VOL. 11 NO. 17 September 17, 2010 - September 30, 2010
USNS Soderman loads up aboard NWS Charleston Story and photos by MC1(SW/AW) Jennifer Hudson
Photo by MC1(SW/AW) Jennifer Hudson
Commander Gary Martin speaks to the crowd at his change-ofcommand ceremony, Sept 9, in front of Bldg. 84 onboard Naval Weapons Station Charleston. Commander Martin was relieved by Captain Ralph C. Ward who will also assume the duties as Joint Base Charleston Deputy Commander, Oct 1.
Army resupply vehicles prepare to roll onto Prepositioning ship USNS Soderman (T-AKR 317) while the ship was inport Naval Weapons Station Charleston. The ship received more than 2,000 pieces of equipment including humvees, armored vehicles, generators and ambulances during the two-week onload. The prepositioning ship USNS Soderman (T- ty of equipment during times of crisis. AKR 317) received more than 2,000 pieces of equip“We all have been preparing for this mission for ment over a ten-day period aboard Naval Weapons about two months,” said Deputy Commander, 841st Station (NWS) Charleston Sept. 7 through Sept. 17. Army Transportation Battalion, Lt. Cmdr. Brian The on-load included ammunition, humvees, Mowery. “Loading the Army Prepositioning Stock armored vehicles, generators and ambulances that equipment on to the Large Medium Speed Rollwill be available for military uses. Prepositioning on/Roll-off vessel, USNS Soderman, is one of the ships support all military branches as well as the largest operations that we deal with here at the Defense Logistics Agency to ensure rapid availabili- weapons station.”
See Soderman page 16
IN THIS EDITION
Look for the new Joint Base Charleston newspaper,
The Patriot October 1. Get your Military Ball tickets - See page 3
Sailor honored for heroic efforts - See page 9
Caring counts See page 12