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Register by Tuesday, Sept. 24, for an educational webinar on CMMC for small business owners & executives:

All-in-one virtual event platform | Zoom Events Register Now for the 1/17/2024 Webinar to learn the latest on the CMMC Proposed Rule.

The NDTA DC Chapter will host Colonel Wes Adams, USAF, next Thursday, Sept. 26, in Arlington, VA, to kick off its 2024-25 luncheon speaker series. Col Adams, Military Deputy to the Plans Executive Directorate (J35) at Headquarters Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), will discuss "Navigating Contested Logistics in a Changing Era," presenting a preview of his upcoming white paper.

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NDTA DC Chapter Sep 26 11:30 AM11:30 Col. Wes Adams, USAF: "Navigating Contested Logistics in a Changing Era" Thursday, September 26, 2024 11:30 AM 12:30 PM 11:30 12:30 Google Calendar ICS We invite you to join the NDTA DC Chapter on Thursday, September 26th to welcome COLONEL BERT W. "WES" ADAMS, USAFCol. Adams wi...

Registration is now open for the GovTravels Symposium, February 24-27, 2025, in Alexandria, VA, co-sponsored by NDTA and the Defense Travel Management Office! Sign up today to learn and network with travel experts from across the federal government & commercial travel industry: https://buff.ly/4exLt8z

The Combined Federal Campaign (CFC)'s online giving system is now open for 2024! Please consider including NDTA (CFC #94212) in your annual giving. All donations fund college scholarships through the NDTA Foundation. GiveCFC.org

Not a federal employee or retiree? Make a tax-deductible donation to the NDTA Foundation through our website at ndtahq.com/foundation

Get ready to experience the NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting at the St. Louis Union Station Hotel! This historic venue is the perfect backdrop for the nation's premier defense transportation and logistics event. Plus, get discounted tickets to exciting attractions like the St. Louis Aquarium at Union Station and the St. Louis Wheel when you register today for the Fall Meeting: https://www.ndtahq.com/events/fall-meeting/

🗓️ October 7-10, 2024
📍 St. Louis, MO

Today was our summer intern Jasper Byrne's last day in the office at NDTA Headquarters. Jasper has assisted the HQ staff in advancing several projects related to membership, media communications, and the upcoming NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting. We wish him the best as he returns to his studies in international relations and security at UC Santa Barbara!

Today's the day – Don't miss the NDTA US Virtual Chapter's Summer Meeting!

Discover the new DTMO Rental Car Agreement at the NDTA US Virtual Chapter's 2024 Summer Meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 12:00-1:30 PM EST. It's a great opportunity for public and private sector professionals to learn from the Defense Travel Management Office about how the updated agreement impacts government travel. Register now: 0e1bfc06-dd8c-4666-b4ee-79b9f477a65c@5a9bb941-ba53-48d3-b086-2927fea7bf01" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0e1bfc06-dd8c-4666-b4ee-79b9f477a65c@5a9bb941-ba53-48d3-b086-2927fea7bf01

The early bird gets the worm 🐦🐛

There's only one week left of early bird registration for the NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting! Register here: https://www.ndtahq.com/events/fall-meeting/registration-2/

Transportation industry and government leaders will come together in St. Louis from October 7-10 to talk about all things transportation.

You do NOT need to be a member of the National Defense Transportation Association to register/attend the meeting. You only need to have an interest in working with other transportation industry leaders.

NDTA The Association for Global Logistics & Transportation

Discover the new DTMO Rental Car Agreement at the NDTA US Virtual Chapter's 2024 Summer Meeting on Tuesday, August 20, 12:00-1:30 PM EST. It's a great opportunity for public and private sector professionals to learn from the Defense Travel Management Office about how the updated agreement impacts government travel. Register now: 0e1bfc06-dd8c-4666-b4ee-79b9f477a65c@5a9bb941-ba53-48d3-b086-2927fea7bf01" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/0e1bfc06-dd8c-4666-b4ee-79b9f477a65c@5a9bb941-ba53-48d3-b086-2927fea7bf01

Don't miss out! Early bird registration for the 2024 NDTA-USTRANSCOM Fall Meeting is available until August 22. Save on registration and secure your spot today. Join us in shaping the future of transportation and logistics! 👉 https://www.ndtahq.com/events/fall-meeting/

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As of August 7, emergency declarations have been approved in Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina. Stay safe in Tropical Storm with these flooding safety tips from FEMA Federal Emergency Management Agency:

Biden-Harris Administration Responds to Tropical Storm Debby, Urges Vigilance to Continuing Hazards In response to Hurricane Debby, President Biden approved emergency declarations for Georgia and South Carolina yesterday, in addition to an emergency declaration for the state of Florida on Sunday.

The Puget Sound Chapter-NDTA is hosting its second annual Summer Leadership Academy in Tacoma, WA, on August 22. It's a great opportunity to hear from keynote speakers, participate in breakout sessions, and network with other logisticians and transporters from across the U.S.!

Learn more:

NDTA Puget Sound Chapter Second Annual Summer Leadership Academy Thursday, August 22 - National Defense Transportation Association The latest news in the world of Defense transportation, logistics, and travel news from NDTA.

FEMA is hiring for multiple positions, including a Supervisory Transportation Specialist GS-2101-14. This position is within the Office of Response and Recovery, Transportation Management Division, Transportation Operations Branch.

MP (Status) - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/800292800
DE (Public) - https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/800295200

Happy 4th of July from NDTA! 🇺🇸

Catch up on the conversation! Photos and video recordings from are available to view on the NDTA website.

📸 Photos: https://buff.ly/3VNrAlZ
🎞️ Videos: https://buff.ly/4ePhUQz

Join the Puget Sound Chapter-NDTA on August 22 for the 2nd annual Summer Leadership Academy at the Tacoma Yacht Club, Tacoma, WA. Keynotes, roundtables and breakout sessions will expound on this year’s theme, “Transportation Projects Power.” Last year’s event drew attendees from five states and DC. Sponsorships are available. Early Bird registration ends July 1—sign up or become a sponsor today!

Learn more: https://www.ndta-pugetsound.com/events

Extreme heat is forecast in dozens of states this week as the first day of summer approaches. In our new blog post, we offer preparedness tips to project yourself against these dangerous temperatures.

Check it out ➡️ fema.gov/press-release/20240617/fema-promotes-extreme-heat-safety-and-preparedness-ahead-dangerous-long

Ninety representatives from industry, military and government attended the 2024 NDTA Europe & Africa Workshop in Luxembourg last week, including NDTA President & CEO VADM William A. Brown, USN (Ret.). Attendees participated in expert-led discussions on key topics, identifying numerous action items for further review by regional subcommittees. The workshop, which featured a visit to the Luxembourg American Cemetery, was convened by the NDTA Europe & Africa Committee and hosted by the NDTA Benelux Chapter in coordination with the NATO Support & Procurement Agency (NSPA).

Learn more about the NDTA Europe & Africa Regional Committees: https://www.ndtahq.com/committees-councils/europe-africa-regional-committees/

The NDTA JAX Chapter recently held a successful Scholarship Golf Tournament! Over 40 golfers participated, representing The Suddath Companies, Crowley Corporation, American Roll-On Roll-Off Carrier Group, Landstar System, Trailer Bridge, and more. Funds raised will benefit the creation of a Transportation & Logistics Scholarship at the University of North Florida. Other charity recipients included K9 for Warriors, Duval County's Englewood High School Air Force JROTC (pictured below), and the UNF Women's Golf Team.

To see all the teams who participated, visit the NDTA JAX Chapter LinkedIn page: https://www.linkedin.com/company/ndta-north-florida-chapter

Increase brand awareness and generate leads at the NDTA Fall Expo! It’s the premier event to connect with key decision-makers in the defense transportation & logistics industry.

• Showcase your products and services to a targeted audience of industry and government professionals.
• Generate high-quality leads through face-to-face interactions.
• Position your brand as a leader in the defense transportation market.

Secure your sponsorship or exhibition spot today: https://www.ndtahq.com/events/fall-meeting/expo-sponsorships/

Today, the NDTA DC Chapter welcomed RADM James Watson, USCG (Ret.), to discuss how recent disruptions in global supply chains have highlighted the need to evaluate the implications of maritime security and U.S. dependency on international trade. RADM Watson is the former Senior Vice President of the American Bureau of Shipping Global Government Services and co-author of ZERO POINT FOUR: How U.S. Leadership in Maritime Will Secure America’s Future.

Subscribe to the DC Chapter mailing list to learn about upcoming events: https://www.ndtadc.org/

Find an NDTA chapter near you: https://www.ndtahq.com/membership/chapters/

Last week, U.S. government and industry logistics and transportation experts and members of the Joint Logistics Enterprise (JLE) gathered in Newport News, VA, for the sixth annual NDTA-CAS Surface Force Projection Conference (SFPC). Thank you to all our sponsors, speakers, attendees, partners, exhibitors, Christopher Newport University, and our co-host, CNU Center for American Studies, for being part of the largest SFPC yet. We couldn't do it without your participation and support!

Stay tuned for official photos and video recordings to be published soon to the NDTA website! https://www.ndtahq.com/

May 22 is ! NDTA HQ staff attended the Maritime Administration - MARAD's annual National Maritime Day Observance at the U.S. Department of Transportation in Washington, D.C., featuring several distinguished speakers representing MARAD, DOT, the Seafarers International Union of North America, AFL-CIO, U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM), the U.S. Navy, and more. NDTA celebrates the U.S. maritime industry and recognizes all whose efforts keep it running "full steam ahead"!

Friday's activities at the NDTA-CAS Surface Force Projection Conference included keynote presentations from Mr. William Woodhour, President & CEO, Maersk Line, Limited, and Rear Admiral Philip Sobeck, USN, Commander, U.S. Navy's Military Sealift Command, and a panel discussion led by Mr. Timothy Quillin, Director, Deployment Process Modernization Office, U.S. Army. Mr. Ernest Bezdek, Chair, NDTA Ports Subcommittee & Director, Trade Development, Port of Beaumont, presented conference takeaways and an action item review.

CNU Center for American Studies

Thursday's afternoon sessions at the NDTA-CAS SFPC sparked dialogue from Q&A to conversations in the Expo Hall. Maj Gen Constance L. Jenkins, USAF, MG Gavin Lawrence, USA, and BG Beth A. Behn, USA, gave informative updates on deployment and mobilization, and MG Lawrence led a panel discussion on power projection through strategic seaports. Lots of great opportunities for sharing perspectives and building relationships among military, government and industry leadership!

CNU Center for American Studies

Meet Trailer Bridge's Chris Goss and Chad Yarbrough at the NDTA The Association for Global Logistics & Transportation (NDTA) Europe & Africa Regional Workshop 2024 in Luxembourg.

This event is an important opportunity for defense and transportation professionals to identify key challenges being faced and opportunities for collaboration between EUCOM and AFRICOM.

Connect with the team to learn more about their experience and recommendations for moving freight in today's market.