Presidents Corner

PRESIDENT’S CORNER

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am excited about the future for lots of reasons. Mostly I am optimistic because I see committed, trusted leaders in the Department of Defense and across industry. Their ability to be mission ready is the underpinning of our social fabric in America. Also, I am optimistic because in my first year at NDTA I have witnessed strong dialog between government and industry—at the strategic and tactical levels. Support to NDTA’s mission has been unwavering and issues are getting worked. For that, we should all be grateful. Now, the opportunities presented by the Fall Meeting are just one more example of how

Committing to Service

VADM William A. Brown, USN (Ret.)

NDTA President & CEO

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In this edition of DTJ, we are focusing on US response to disaster relief, humanitarian support, and other contingencies. Not only do the State Department, US Agency for International Development (USAID), and Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have to stay ready, but they often rely on US military (Active, Reserve and Guard) to respond as well. Each Combatant Command, both geographic and functional command, exercise and train to respond. The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is often called upon to coordinate food, fuel, clothing

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See Pres Corner pg. 46

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