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The loading ramp from the Norfolk Alliance (a Vehicles Carrier Vessel) is closer to lowering into position for loading operations to begin. Loading operations were conducted under the supervision of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC). (U.S. Army photo by Maj. David L. Zuzak) Stock Photo

RM2A54EM6–The loading ramp from the Norfolk Alliance (a Vehicles Carrier Vessel) is closer to lowering into position for loading operations to begin. Loading operations were conducted under the supervision of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC). (U.S. Army photo by Maj. David L. Zuzak)

U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, the commanding general of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, has her promotion to major general stars pinned on by her parents and husband during a ceremony in her honor at the event center at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. April 9, 2021. Stock Photo

RM2GKFJ67–U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, the commanding general of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, has her promotion to major general stars pinned on by her parents and husband during a ceremony in her honor at the event center at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. April 9, 2021.

Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Richardson, commanding general, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Col. Glenn Baca, SDDC G3, and Richard Smith, Chief, SDDC Central Booking Office, cut a cake during a launch ceremony for a newly established Centra Stock Photo

RMDGN6W7–Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Richardson, commanding general, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Col. Glenn Baca, SDDC G3, and Richard Smith, Chief, SDDC Central Booking Office, cut a cake during a launch ceremony for a newly established Centra

U.S. Army Gen. Ed Daly, commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command, and the AMC senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Alberto Delgado, stopped by Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command headquarters July 14, 2021 for a mission brief with command senior leaders and directors. Stock Photo

RM2GKX1AW–U.S. Army Gen. Ed Daly, commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command, and the AMC senior enlisted leader, Command Sgt. Maj. Alberto Delgado, stopped by Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command headquarters July 14, 2021 for a mission brief with command senior leaders and directors.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Smith (center), commander of 21st Theater Sustainment Command, meets with senior leaders from 839th Transportation Battalion, 598th Transportation Brigade (Military Surface Deployment & Distribution Command), and others to assess the port operation and reception, staging and onward movement (RSOM) of equipment at a port in Alexandroupoli, Greece, March 21, 2022. The RSOM operations are in support of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division’s arrival into Europe for Atlantic Resolve. Under the command of the U.S. Army V Corps and 1st Infantry Division, 3r Stock Photo

RM2M5K2HF–U.S. Army Maj. Gen. James Smith (center), commander of 21st Theater Sustainment Command, meets with senior leaders from 839th Transportation Battalion, 598th Transportation Brigade (Military Surface Deployment & Distribution Command), and others to assess the port operation and reception, staging and onward movement (RSOM) of equipment at a port in Alexandroupoli, Greece, March 21, 2022. The RSOM operations are in support of 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 4th Infantry Division’s arrival into Europe for Atlantic Resolve. Under the command of the U.S. Army V Corps and 1st Infantry Division, 3r

'Desert Knight' Soldiers of the 595th Transportation Brigade (SDDC) and guests watch as Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, the commanding general of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, passes the brigade's colors to Col. Ricardo L. Sierra-Guzman, the incoming commander at the July 6, 2021 change of command ceremony. Sierra-Guzman succeeds Col. Michael E. Ludwick, whose daughter Gracie, 14, recorded her singing the National Anthem for the ceremony. Stock Photo

RM2GKW5TB–'Desert Knight' Soldiers of the 595th Transportation Brigade (SDDC) and guests watch as Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, the commanding general of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, passes the brigade's colors to Col. Ricardo L. Sierra-Guzman, the incoming commander at the July 6, 2021 change of command ceremony. Sierra-Guzman succeeds Col. Michael E. Ludwick, whose daughter Gracie, 14, recorded her singing the National Anthem for the ceremony.

Army Materiel Command's Diana Dawa interviews a spokesperson for the Surface Deployent and Distribution Command. /armyexhibit /armyexhibit www.sddc.army.mil www.sddc.army.mil Stock Photo

RMEJG5DN–Army Materiel Command's Diana Dawa interviews a spokesperson for the Surface Deployent and Distribution Command. /armyexhibit /armyexhibit www.sddc.army.mil www.sddc.army.mil

Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Richardson (left), commander of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, discusses Exercise Gateway Relief with the Kentucky Air National Guard’s Lt. Col. Bruce Bancroft, director of the Joint Operations Center at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Ill., on Aug. 7, 2013. The Kentucky Air Guard’s 123rd is teaming up with the U.S. Army’s 689th Rapid Port Opening Element from Fort Eustis, Va., through Aug. 9 to operate a Joint Task Force-Port Opening, combining an Air Force Aerial Port of Debarkation with an Army trucking and distribution unit. (U.S. Air Nati Stock Photo

RMKYKJ7M–Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Richardson (left), commander of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, discusses Exercise Gateway Relief with the Kentucky Air National Guard’s Lt. Col. Bruce Bancroft, director of the Joint Operations Center at MidAmerica St. Louis Airport in Mascoutah, Ill., on Aug. 7, 2013. The Kentucky Air Guard’s 123rd is teaming up with the U.S. Army’s 689th Rapid Port Opening Element from Fort Eustis, Va., through Aug. 9 to operate a Joint Task Force-Port Opening, combining an Air Force Aerial Port of Debarkation with an Army trucking and distribution unit. (U.S. Air Nati

Members of the key leader delegation of Afghanistan Ministry of Customs and Industry, along with 1st Theater Sustainment Command, Afghan Rail Advisory Team discuss ways to improve rail Port 4. Stock Photo

RMDGNC7H–Members of the key leader delegation of Afghanistan Ministry of Customs and Industry, along with 1st Theater Sustainment Command, Afghan Rail Advisory Team discuss ways to improve rail Port 4.

CONSTANTA, Romania -The 7th Mission Support Command’s 793rd Movement Control Team conducts port disembarkation operations for military vehicles, equipment download and convoy staging with Soldiers from the 497th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 1st Inland Cargo Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, 32nd Composite Truck Company and the 839th Transportation Battalion from the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command as part of Operation Atlan Stock Photo

RMR7T8WD–CONSTANTA, Romania -The 7th Mission Support Command’s 793rd Movement Control Team conducts port disembarkation operations for military vehicles, equipment download and convoy staging with Soldiers from the 497th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 1st Inland Cargo Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, 32nd Composite Truck Company and the 839th Transportation Battalion from the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command as part of Operation Atlan

Three M109A Paladins lined up, set on the dock next to the Norfolk Alliance (a Vehicles Carrier Vessel) in preparation for loading. Loading operations were conducted under the supervision of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC). (U.S. Army photo by Maj. David L. Zuzak) Stock Photo

RM2A54EM3–Three M109A Paladins lined up, set on the dock next to the Norfolk Alliance (a Vehicles Carrier Vessel) in preparation for loading. Loading operations were conducted under the supervision of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC). (U.S. Army photo by Maj. David L. Zuzak)

The outgoing commander of the 595th Transportation Brigade (SDDC), Col. Michael E. Ludwick, told his troops and guests at the brigade's July 6, 2021 change of command ceremony held at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, that all of his accomplishments during his tour were because of his 595th and Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command family. Ludwick relinquished command to Col. Ricardo L. Sierra-Guzman, whose most recent assignment was as the executive officer for the Fort Bragg, N.C., based 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary). Stock Photo

RM2GKW5Y3–The outgoing commander of the 595th Transportation Brigade (SDDC), Col. Michael E. Ludwick, told his troops and guests at the brigade's July 6, 2021 change of command ceremony held at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, that all of his accomplishments during his tour were because of his 595th and Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command family. Ludwick relinquished command to Col. Ricardo L. Sierra-Guzman, whose most recent assignment was as the executive officer for the Fort Bragg, N.C., based 3rd Sustainment Command (Expeditionary).

Otis Eanes, a supply technician with Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, inventories equipment items arriving at Headquarters SDDC. SDDC Logistics Division takes Property Accountability to the next level 110804-A-IU332-002 Stock Photo

RMHEKC90–Otis Eanes, a supply technician with Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, inventories equipment items arriving at Headquarters SDDC. SDDC Logistics Division takes Property Accountability to the next level 110804-A-IU332-002

RMDGNC80–Members of the key leader delegation of Afghanistan Ministry of Customs and Industry, along with 1st Theater Sustainment Command, Afghan Rail Advisory Team discuss ways to improve rail Port 4.

Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, 597th Transportation Brigade, 842nd Trans. Battalion orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Beaumont and at Port of Port Arthur, Texas, Dec 8-20, 2013. Simultaneous operations no problem for Beaumont battalion 131213-A-TQ663-323 Stock Photo

RMHEN9KX–Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, 597th Transportation Brigade, 842nd Trans. Battalion orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Beaumont and at Port of Port Arthur, Texas, Dec 8-20, 2013. Simultaneous operations no problem for Beaumont battalion 131213-A-TQ663-323

CONSTANTA, Romania – The 7th Mission Support Command’s Spc. William Battle, a movement specialist with the 793rd Movement Control Team, conducts port disembarkation operations for military vehicles, equipment download and convoy staging with from the 497th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 1st Inland Cargo Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, 32nd Composite Truck Company and the 839th Transportation Battalion from the Surface Deployment and Di Stock Photo

RMR7T8W5–CONSTANTA, Romania – The 7th Mission Support Command’s Spc. William Battle, a movement specialist with the 793rd Movement Control Team, conducts port disembarkation operations for military vehicles, equipment download and convoy staging with from the 497th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 1st Inland Cargo Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, 32nd Composite Truck Company and the 839th Transportation Battalion from the Surface Deployment and Di

Personnel assigned to the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s command operations branch plan, direct, synchronize, coordinate and monitor global surface movements and port operations through subordinate operational commands and strategic seaports. The COC maintains operational oversight of all SDDC operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. SDDC command operations center 120110-A-IU332-010 Stock Photo

RMHEM1RM–Personnel assigned to the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s command operations branch plan, direct, synchronize, coordinate and monitor global surface movements and port operations through subordinate operational commands and strategic seaports. The COC maintains operational oversight of all SDDC operations 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. SDDC command operations center 120110-A-IU332-010

RMHEN9K9–Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, 597th Transportation Brigade, 842nd Trans. Battalion orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Beaumont and at Port of Port Arthur, Texas, Dec. 8-20, 2013. Photo by Sarah Garner, SDDC, Headquarters. Simultaneous operations no problem for Beaumont battalion 131213-A-TQ663-180

RMHEN9HJ–Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, 597th Transportation Brigade, 842nd Trans. Battalion, orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Beaumont and at Port of Port Arthur, Texas, Dec. 8-20, 2013. (Photo by Sarah Garner, SDDC, Headquarters) Simultaneous operations no problem for Beaumont battalion 131212-A-TQ663-221

Two M109A Paladin’s pull on to the dock prepared for loading operation onto the Alliance Norfolk (a Vehicles Carrier Vessel). These cannon artillery systems were used during Eager Lion and waiting for their return to the owning unit by water transportation supported by the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC). (U.S. Army Photo by Maj. David L. Zuzak) Stock Photo

RM2A54EM5–Two M109A Paladin’s pull on to the dock prepared for loading operation onto the Alliance Norfolk (a Vehicles Carrier Vessel). These cannon artillery systems were used during Eager Lion and waiting for their return to the owning unit by water transportation supported by the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC). (U.S. Army Photo by Maj. David L. Zuzak)

A contract worker waves on a HMMW to the M/V Resolve February 20, 2020 at the Port Beaumont, Texas in support of DEFENDER-Europe 20. The ship will carry military equipment to the European theater as part of almost 6,000 pieces of cargo that the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command will process through ports in the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Army photo/Kimberly Spinner) Stock Photo

RM2B17K1E–A contract worker waves on a HMMW to the M/V Resolve February 20, 2020 at the Port Beaumont, Texas in support of DEFENDER-Europe 20. The ship will carry military equipment to the European theater as part of almost 6,000 pieces of cargo that the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command will process through ports in the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Army photo/Kimberly Spinner)

An A1 Abrams tank navigates through the decks of the Bob Hope-class roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Benavidez February 22, 2020 in support of DEFENDER-Europe 20. The ship will carry military equipment to the European theater as part of almost 6,000 pieces of cargo that the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command will process through ports in the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Army photo/Kimberly Spinner) Stock Photo

RM2B1D4MJ–An A1 Abrams tank navigates through the decks of the Bob Hope-class roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Benavidez February 22, 2020 in support of DEFENDER-Europe 20. The ship will carry military equipment to the European theater as part of almost 6,000 pieces of cargo that the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command will process through ports in the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Army photo/Kimberly Spinner)

Members of the lift gang at the Port of Beaumont, Texas simultaneously perform lift-on/lift-off operations on the ground and deck of the Bob Hope-class roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Benavidez February 22, 2020 in support of DEFENDER-Europe 20. The ship will carry military equipment to the European theater as part of almost 6,000 pieces of cargo that the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command will process through ports in the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Army photo.Kimberly Spinnner) Stock Photo

RM2B17K1B–Members of the lift gang at the Port of Beaumont, Texas simultaneously perform lift-on/lift-off operations on the ground and deck of the Bob Hope-class roll-on/roll-off ship USNS Benavidez February 22, 2020 in support of DEFENDER-Europe 20. The ship will carry military equipment to the European theater as part of almost 6,000 pieces of cargo that the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command will process through ports in the Gulf of Mexico. (U.S. Army photo.Kimberly Spinnner)

NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor’s Ocean Terminal Division collaborated with 165 active, reserve and civilian personnel from Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Transportation Command, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Military Sealift Command, and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade in the redeployment of cargo from the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana. Stock Photo

RM2AHYMJ8–NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor’s Ocean Terminal Division collaborated with 165 active, reserve and civilian personnel from Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Transportation Command, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Military Sealift Command, and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade in the redeployment of cargo from the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Deputy Director of rail Port 4, S. Waqaef Hashemi, Afghan interpreter, Sammy, Capt. Donald Moyer of Memphis Tenn., and Staff Sgt. Brian Hakey, a native of Southport, N.C., members of 1st Theater Sustainment Command, Afghan Rail Advisory Team, begin the ke Stock Photo

RMDGNC6J–Deputy Director of rail Port 4, S. Waqaef Hashemi, Afghan interpreter, Sammy, Capt. Donald Moyer of Memphis Tenn., and Staff Sgt. Brian Hakey, a native of Southport, N.C., members of 1st Theater Sustainment Command, Afghan Rail Advisory Team, begin the ke

CONSTANTA, Romania – Right, the 7th Mission Support Command’s Spc. William Battle, a movement specialist with the 793rd Movement Control Team, conducts port disembarkation operations for military vehicles, equipment download and convoy staging with Soldiers from the 497th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 1st Inland Cargo Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, 32nd Composite Truck Company and the 839th Transportation Battalion from the Surface D Stock Photo

RMR7T8WC–CONSTANTA, Romania – Right, the 7th Mission Support Command’s Spc. William Battle, a movement specialist with the 793rd Movement Control Team, conducts port disembarkation operations for military vehicles, equipment download and convoy staging with Soldiers from the 497th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 1st Inland Cargo Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, 32nd Composite Truck Company and the 839th Transportation Battalion from the Surface D

RMHEN9J1–Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, 597th Transportation Brigade, 842nd Trans. Battalion, orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Beaumont and at Port of Port Arthur, Texas, Dec. 8-20, 2013. (Photo by Sarah Garner, SDDC, Headquarters) Simultaneous operations no problem for Beaumont battalion 131212-A-TQ663-773

RM2AHYMHX–NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor’s Ocean Terminal Division collaborated with 165 active, reserve and civilian personnel from Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Transportation Command, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Military Sealift Command, and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade in the redeployment of cargo from the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Rail Port 4, Niababad, Afghan laborers load up with sacks of flour and make their way to the ramp from the boxcar to the semi trailer to load the flour for shipment to Afghan markets. The flour was imported through Uzbekistan Stock Photo

RMDGNCA2–Rail Port 4, Niababad, Afghan laborers load up with sacks of flour and make their way to the ramp from the boxcar to the semi trailer to load the flour for shipment to Afghan markets. The flour was imported through Uzbekistan

RMR7T8W6–CONSTANTA, Romania –The 7th Mission Support Command’s Spc. William Battle, a movement specialist with the 793rd Movement Control Team, conducts port disembarkation operations for military vehicles, equipment download and convoy staging with Soldiers from the 497th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 1st Inland Cargo Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, 32nd Composite Truck Company and the 839th Transportation Battalion from the Surface Deploymen

RMHEN9HM–Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, 597th Transportation Brigade, 842nd Trans. Battalion, orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Beaumont and at Port of Port Arthur, Texas, Dec. 8-20, 2013. (Photo by Sarah Garner, SDDC, Headquarters) Simultaneous operations no problem for Beaumont battalion 131212-A-TQ663-362

RM2AHYMHC–NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor’s Ocean Terminal Division collaborated with 165 active, reserve and civilian personnel from Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Transportation Command, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Military Sealift Command, and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade in the redeployment of cargo from the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Rail Port 4, Niababad, Afghan laborers begin the manually intensive process of offloading 100 pound plus bags of baking flour from a boxcar onto waiting semi trucks for shipment to Afghan markets. The flour was imported through Uzbekistan. Stock Photo

RMDGNC9B–Rail Port 4, Niababad, Afghan laborers begin the manually intensive process of offloading 100 pound plus bags of baking flour from a boxcar onto waiting semi trucks for shipment to Afghan markets. The flour was imported through Uzbekistan.

CONSTANTA, Romania – The 7th Mission Support Command’s Sgt. Alexander Lapotsky a movement noncommissioned officer with the 793rd Movement Control Team, conducts port disembarkation operations for military vehicles, equipment download and convoy staging with Soldiers from the 497th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 1st Inland Cargo Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, 32nd Composite Truck Company and the 839th Transportation Battalion from the Stock Photo

RMR7T8WG–CONSTANTA, Romania – The 7th Mission Support Command’s Sgt. Alexander Lapotsky a movement noncommissioned officer with the 793rd Movement Control Team, conducts port disembarkation operations for military vehicles, equipment download and convoy staging with Soldiers from the 497th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 1st Inland Cargo Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, 32nd Composite Truck Company and the 839th Transportation Battalion from the

RMHEN9HN–Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, 597th Transportation Brigade, 842nd Trans. Battalion, orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Beaumont and at Port of Port Arthur, Texas, Dec. 8-20, 2013. (Photo by Sarah Garner, SDDC, Headquarters) Simultaneous operations no problem for Beaumont battalion 131212-A-TQ663-530

RM2AHYMHT–NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor’s Ocean Terminal Division collaborated with 165 active, reserve and civilian personnel from Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Transportation Command, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Military Sealift Command, and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade in the redeployment of cargo from the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Rail Port 4, Niababad, steel rebar is manhandled into place after a crane lifts the rods out of a railroad gondola car. After offloading the rebar from the railcar and staging on the loading dock the rebar is then lifted onto trucks, later, for transporta Stock Photo

RMDGNC95–Rail Port 4, Niababad, steel rebar is manhandled into place after a crane lifts the rods out of a railroad gondola car. After offloading the rebar from the railcar and staging on the loading dock the rebar is then lifted onto trucks, later, for transporta

CONSTANTA, Romania – Left, the 7th Mission Support Command’s Sgt. Alexander Lapotsky a movement noncommissioned officer with the 793rd Movement Control Team, and Sgt. Francisco Casanova a port operations NCO from the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command conducts port disembarkation operations for military vehicles, equipment download and convoy staging with Soldiers from the 497th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 1st Inland Cargo Com Stock Photo

RMR7T8W4–CONSTANTA, Romania – Left, the 7th Mission Support Command’s Sgt. Alexander Lapotsky a movement noncommissioned officer with the 793rd Movement Control Team, and Sgt. Francisco Casanova a port operations NCO from the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command conducts port disembarkation operations for military vehicles, equipment download and convoy staging with Soldiers from the 497th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 1st Inland Cargo Com

RMHEN9J5–Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, 597th Transportation Brigade, 842nd Trans. Battalion orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Beaumont and at Port of Port Arthur, Texas, Dec 8-20, 2013. Photo by Sarah Garner, SDDC, Headquarters. Simultaneous operations no problem for Beaumont battalion 131212-A-TQ663-081

RMHEN9KW–Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, 597th Transportation Brigade, 842nd Trans. Battalion orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Beaumont and at Port of Port Arthur, Texas, Dec. 8-20, 2013. Photo by Sarah Garner, SDDC, Headquarters. Simultaneous operations no problem for Beaumont battalion 131213-A-TQ663-281

RM2AHYMJ2–NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor’s Ocean Terminal Division collaborated with 165 active, reserve and civilian personnel from Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Transportation Command, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Military Sealift Command, and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade in the redeployment of cargo from the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Members of the key leader delegation of the Afghanistan Ministry of Customs and Industry, and the 1st Theater Sustainment Comman Stock Photo

RMDGNC8B–Members of the key leader delegation of the Afghanistan Ministry of Customs and Industry, and the 1st Theater Sustainment Comman

RMR7T8W3–CONSTANTA, Romania – Left, the 7th Mission Support Command’s Sgt. Alexander Lapotsky a movement noncommissioned officer with the 793rd Movement Control Team, conducts port disembarkation operations for military vehicles, equipment download and convoy staging with Soldiers from the 497th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 1st Inland Cargo Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, 32nd Composite Truck Company and the 839th Transportation Battalion fro

RMHEN9M3–Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, 597th Transportation Brigade, 842nd Trans. Battalion orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Beaumont and at Port of Port Arthur, Texas Dec 8-20, 2013. Photo by Sarah Garner, SDDC, Headquarters. Simultaneous operations no problem for Beaumont battalion 131213-A-TQ663-363

RM2AHYMJF–NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor’s Ocean Terminal Division collaborated with 165 active, reserve and civilian personnel from Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Transportation Command, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Military Sealift Command, and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade in the redeployment of cargo from the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

Rail Port 4, Niababad, an Afghan laborer in the foreground takes a break from the heat and intense physical work as other laborers load up with sacks of flour and make their way to the ramp from the boxcar to the semi truck to load the flour for shipment Stock Photo

RMDGNC9P–Rail Port 4, Niababad, an Afghan laborer in the foreground takes a break from the heat and intense physical work as other laborers load up with sacks of flour and make their way to the ramp from the boxcar to the semi truck to load the flour for shipment

RMR7T8WH–CONSTANTA, Romania – Left, the 7th Mission Support Command’s Sgt. Alexander Lapotsky a movement noncommissioned officer with the 793rd Movement Control Team, conducts port disembarkation operations for military vehicles, equipment download and convoy staging with Soldiers from the 497th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, the 39th Transportation Battalion (MC), 16th Sustainment Brigade, 21st Theater Sustainment Command, 1st Inland Cargo Company, 18th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion, 405th Army Field Support Brigade, 32nd Composite Truck Company and the 839th Transportation Battalion fro

The Surface Deployment and Distribution Command held the Surface Warrior Challenge II to gather military members and civilians from around the base in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health, and, in many cases, their very lives during the Bataan Death March, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 19, 2017. After the April 9, 1942, U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troop Stock Photo

RMR8YPPK–The Surface Deployment and Distribution Command held the Surface Warrior Challenge II to gather military members and civilians from around the base in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health, and, in many cases, their very lives during the Bataan Death March, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 19, 2017. After the April 9, 1942, U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troop

RMHEN9KT–Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, 597th Transportation Brigade, 842nd Trans. Battalion orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Beaumont and at Port of Port Arthur, Texas, Dec. 8-20, 2013. Photo by Sarah Garner, SDDC, Headquarters. Simultaneous operations no problem for Beaumont battalion 131213-A-TQ663-237

RMHEN9J4–Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, 597th Transportation Brigade, 842nd Trans. Battalion orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Beaumont and at Port of Port Arthur, Texas Dec 8-20, 2013. Photo by Sarah Garner, SDDC, Headquarters. Simultaneous operations no problem for Beaumont battalion 131212-A-TQ663-138

RM2AHYMHK–NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor’s Ocean Terminal Division collaborated with 165 active, reserve and civilian personnel from Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Transportation Command, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Military Sealift Command, and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade in the redeployment of cargo from the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

RMR8YPPA–The Surface Deployment and Distribution Command held the Surface Warrior Challenge II to gather military members and civilians from around the base in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health, and, in many cases, their very lives during the Bataan Death March, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 19, 2017. After the April 9, 1942, U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troop

The 842nd Transportation Battalion, with the 597th Transportation Brigade, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Beaumont, Texas, Dec. 12, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sarah Garner/Released)) The 842nd Transportation Battalion, with the 597th Transportation Brigade, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment 131212-A-TQ663-647 Stock Photo

RMHEN9J0–The 842nd Transportation Battalion, with the 597th Transportation Brigade, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Beaumont, Texas, Dec. 12, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sarah Garner/Released)) The 842nd Transportation Battalion, with the 597th Transportation Brigade, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment 131212-A-TQ663-647

RM2AHYMHP–NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor’s Ocean Terminal Division collaborated with 165 active, reserve and civilian personnel from Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Transportation Command, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Military Sealift Command, and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade in the redeployment of cargo from the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

RMR8YPPC–The Surface Deployment and Distribution Command held the Surface Warrior Challenge II to gather military members and civilians from around the base in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health, and, in many cases, their very lives during the Bataan Death March, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 19, 2017. After the April 9, 1942, U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troop

RMHEN9J3–The 842nd Transportation Battalion, with the 597th Transportation Brigade, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at Port of Port Arthur, Texas, Dec. 12, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sarah Garner/Released) The 842nd Transportation Battalion, with the 597th Transportation Brigade, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment 131212-A-TQ663-018

RM2AHYMJ0–NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor’s Ocean Terminal Division collaborated with 165 active, reserve and civilian personnel from Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Transportation Command, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Military Sealift Command, and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade in the redeployment of cargo from the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

RMR8YPPW–The Surface Deployment and Distribution Command held the Surface Warrior Challenge II to gather military members and civilians from around the base in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health, and, in many cases, their very lives during the Bataan Death March, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 19, 2017. After the April 9, 1942, U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troop

RMHEN9J2–The 842nd Transportation Battalion, with the 597th Transportation Brigade, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment headed overseas and the offloading of cargo returning from Afghanistan at the Port of Port Arthur, Texas, Dec. 12, 2013. (U.S. Army photo by Sarah Garner/Released) The 842nd Transportation Battalion, with the 597th Transportation Brigade, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command orchestrates simultaneous terminal operations for the loading of unit equipment 131212-A-TQ663-967

Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Richardson, commanding general, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, talks with Army Reservists assigned to the 840th Transportation Battalion at the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait, during lunch at the base's dining facility about what they do in their civilian jobs and their impressions of being deployed to the Middle East. SDDC manages 87 percent of the cargo coming out of Afghanistan, with the 595th Transportation Brigade being the critical node in the region. In its key role as the air-surface integrator, SDDC orchestrates the multi-modal transportation oper Stock Photo

RMHEMPJ1–Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Richardson, commanding general, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, talks with Army Reservists assigned to the 840th Transportation Battalion at the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait, during lunch at the base's dining facility about what they do in their civilian jobs and their impressions of being deployed to the Middle East. SDDC manages 87 percent of the cargo coming out of Afghanistan, with the 595th Transportation Brigade being the critical node in the region. In its key role as the air-surface integrator, SDDC orchestrates the multi-modal transportation oper

PFC Francisco Espino tackles one of several low-crawl obstacles during the Situational Training Exercise portion of the Army Materiel Command Best Warrior competition July 13, 2011, at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill. Espino, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's 2011 Soldier of the Year, captured runner-up in the AMC Soldier of the Year competition. He is assigned to the 690th Rapid Port Opening Element, 597th Transportation Brigade, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. AMC 2011 Best Warrior competition 110713-A-IU332-001 Stock Photo

RMHEKBM1–PFC Francisco Espino tackles one of several low-crawl obstacles during the Situational Training Exercise portion of the Army Materiel Command Best Warrior competition July 13, 2011, at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill. Espino, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's 2011 Soldier of the Year, captured runner-up in the AMC Soldier of the Year competition. He is assigned to the 690th Rapid Port Opening Element, 597th Transportation Brigade, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. AMC 2011 Best Warrior competition 110713-A-IU332-001

U.S. Army Maj. William Toles (left), U.S. Army Maj. Scott Wadyko (right), and other personnel assigned to the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s command operations center, plan, direct, synchronize, coordinate and monitor global surface movements and port operations through subordinate operational commands and strategic seaports. The COC maintains operational oversight of all SDDC operations. Toles is a transportation officer assigned to the COC Battle Staff, and Wadyko is the Battle Staff team chief. SDDC command operations center 120110-A-IU332-009 Stock Photo

RMHEKYXH–U.S. Army Maj. William Toles (left), U.S. Army Maj. Scott Wadyko (right), and other personnel assigned to the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s command operations center, plan, direct, synchronize, coordinate and monitor global surface movements and port operations through subordinate operational commands and strategic seaports. The COC maintains operational oversight of all SDDC operations. Toles is a transportation officer assigned to the COC Battle Staff, and Wadyko is the Battle Staff team chief. SDDC command operations center 120110-A-IU332-009

At the start of Day 4 of the week-long 2011 Army Materiel Command Best Warrior competition July 14, 2011, at Rock island Arsenal, Ill., Sgt. Douglas McBroom (left) prepares for the day land navigation course. McBroom, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's 2011 NCO of the Year, captured the top spot in the AMC NCO of the Year competition, as well. He is assigned to the 690th Rapid Port Opening Element, 597th Transportation Brigade, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. AMC Best Warrior competition 110714-A-IU332-001 Stock Photo

RMHEKBMG–At the start of Day 4 of the week-long 2011 Army Materiel Command Best Warrior competition July 14, 2011, at Rock island Arsenal, Ill., Sgt. Douglas McBroom (left) prepares for the day land navigation course. McBroom, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's 2011 NCO of the Year, captured the top spot in the AMC NCO of the Year competition, as well. He is assigned to the 690th Rapid Port Opening Element, 597th Transportation Brigade, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. AMC Best Warrior competition 110714-A-IU332-001

RM2AHYMH6–NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor’s Ocean Terminal Division collaborated with 165 active, reserve and civilian personnel from Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Transportation Command, Navy Expeditionary Logistics Support Group, Military Sealift Command, and the 25th Combat Aviation Brigade in the redeployment of cargo from the Joint Readiness Training Center, Fort Polk, Louisiana.

At the start of Day 4 of the week-long 2011 Army Materiel Command Best Warrior competition July 14, 2011, at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., Staff Sgt. Christopher Cook (right) assits Sgt. Douglas McBroom prepare for the day land navigation course. McBroom, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's 2011 NCO of the Year, captured the top spot in the AMC NCO of the Year competition, as well. Cook and McBroom are assigned to SDDC's 597th Transportation Brigade at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. AMC Best Warrior competition 110714-A-IU332-002 Stock Photo

RMHEKBMF–At the start of Day 4 of the week-long 2011 Army Materiel Command Best Warrior competition July 14, 2011, at Rock Island Arsenal, Ill., Staff Sgt. Christopher Cook (right) assits Sgt. Douglas McBroom prepare for the day land navigation course. McBroom, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's 2011 NCO of the Year, captured the top spot in the AMC NCO of the Year competition, as well. Cook and McBroom are assigned to SDDC's 597th Transportation Brigade at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va. AMC Best Warrior competition 110714-A-IU332-002

As part of regular operations in providing logistical support to project readiness and sustain all branches of the Armed Forces across Central Command theater, Soldiers of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command load a shipment of military equipment onto a transport in port. This operation includes MRAPs, HMMWVs, and AH-64 Apaches in transit near Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, February 1, 2023. Stock Photo

RM2NCFK42–As part of regular operations in providing logistical support to project readiness and sustain all branches of the Armed Forces across Central Command theater, Soldiers of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command load a shipment of military equipment onto a transport in port. This operation includes MRAPs, HMMWVs, and AH-64 Apaches in transit near Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, February 1, 2023.

The Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, N.C., harbor patrol accomplishes a mock water rescue during the Point Defender 2012 exercise Aug. 20-23 at MOTSU. The scenario was one of dozens of events that unfolded during the Point Defender 2012 exercise Aug. 20-23. Point Defender is a Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command antiterrorism and force protection exercise held annually at MOTSU. As part of the exercise, personnel assigned to the 596th Transportation Brigade at MOTSU worked through dozens of scenarios designed to develop, refine and test the command’s antiterrorism respo Stock Photo

RMHEM98G–The Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, N.C., harbor patrol accomplishes a mock water rescue during the Point Defender 2012 exercise Aug. 20-23 at MOTSU. The scenario was one of dozens of events that unfolded during the Point Defender 2012 exercise Aug. 20-23. Point Defender is a Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command antiterrorism and force protection exercise held annually at MOTSU. As part of the exercise, personnel assigned to the 596th Transportation Brigade at MOTSU worked through dozens of scenarios designed to develop, refine and test the command’s antiterrorism respo

RMR8YPPN–The Surface Deployment and Distribution Command held the Surface Warrior Challenge II to gather military members and civilians from around the base in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health, and, in many cases, their very lives during the Bataan Death March, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 19, 2017. After the April 9, 1942, U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troop

RM2NCFK43–As part of regular operations in providing logistical support to project readiness and sustain all branches of the Armed Forces across Central Command theater, Soldiers of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command load a shipment of military equipment onto a transport in port. This operation includes MRAPs, HMMWVs, and AH-64 Apaches in transit near Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, February 1, 2023.

Firefighters assigned to the 596th Transportation Brigade, Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, N.C., rescue a mock victim during a Point Defender 2012 exercise scenario Aug. 21. Point Defender is a Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command antiterrorism and force protection exercise held annually at MOTSU. As part of the exercise, personnel assigned to the 596th Trans. Bde. worked through dozens of scenarios designed to develop, refine and test the command’s antiterrorism response procedures. Point Defender 2012 puts Army ammo port to the test 120821-A-IU332-002 Stock Photo

RMHEM98F–Firefighters assigned to the 596th Transportation Brigade, Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, N.C., rescue a mock victim during a Point Defender 2012 exercise scenario Aug. 21. Point Defender is a Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command antiterrorism and force protection exercise held annually at MOTSU. As part of the exercise, personnel assigned to the 596th Trans. Bde. worked through dozens of scenarios designed to develop, refine and test the command’s antiterrorism response procedures. Point Defender 2012 puts Army ammo port to the test 120821-A-IU332-002

RMR8YPPH–The Surface Deployment and Distribution Command held the Surface Warrior Challenge II to gather military members and civilians from around the base in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health, and, in many cases, their very lives during the Bataan Death March, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 19, 2017. After the April 9, 1942, U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troop

RM2NCFKPB–As part of regular operations in providing logistical support to project readiness and sustain all branches of the Armed Forces across Central Command theater, Soldiers of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command load a shipment of military equipment onto a transport in port. This operation includes MRAPs, HMMWVs, and AH-64 Apaches in transit near Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, February 1, 2023.

Senior Master Sgt. Darryl Dew (left) and Tony Russo, exercise observers/controllers, discuss the results of a wharf fire scenario during Point Defender 2012 at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, N.C., Aug. 20-23. Dew is assigned to the U.S. Transportation Command Force protection office, and Russo works with Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s G2 Intelligence and Security Directorate. Point Defender is an SDDC antiterrorism and force protection exercise held annually at MOTSU. As part of the exercise, personnel assigned to the 596th Transportation Brigade worked through Stock Photo

RMHEM98K–Senior Master Sgt. Darryl Dew (left) and Tony Russo, exercise observers/controllers, discuss the results of a wharf fire scenario during Point Defender 2012 at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, N.C., Aug. 20-23. Dew is assigned to the U.S. Transportation Command Force protection office, and Russo works with Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command’s G2 Intelligence and Security Directorate. Point Defender is an SDDC antiterrorism and force protection exercise held annually at MOTSU. As part of the exercise, personnel assigned to the 596th Transportation Brigade worked through

RMR8YPPP–The Surface Deployment and Distribution Command held the Surface Warrior Challenge II to gather military members and civilians from around the base in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health, and, in many cases, their very lives during the Bataan Death March, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 19, 2017. After the April 9, 1942, U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troop

RMHEN711–Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Richardson, commanding general, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Col. Glenn Baca, SDDC G3, and Richard Smith, Chief, SDDC Central Booking Office, cut a cake during a launch ceremony for a newly established Centralized Booking Office at SDDC's headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, Ill. Beginning Oct. 15, U.S. military cargo movements requiring international commercial ocean liner and multimodal transportation services will be booked through the CBO. Cargo booking centralized at SDDC HQs 131015-A-TQ663-604

RM2NCFK4A–As part of regular operations in providing logistical support to project readiness and sustain all branches of the Armed Forces across Central Command theater, Soldiers of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command load a shipment of military equipment onto a transport in port. This operation includes MRAPs, HMMWVs, and AH-64 Apaches in transit near Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, February 1, 2023.

RMR8YPPX–The Surface Deployment and Distribution Command held the Surface Warrior Challenge II to gather military members and civilians from around the base in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health, and, in many cases, their very lives during the Bataan Death March, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 19, 2017. After the April 9, 1942, U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troop

RMHEN712–Army Maj. Gen. Thomas Richardson, Commanding General, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, Col. Glenn Baca, SDDC G3, and Richard Smith, Chief, SDDC Central Booking Office cut a cake during a launch ceremony for a newly established Centralized Booking Office at SDDC's headquarters at Scott Air Force Base, IL. Beginning Oct. 15, U. S. military cargo movements requiring international commercial ocean liner and multimodal transportation services will be booked through the CBO. Cargo booking centralized at SDDC HQs 131015-A-TQ663-719

Maj. Gen. Thomas Richardson, commanding general, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, passes the 595th Transportation Brigade command flag from Col. Andrew Peters to Col. David Banian during a change of command ceremony for the brigade at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Sept. 5, 2013. As Banian assumes command of the SDDC brigade, Peters will move on to assume duties as executive officer to Army Materiel Command's deputy to the commander. SDDC manages 87 percent of the cargo coming out of Afghanistan, with the 595th Transportation Brigade being the critical node in the region. In its ke Stock Photo

RMHEMPHN–Maj. Gen. Thomas Richardson, commanding general, Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, passes the 595th Transportation Brigade command flag from Col. Andrew Peters to Col. David Banian during a change of command ceremony for the brigade at Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, Sept. 5, 2013. As Banian assumes command of the SDDC brigade, Peters will move on to assume duties as executive officer to Army Materiel Command's deputy to the commander. SDDC manages 87 percent of the cargo coming out of Afghanistan, with the 595th Transportation Brigade being the critical node in the region. In its ke

Michael Fox, a firefighter-emergency medical technician paramedic assigned to the 596th Transportation Brigade, Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, N.C., provides care for a victim of a mock wharf fire during the Point Defender 2012 exercise Aug. 20-23 at MOTSU. The scenario was one of dozens of events that unfolded during the four-day exercise. Point Defender is a Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command antiterrorism and force protection exercise held annually at MOTSU. As part of the exercise, personnel assigned to the 596th Trans. Bde. worked through dozens of scenarios des Stock Photo

RMHEM98E–Michael Fox, a firefighter-emergency medical technician paramedic assigned to the 596th Transportation Brigade, Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, N.C., provides care for a victim of a mock wharf fire during the Point Defender 2012 exercise Aug. 20-23 at MOTSU. The scenario was one of dozens of events that unfolded during the four-day exercise. Point Defender is a Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command antiterrorism and force protection exercise held annually at MOTSU. As part of the exercise, personnel assigned to the 596th Trans. Bde. worked through dozens of scenarios des

RM2NCFKP7–As part of regular operations in providing logistical support to project readiness and sustain all branches of the Armed Forces across Central Command theater, Soldiers of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command load a shipment of military equipment onto a transport in port. This operation includes MRAPs, HMMWVs, and AH-64 Apaches in transit near Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, February 1, 2023.

RMR8YPPD–The Surface Deployment and Distribution Command held the Surface Warrior Challenge II to gather military members and civilians from around the base in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health, and, in many cases, their very lives during the Bataan Death March, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 19, 2017. After the April 9, 1942, U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troop

Kevin Fitzgerald, a firefighter-emergency medical technician basic assigned to the 596th Transportation Brigade, Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, N.C., prepares to battle a mock wharf fire during the Point Defender 2012 exercise Aug. 20-23 at MOTSU. The scenario was one of dozens of events that unfolded during the Point Defender 2012 exercise Aug. 20-23. Point Defender is a Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command antiterrorism and force protection exercise held annually at MOTSU. As part of the exercise, personnel assigned to the 596th Trans. Bde. worked through dozens of sc Stock Photo

RMHEM98C–Kevin Fitzgerald, a firefighter-emergency medical technician basic assigned to the 596th Transportation Brigade, Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, N.C., prepares to battle a mock wharf fire during the Point Defender 2012 exercise Aug. 20-23 at MOTSU. The scenario was one of dozens of events that unfolded during the Point Defender 2012 exercise Aug. 20-23. Point Defender is a Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command antiterrorism and force protection exercise held annually at MOTSU. As part of the exercise, personnel assigned to the 596th Trans. Bde. worked through dozens of sc

Jonathan Meares, a security guard assigned to the 596th Transportation Brigade, Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, N.C., conducts a vehicle search during the Point Defender 2012 exercise Aug. 20-23 at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, N.C. This particular search involved simulated illegal narcotics. The scenario was one of dozens of events that unfolded during the Point Defender 2012 exercise Aug. 20-23. Point Defender is a Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command antiterrorism and force protection exercise held annually at MOTSU. As part of the exercise, personnel assigned to Stock Photo

RMHEM981–Jonathan Meares, a security guard assigned to the 596th Transportation Brigade, Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, N.C., conducts a vehicle search during the Point Defender 2012 exercise Aug. 20-23 at Military Ocean Terminal Sunny Point, N.C. This particular search involved simulated illegal narcotics. The scenario was one of dozens of events that unfolded during the Point Defender 2012 exercise Aug. 20-23. Point Defender is a Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command antiterrorism and force protection exercise held annually at MOTSU. As part of the exercise, personnel assigned to

Gary Shuler, a logistics management specialist with the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's Logistics Division, was recently selected to participate in the Office of the Secretary of Defense Sustainment Fellowship Program. Stock Photo

RM2GKN4PA–Gary Shuler, a logistics management specialist with the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command's Logistics Division, was recently selected to participate in the Office of the Secretary of Defense Sustainment Fellowship Program.

“We are keeping the joint forces on the move” said Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, commanding general of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) as she expounds on the surface warrior philosophy during a recent visit to Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait on July 4, 2021. Stock Photo

RM2GKW497–“We are keeping the joint forces on the move” said Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, commanding general of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC) as she expounds on the surface warrior philosophy during a recent visit to Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait on July 4, 2021.

RM2NCFK45–As part of regular operations in providing logistical support to project readiness and sustain all branches of the Armed Forces across Central Command theater, Soldiers of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command load a shipment of military equipment onto a transport in port. This operation includes MRAPs, HMMWVs, and AH-64 Apaches in transit near Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, February 1, 2023.

RMR8YPPT–The Surface Deployment and Distribution Command held the Surface Warrior Challenge II to gather military members and civilians from around the base in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health, and, in many cases, their very lives during the Bataan Death March, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 19, 2017. After the April 9, 1942, U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troop

Maj. Trenton Raymond, 1185th Deployment Distribution Support Battalion, operations officer in charge, describes the overall port operation concept to the commanding general of The Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDS) Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, while visiting the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait on July 4, 2021. Stock Photo

RM2GKW4CY–Maj. Trenton Raymond, 1185th Deployment Distribution Support Battalion, operations officer in charge, describes the overall port operation concept to the commanding general of The Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDS) Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, while visiting the Port of Shuaiba, Kuwait on July 4, 2021.

U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, commanding general of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command addresses the attendees during the 598th Transportation Brigade, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, change of command ceremony, July 11, 2022, at Daenner Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The 598th TBDE executes mission command for strategic seaport operations in support of both U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command. Stock Photo

RM2MCXCAC–U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, commanding general of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command addresses the attendees during the 598th Transportation Brigade, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, change of command ceremony, July 11, 2022, at Daenner Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The 598th TBDE executes mission command for strategic seaport operations in support of both U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command.

RM2NCFKP0–As part of regular operations in providing logistical support to project readiness and sustain all branches of the Armed Forces across Central Command theater, Soldiers of the Surface Deployment and Distribution Command load a shipment of military equipment onto a transport in port. This operation includes MRAPs, HMMWVs, and AH-64 Apaches in transit near Camp Arifjan, Kuwait, February 1, 2023.

U.S. Air Force members of the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Lakenheath, as well as members from USAFE-UK, U.S. Army’s Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command and transportation contractors all came together to execute the United Kingdom’s largest ammunition supply operation of the decade, England, May 18, 2019. (Courtesy photo by Maj. Jose Quintanilla) Stock Photo

RMTB95FY–U.S. Air Force members of the 501st Combat Support Wing, RAF Mildenhall, RAF Lakenheath, as well as members from USAFE-UK, U.S. Army’s Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, U.S. Navy’s Military Sealift Command and transportation contractors all came together to execute the United Kingdom’s largest ammunition supply operation of the decade, England, May 18, 2019. (Courtesy photo by Maj. Jose Quintanilla)

RMR8YPPR–The Surface Deployment and Distribution Command held the Surface Warrior Challenge II to gather military members and civilians from around the base in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health, and, in many cases, their very lives during the Bataan Death March, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 19, 2017. After the April 9, 1942, U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troop

Soldiers with 3rd Assault Helicopter “Nightmare” Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division provide an aerial tour from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, commanding general of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, during her visit to the port of Alexandroupoli, Greece, Nov. 20, 2021. The U.S. Army’s work at the port has significantly enhanced interoperability within NATO and the readiness of our forces within the alliance through regular exercises. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Reynolds/RELEASED) Stock Photo

RM2H9WJ42–Soldiers with 3rd Assault Helicopter “Nightmare” Battalion, 1st Aviation Regiment, 1st Combat Aviation Brigade, 1st Infantry Division provide an aerial tour from a UH-60 Black Hawk helicopter to Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, commanding general of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, during her visit to the port of Alexandroupoli, Greece, Nov. 20, 2021. The U.S. Army’s work at the port has significantly enhanced interoperability within NATO and the readiness of our forces within the alliance through regular exercises. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Jennifer Reynolds/RELEASED)

Longshoremen load military vehicles and equipment containers belonging to U.S. Army Alaska during a joint readiness exercise (JRE) at the Port of Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 22, 2019. During the JRE Airmen and Soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson worked with the Army Surface Deployment & Distribution Command’s 833d Transportation Battalion to move approximately 1450 vehicles and 440 containers of equipment from JBER to the Port of Anchorage. At the Port of Anchorage the vehicles and equipment were loaded onto National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels, the MV Cape Rise and MV Cape Stock Photo

RMWB7687–Longshoremen load military vehicles and equipment containers belonging to U.S. Army Alaska during a joint readiness exercise (JRE) at the Port of Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 22, 2019. During the JRE Airmen and Soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson worked with the Army Surface Deployment & Distribution Command’s 833d Transportation Battalion to move approximately 1450 vehicles and 440 containers of equipment from JBER to the Port of Anchorage. At the Port of Anchorage the vehicles and equipment were loaded onto National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels, the MV Cape Rise and MV Cape

RM2MCXCAP–U.S. Army Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, commanding general of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command addresses the attendees during the 598th Transportation Brigade, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, change of command ceremony, July 11, 2022, at Daenner Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The 598th TBDE executes mission command for strategic seaport operations in support of both U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command.

Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, commanding general of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), and her senior enlisted advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. Rocky L. Carr, visits the port of Shuaiba during a command circulation to her subordinate units. Maj. Gen Hoyle, pauses by a t-wall mural to observe and recognize the efforts of the subordinate units before continuing her tour of the port on July 4, 2021. Stock Photo

RM2GKW48C–Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, commanding general of the Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command (SDDC), and her senior enlisted advisor, Command Sgt. Maj. Rocky L. Carr, visits the port of Shuaiba during a command circulation to her subordinate units. Maj. Gen Hoyle, pauses by a t-wall mural to observe and recognize the efforts of the subordinate units before continuing her tour of the port on July 4, 2021.

U.S. Army Col. Joshua D. Hirsch, (right) outgoing 598th Transportation Brigade, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command commander passes the unit colors to Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, (left) commanding general of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command during a change of command ceremony, July 11, 2022, at Daenner Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The 598th TBDE executes mission command for strategic seaport operations in support of both U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command. Stock Photo

RM2MCXC06–U.S. Army Col. Joshua D. Hirsch, (right) outgoing 598th Transportation Brigade, Surface Deployment and Distribution Command commander passes the unit colors to Maj. Gen. Heidi J. Hoyle, (left) commanding general of Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command during a change of command ceremony, July 11, 2022, at Daenner Kaserne, Kaiserslautern, Germany. The 598th TBDE executes mission command for strategic seaport operations in support of both U.S. European Command and U.S. Africa Command.

RMR8YPPM–The Surface Deployment and Distribution Command held the Surface Warrior Challenge II to gather military members and civilians from around the base in honor of the heroic service members who defended the Philippine Islands during World War II, sacrificing their freedom, health, and, in many cases, their very lives during the Bataan Death March, at Scott Air Force Base, Illinois, March 19, 2017. After the April 9, 1942, U.S. surrender of the Bataan Peninsula on the main Philippine island of Luzon to the Japanese during World War II (1939-45), the approximately 75,000 Filipino and American troop

RMWB7681–Longshoremen load military vehicles and equipment containers belonging to U.S. Army Alaska during a joint readiness exercise (JRE) at the Port of Anchorage, Anchorage, Alaska, Aug. 22, 2019. During the JRE Airmen and Soldiers from Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson worked with the Army Surface Deployment & Distribution Command’s 833d Transportation Battalion to move approximately 1450 vehicles and 440 containers of equipment from JBER to the Port of Anchorage. At the Port of Anchorage the vehicles and equipment were loaded onto National Defense Reserve Fleet vessels, the MV Cape Rise and MV Cape

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