the collaboration of the command’s Intermediate Support Base (ISB) detachment with the 143d Sustainment Command (Expeditionary) (SC [E]) in Kuwait, facilitated the transfer of 378 container assets, and brought to International Maritime Dangerous Goods (IMDG) certification standards, 91 USMC containers. Together, these actions amplified and increased transportation throughput.

At the tactical level, the Overflow Maintenance Support (OMS) program supported MAGTF forces with 22,896 maintenance actions that ensured Marines on the ground were not left for want of critical equipment that would otherwise have cost time, and money to obtain; but moreover would have increased the risk to our forces.

The personnel of LOGCOM (FWD) continue to be widely recognized for their dedication and ability to enhance mission accomplishment, and proved themselves capable of rising to the challenge in the most difficult of situations. They embodied total accountability, good stewardship, and set the standard for sustained superior performance and mission accomplishment.

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US Marine Corps Reserve Component 6th Motor Transport Battalion 4th Marine Logistics Group Red Bank, New Jersey

The exceptional transportation and logistics support provided by 6th Motor Transport Battalion during Exercise AFRICAN UON in 2013 epitomizes the unit performance worthy of recognition by the National Defense Transportation Association. As the lead element for 4th Marine Logistics Group in support of Exercise AFRICAN LION 2013, 6th Motor Transport Battalion led both a task-organized logistics Combat Element (LCE) and task-organized Arrival and Assembly Operation Group (AAOG), which executed maritime prepositioned force (MPF) operations in a joint training environment with a US Transportation Command-sourced Joint Task ForcePort Opening (JTF-PO), in support of US African Command strategic goals. In early April 2013, the AAOG and JTP-PO established integrated port operations at Agadir that proved instrumental in the rapid offload, staging, accountability, assembly, and onward movement of over 691 pieces of equipment from the US Naval Ship LARRY G. DAHL and commercial vessels to a 2,500-person bi-lateral Task Force at geographically-disparate exercise locations.

Prior to the actual commencement of the exercise, however, a political disagreement between the United States and Morocco led to the abrupt cancellation of the exercise and a request for the immediate redeployment of Task Force personnel and equipment. Demonstrating incredible flexibility, confidence, and logistical acumen, the AAOG and LCE swiftly reorganized to support highly sensitive strategic mobility timelines by planning and executing accelerated retrograde and force reconstitution operations over a nine-day period with unparalleled success. Facing numerous challenges, 6th Motor Transport Battalion personnel successfully led the AAOG and LCE to receive and account for over 691 end items, complete over 306 Joint Limited Technical Inspections (JLTIs), clean and prepare over 386 tactical vehicles and containers for inspection, embark 175 pieces of tactical equipment aboard the USNS LARRY G. DAHL within 27-hours, and stage 211

pieces of tactical equipment for commercial shipment over 20-hours in advance of strategic mobility deadlines, and without a single reportable safety incident. This superior performance demonstrated the leadership, professionalism, and dedication to duty of 6th Motor Transportation Battalion personnel.

Navy US Navy Active component Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Task Force Seven Three (CTF 73) Commander, US Seventh Fleet Singapore

Commander, Logistics Group Western Pacific/Commander, Task Force 73 (CTF 73) provided an unprecedented level of operational logistics support in the Navy’s largest and most active area of responsibility. As SEVENTH Fleet’s primary logistics agent, CTF 73 exceeded every expectation when challenged to build and then rework dynamic afloat logistics support plans because of the year’s continuously changing operational schedule.

Spring 2013 required CTF 73 to provide sustained logistics support during the salvage of USS GUARDIAN (MCM 5) after she ran aground on the Tubbataha Reef in the Sulu Sea off the coast of the Philippines. CTF 73 ships maintained constant logistics, helicopter, and salvage support for nearly three months including transporting GUARDIAN Sailors back to Sasebo and providing over 11 million gallons of fuel through the effort. As Operation Guardian drew down, the Seventh Fleet Naval Forces operational summer schedule required major logistics changes to support the dynamic plans developed for the 2013 TALISMAN SABRE multinational exercise. CTF 73 made the crucial adjustments resulting in the effective delivery of 15.8 million gallons of fuel to 16 US and coalition force ships.

As the end of the year approached, the team witnessed the devastation that Typhoon Hayain caused when it struck the island of Leyte in the Philippines. CTF 73 supported Operation Damayan by replenishment of supporting ships, direct humanitarian aid support, and using helicopters for surveying and providing vertical lifts of material. CTF 73’s efforts

directly affected the flow of supplies and materials to a major ally of the United States during a time of crisis enhancing theater security cooperation.

In summary, the CTF 73 team directed more than 456 Replenishment At Sea events, synchronized 589 ship port visits, aided inter-theater sealift sustainment, and developed logistics support plans for four Carrier Strike Groups, three Amphibious Readiness Groups, 28 transiting ships, 23 Forward Deployed Naval Forces ships, and 12 Coalition Force ships. The team’s unwavering flexibility and dedication to service to the fleet led to the highest levels of mission readiness in SEVENTH Fleet.

US Navy Reserve Component DLA Disposition Services – Afghanistan DLA, Disposition Services Afghanistan

Defense Logistics Agency, Disposition Services Afghanistan distinguished itself while supporting Operation ENDURING FREEDOM from January 1, 2013 to December 31, 2013. During this period, DLA Disposition Services made history with the introduction of an entirely new operational model that pushed disposition services support forward to the warfighter. To support the massive coalition forces draw down in Afghanistan, this team planned, resourced, and executed the Hub Based Disposal Operations concept at forward locations in Afghanistan. Combined with Expeditionary Disposition Remediation Team missions, these hubs increased Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services’ ability to remove unserviceable material at forward locations and reduced the need for 6,744 convoy trucks carrying ground shipments of material. This kept an estimated 7,675 soldiers off of dangerous Afghan roads and avoided $30.3 million in transportation costs.

This 104 joint military and 43 Department of Defense civilian member team operated from four fixed 20-acre locations, ten Hub Based Disposal Operation sites, and sent Expeditionary Disposal Remediation Teams to every region and major Forward Operating Base in Afghanistan. DLA Disposition Services - Afghanistan expeditionary logistics sites removed over 465 million pounds of excess

or battle damaged materials, over 21,719 unseaworthy containers, and returned over $55.8 million to the United States Treasury through authorized contract sales of unserviceable material. They increased operational throughput by 312% over 2012 operations year over year.

In total, DLA Disposition Services - Afghanistan provided critical theater support in the closure or transfer of 233 bases in the Combined Joint Operations Area in 2013. The DLA Disposition Services Afghanistan team’s actions and operational accomplishments reflect great credit upon them and are duly deserving of the National Defense Transportation Association’s Military Unit Award for their representation of the military logistics innovation and operational excellence in the war theater.

Air Force USAF Active component 377th Logistics Readiness Squadron 377th Mission Support Group Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico

The 377th Logistics Readiness Squadron, Kirtland Air Force Base, New Mexico, distinguished itself by exemplary performance in all aspects of logistics. The unit proved itself as a peerless nuclear enterprise support agency by garnering an overall excellent rating during the 2013 Air Force Material Command’s Combined Unit and Logistics Compliance Assessment Program Inspections.

Additionally, the sustained performance of the unit’s personnel yielded 18 Group, eight Wing, two Team Kirtland, four Air Force Nuclear Weapon Center, 13 Major Command, and one Air Force level awards. These outstanding successes are a credit to the achievements of each logistics specialty.

The vehicle management flight executed 1,300 work orders on a 573 vehicle fleet valued at over $40 million, delivering a superb 94.5 percent fleet mission capable rate. Furthermore, their management of a $6 million nuclear certified equipment fleet proved vital to a flawless rating during the Nuclear Surety Inspection. The supply management function flawlessly oversaw 234 equipment accounts, managed 2,400 weapons, www.ndtahq.com | 33

issued 24,000 individual equipment assets, and 3,200 mission capability parts totaling over $187 million. Their efforts supported 41 aircraft, directly enabling the completion of 4,400 Air Education and Training Command sorties. The vehicle operation element, executed 20,000 transportation requests encompassed of 11,800 personnel, 5.6 million pounds of cargo, covering over 97,000 miles. Their support was vital to the execution of 20 Special Airlift Assignment Missions, 35 Reflex Deltas, the extinguishment of an 80,000-acre forest fire, and the recovery of two CV-22 aircrafts.

The fuels management element issued 6.3 million gallons of JP-8 aircraft fuel, 7.2 million gallons of ground fuel, and 28,000 gallons of liquid oxygen while sustaining a 16-minute average response time, posturing for Jet-A fuel transition, and surpassing the 30 percent presidential fossil fuel reduction mandate. The traffic management sections validated 8,300 movements, issued 6,500 airfares, shipped 8,000 priority level-3’s, and consolidated 4,500 depot-level shipments.

Their innovative management practices saved over $25 million, earning the Defense Logistics Agency’s “Million Dollar Board” award.

The logistics plans and air transportation sections processed and deployed 25 combat ready airmen, an 80 member national nuclear security administration team, an Air Force research laboratory $55 million Improvised Explosive Devise, three Unites States Marine Corps squadrons, Space Command Minotaur-1

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missile load, and 54 Air Force Reserve component missions. Their efforts projected nuclear deterrence operations and safeguarded 27,000 deployed coalition members. The combined unit efforts led to the squadron winning the 2013 Air Force Materiel Command Daedalian Major General Warren R. Carter Logistics Effectiveness Award Non-Flying Squadron.

Coast Guard US Coast Guard Sector Honolulu Fourteenth Coast Guard District Honolulu, Hawaii

The Port of Honolulu serves as the hub in the hub-and-spoke model for cargo distribution throughout the state with more than 80 percent of goods consumed in Hawaii imported and 98 percent of those goods transported through its commercial harbors. Due to the criticality of a deep draft port to serve as the initial entry point, Sector Honolulu worked with the State of Hawaii, Department of Defense, Federal Emergency Management Agency, maritime industry, and other concerned parties to develop an Alternate Port Concept. The concept utilizes pier space at Joint Base Pearl Harbor Hickam to offload cargo from container ships in the event that the Port of Honolulu is blocked or experiences significant infrastructure damage following a hurricane, tsunami, or other major

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event. The centerpiece to offloading cargo under this plan is obtaining a portable cargo crane that can survive an event and then be used to offload containers at a pier in the alternate port location.

In 2012, the Department of Homeland Security awarded the State $3.6 million to purchase a portable crane to provide resiliency.

In 2013, Sector Honolulu spearheaded efforts through its Maritime Transportation System Recovery Unit to advance the alternate port concept. Working together with industry, as well as the Navy contractor that will use the crane on a day-to-day basis and thus maintain the crane at no cost to the State, a potential crane was identified and specifications submitted for bid. The winning bid came in under budget and the purchase contract is now being finalized. The project required significant outreach to the Governor, his staff, and several other key entities to educate them on the need and gain their support. Significant progress was also made in creating memorandums of agreement that outline cargo operations, security arrangements, and day-today maintenance. Pre-scripted mission assignments were explored for port assessments critical to restoration, as well as additional cargo offloading capacity.

These planning efforts are critical to establishing resiliency in a state more than 2,500 miles away from another port, and have dramatically strengthened the partnerships and relationships with key federal, state, and local agencies, as well as the maritime industry.

NDTA INSTRUCTOR OF THE YEAR AWARDS

ARMY

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Sergeant First Class Tamara Stewart

Sergeant First Class Joshua Blitz

Sergeant First Class Paul Prevot

58th Transportation Battalion Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri

185th Regional Training Institute Johnston, IA

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Motor Transport Maintenance Instructional Company Logistics Operations School Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

95th Regiment 8th Battalion (TC) Bossier City, LA

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Navy Supply Corps School Newport, Rhode Island

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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT The Perfect Storm of Supply Chain Talent Shortages Irvin Varkonyi, President, Supply Chain Operations Preparedness Education (SCOPE) ivarkonyi@scopedu.com

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DTA rebranded itself a few years back as the Association for Global Logistics and Transportation.

Through its efforts to support those active in the movement of defense goods and personnel, it supports the continued education and professional development of today’s and tomorrow’s logisticians.

NDTA awards significant funds in its national scholarship program for undergraduate students in the field of supply chain management (SCM), which includes logistics and transportation. Additionally, many NDTA Chapters have their own scholarships for local students, including my own Washington, DC Chapter, which makes the largest scholarship donations of any local chapter.

Is there a need to encourage students to study supply chain management? Is there a need to offer career advice about supply chain management to those newly entering the job market or who seek to change careers? Indeed there is a need!

The Perfect Storm

In the January 2014 issue of Supply Chain 24/7, an article pointed out the perfect storm of supply chain talent shortages.

“Based on our review, we have observed a number of key emerging trends that individually create tension and potential disruptions in the supply chain talent pool.

Either of those on their own can create challenges for a supply chain organization similar to a hurricane or a severe winter gale. At the same time, like The Perfect Storm (movie), there is the prospect of these trends colliding to create a supply chain talent ‘perfect storm’.”1 Four key areas are noted by the authors that may cause this “perfect storm.”

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Globalization has created demand for organizations to be able to produce, distribute, and recycle goods, regardless of borders. Equally important is the need to move information. These skill sets were not required of the same individual until the last 15 years or so. Thus, we have increased demand in all fields. Where do you learn supply chain? We have three options: On the job training (OTJ) – a tried and true method of learning from those with more experience. However, this becomes a challenge when technology changes the landscape.

Professional development – learn from training supplied by an organization or a professional association after you’ve been hired.

Academic degrees – enrolling in undergraduate or graduate programs in supply chain management to gain knowledge in SCM. Top Universities with Supply Chain Degrees

Academic degrees and professional development are actually complementary as the former instills education about the field, while the latter trains you to apply this knowledge.

The profession’s dynamics are changing.

As the authors state, “On the contrary, a set of skills, leadership, and cross-functional competencies essential for supply chain professional and organizational success in the 21st century will continue to broaden and constantly evolve. Already, there is a shortage of highly skilled workers who possess those broader business skills.”2 And finally, if the SCM world is evolving so rapidly, how well stocked are universities to keep up on these changes and prepare students accordingly? Some are doing better than others. In its most recent survey of supply chain degree programs, US News and World Report selected the following as the ten best programs in the nation:3  Michigan State University  Massachusetts Institute of Technology

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Arizona State University Ohio State University Penn State University University of Tennessee Carnegie Mellon University University of Maryland Purdue University University of Michigan

Prepare for the Perfect Storm

What can organizations do to prepare for this storm? SupplyChain 24/7 suggests the following: 1. As sailors prepared for heavy weather by ensuring that the vessel is structurally sound, Supply Chain 24/7 suggests that organizations prepare for the storm by providing career roadmaps to employees and opportunities to acquire the skills of supply chain leadership.

2. Map talent needs by identifying “must have” competencies required by the organization in order to remain competitive.

3. Focus on retention in an economy where voluntary turnover is increasing, despite our earlier recession with so much forced turnover and/or job loss. This is especially occurring in Generations X and Y. 4. Utilize professional development programs to convert a critical mass of “labor” into “talent and leadership.” Not to underrate experience, but to add to the experience offered by long-tenured employees.

5. Collaborate with colleges, universities, and even high schools to create a talent pipeline. Companies should participate in developing industrydriven curriculum, offer internships, and such. Make the world of supply chain exciting, and profitable, for young people. continued on page 40

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AAR CORP. + PLUS Agility Defense & Government Services + PLUS American Shipping & Logistics Group + PLUS APL Limited + PLUS Atlas Air Worldwide Holdings + PLUS Bennett Motor Express, LLC + PLUS Boyle Transportation, Inc. + PLUS CEVA Logistics. + PLUS Choice Hotels International + PLUS FedEx + PLUS Final Mile Logistics + PLUS Hapag-Lloyd USA, LLC + PLUS Innovative Logistics, LLC + PLUS Interstate Moving | Relocation | Logistics + PLUS Landstar System, Inc. + PLUS Leidos + PLUS Liberty Global Logistics-Liberty Maritime + PLUS Maersk Line, Limited + PLUS National Air Cargo + PLUS Omni Air International + PLUS Panther Expedited Services, Inc. + PLUS Supreme Group USA, LLC + PLUS TOTE, Inc. + PLUS Universal Truckload Services, Inc. + PLUS UPS + PLUS

Aeroscraft American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier BNSF Railway Bristol Associates Crowley Maritime Corp.

CSX Transportation DHL Global Forwarding

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Fikes Truck Line Horizon Lines, LLC International Shipholding Corporation Lockheed Martin Matson Navigation Company Inc. National Air Carrier Association Norfolk Southern Corporation

Ports America R & R Trucking Raith-CTS Logistics SAIC The Pasha Group U.S. Bank Union Pacific Railroad

These corporations are a distinctive group of NDTA Members who, through their generous support of the Association, have dedicated themselves to supporting an expansion of NDTA programs to benefit our members and defense transportation preparedness.

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SUSTAINING MEMBERS AND REGIONAL PATRONS

ALL OF THESE FIRMS SUPPORT THE PURPOSES AND OBJECTIVES OF NDTA

SUSTAINING MEMBERS 1-800-PACK-RAT A Team Logistics LLC AAT Carriers ABF Freight System, Inc. Accenture ACTCO-Afghanistan Logistics Advantage Rent A Car Air Transport International, Inc. Airlines for America AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. Albert Moving Al-Hamd International Container Terminal American Maritime Officers Army & Air Force Exchange Service Arven Services, LLC Associated Global Systems Atlas International Avis Budget Group aVolt Incorporated Baggett Transportation Company Barling Bay, LLC Best Western International Bollore Africa Logistics C.L. Services, Inc. C2 Freight Resources, Inc. Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group CGI Chalich Trucking, Inc. Chamber of Shipping of America Coyne Airways Coyote Logistics, LLC Crane Worldwide Logistics, LLC CRST Logistics, Inc.

REGIONAL PATRONS Acme Truck Line, Inc. AFBEN, Inc. Agile Defense, Inc. Airbus Group, Inc. Alaska Marine Lines Alaska West Express American Moving & Storage Association American Trucking Associations Amyx Association of American Railroads ATS Specialized, Inc. Boeing Company C5T Corporation CakeBoxx Technologies Cargo Experts Corp.

Cavalier Logistics Ceres Terminals Incorporated

CSC Cubic Global Tracking Solutions, Inc. CWT SatoTravel DAMCO Delta Air Lines DHL Express Echo Global Logistics, Inc. Engility Corporation Enterprise Database Corporation Estes Forwarding Worldwide, LLC Executive Moving Systems, Inc. Express-1, Inc. FlightSafety International Fluor FMN International, Inc. GE Aviation General Dynamics/American Overseas Marine GeoDecisions Greatwide Truckload Management Green Valley Transportation Corp.

Hertz Corporation Hilton Worldwide Hub Group, Inc. IBM Institute of Hazardous Materials Management Intercomp Company Intermarine, LLC Intermodal Association of North America (IANA) International Auto Logistics International Longshoremen’s Association (ILA), AFL-CIO International Organization of Masters, Mates & Pilots

J. B. Hunt Transport, Inc. Kansas City Southern Keystone Shipping Co. KGL Holding Knight Transportation KU Transportation Research Institute Kuehne + Nagel, Inc. Labelmaster LMI Lockheed Martin Aeronautics Logistic Dynamics, Inc. M2 Transport Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association Martin Logistics Incorporated Mayflower Transit McCollister’s Transportation Systems, Inc. McLane Advanced Technologies Menlo Worldwide Logistics Mercer Transportation Company National Van Lines, Inc. Network FOB, Inc. Northern Air Cargo Inc. Ocean Shipholdings, Inc. Omega World Travel Omnitracs, LLC One Network Enterprises, Inc. ORBCOMM Overdrive Logistics, Inc. Panalpina Pilot Freight Services PODS Port of Beaumont Port of San Diego Posidon Pratt & Whitney Preferred Systems Solutions, Inc.

Prestera Trucking, Inc. Priority Solutions International Priority Worldwide Services Ramar Transportation, Inc. Roadrunner Transportation Systems Sammons Trucking Savi SBA Global Logistic Services Seafarers International Union of N.A. AGLIWD (SIU NA) Sealed Air Corporation Sealift, Inc. Secured Land Transport SEKO Logistics Southern Air Southwest Airlines Co. SRA International, Inc. Teradata Corporation Textainer Equipment Management (U.S.) Limited TQL Transportation Institute Transportation Intermediaries Assn. (TIA) Transportation Management Services Tri-State Motor Transit Co. (TSMT) TTX Company Tucker Company Worldwide, Inc. United Airlines United Van Lines, Inc. UniTrans International, Inc. USA Jet Airlines UTi Aerospace and Defense Group Volga Dnepr Airlines Winston & Strawn LLP Women In Trucking Association, Inc.

CGM-NV a NovaVision Company Chapman Freeborn Airchartering Chassis King, Inc. Crystal Forwarding Dalko Resources, Inc. DPRA, Inc. Enterprise Holdings Enterprise Management Systems Erudite Company Europcar Car & Truck Rental FlightWorks Fox Rent A Car Hanjin Intermodal America, Inc. JAS Forwarding Kalitta Charters, LLC LMJ International Logistics, LLC M/S Securlog (Private) Limited, Pakistan MacGregor USA, Inc. Marriott International

MCR Federal, LLC Mi-Jack Products Military Sealift Command (MSC) Miramar Transportation Naniq Global Logistics LLC National Motor Freight Traffic Association, Inc. NCI Information Systems, Inc. NFI North Carolina State Ports Authority Oakwood Worldwide Overwatch, Inc. (a division of Avalon Risk Management) Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association Pak Shaheen Freighters (Pvt) Ltd. Patriot Contract Services, LLC Philadelphia Regional Port Authority PITT OHIO Port of Port Arthur

Portus Reckart Logistics, Inc. REUSA-WRAPS Reusable Logistics Solutions, LLC Seabridge, Inc. Seatac Marine Services Semper Veritas Maritime Security Solutions Sicuro Group LLC SkyLink Air & Logistic Support (USA) II, Inc. Southeast Vocational Alliance Stratos Jet Charters, Inc. TechGuard Security Tennessee Steel Haulers The Cartwright Companies Trailer Transit, Inc. Trans Global Logistics Europe GmbH TRI-STATE Expedited Service, Inc. Utley, Inc. YRC Freight www.ndtahq.com | 39

NDTA Headquarters Staff

Sharon Lo, Director of Public Relations

LTG Kenneth Wykle, USA (Ret.) President

Find Your Next Read in NDTA’s Library www.ndtahq.com/education_library.htm

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COL Jim Veditz, USA (Ret.) Senior Vice President, Operations Patty Casidy VP Finance Lee Matthews VP Marketing and Corporate Development Leah Ashe Manager, Database Sharon Lo Director of Public Relations Rebecca Jones Executive Assistant to the President Carl Wlotzko Coordinator, Banquet & Special Events For a listing of current Committee Chair-persons, Government Liaisons, and Chapter & Regional Presidents, please visit the Association website at www.ndtahq.com.

Editorial Objectives The editorial objectives of the Defense Transportation Journal are to advance knowledge and science in defense logistics and transportation and the partnership between the commercial transportation industry and the government transporter. DTJ stimulates thought and effort in the areas of defense transportation, logistics, and distribution by providing readers with: • News and information about defense logistics and transportation issues • New theories or techniques • Information on research programs • Creative views and syntheses of new concepts • Articles in subject areas that have significant current impact on thought and practice in defense logistics and transportation • Reports on NDTA Chapters Editorial Policy

Editorial Content For a Media Kit and Archives, visit www.ndtahq.com/education_dtj.htm Sharon Lo, Managing Editor, DTJ NDTA 50 South Pickett Street, Suite 220 Alexandria, VA 22304-7296 703-751-5011 • F 703-823-8761 sharon@ndtahq.com

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Electric Light and Power, the library truly holds something for everyone!

To find this page, use the link above, or from the NDTA Homepage (www. ndtahq.com) select the “Education” tab from the navigation bar then scroll down to select “Library.” I hope that you will take the time to look at this page and explore the periodicals it lists, as I am certain that you will find it a beneficial resource if you do. But before you run off to explore this page, please keep in mind that when it comes to maintaining the library you are my biggest resource—if you know of a relevant publication that should be added to the list please send me an email at sharon@ndtahq.com and I will gladly add it! DTJ

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website: www.ndtahq.com. If you prefer to pay by check, it can be sent to:

What is clear is that, more than ever, the Foundation and the Scholarship Program are going to need much support from our members. This is a very important program that helps our next generation of leaders afford a college education without having to mortgage their future with debt.

If you have never contributed to the Foundation, this is a great time to start. If you have been a past donor: thank you and, if it’s possible for you, please consider an increase in your contribution.3 Donations by credit card can be made on the NDTA

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The Defense Transportation Journal is designed as a forum for current research, opinion, and identification of trends in defense transportation and logistics. The opinions expressed are those of the authors and not necessarily of the Editors, the Editorial Review Board, or NDTA.

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he NDTA website holds a host of valuable educational material including back copies of the DTJ and NDTAGram, as well as meeting slides, presentations, videos, and audio recordings in the members-only section. However, one little known area on the NDTA website, the “Library,” is another source for you to enhance your professional education and find your next great read right from your own computer, smartphone, or tablet. The library page is full of links to industry and government periodicals that are relevant to NDTA’s membership.

From broadly-based coverage in publications such as Business Week and Military Times, to periodicals with a specific audience in mind like Maritime Executive and

Good luck weathering this storm. Whether you are active duty military, public sector civilian, or commercial sector, each of us are responsible to grow supply chain talent. This article has sought to demonstrate that talent shortages can be overcome. Supply chain talent is a competitive differentiator. DTJ 1. Kusumal Ruamsook & Christopher Craighead, Supply Chain 24/7.

2. Kusumal Ruamsook & Christopher Craighead, Supply Chain 24/7.

3. US News and World Report, www.colleges. usnews.rankingsandreview.com

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1 Sources of data: Trends in College Pricing – 2013, The College Board; Project on Student Debt and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.

2 Figures are for 2013-14 school year. Source: Trends in College Pricing – 2013, The College Board.

3 The Foundation is funded from voluntary contributions; donations are tax deductible under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.

DTJ Index of Advertisers Atlas Air............................ 13

Matson................................ 5

APL.................................... 21

Mayflower........................ 29

ARC.................................... 19

National............................C2

Budget.............................. 35

Pasha................................ 27

Bennett............................... 6

Pilot................................... 17

Boyle Transportation........ 8

PODS................................. 23

Farrell Lines..................... 25

TOTE.................................... 3

FedEx.................................C4

Transportation Institute.......37

Horizon Lines................... 15

United.................................. 2

Landstar............................C3

Universal............................ 4

Maersk Line, Limited........ 1

U.S. Bank.......................... 31

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