Welcome 60th annual NDTA Transportation & Logistics Forum and Exposition: Memphis, TN /...

FROM THE NDTA BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Raymond P. Ebeling

Chairman and CEO, NDTA Board of Directors

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Greetings to NDTA members and friends! I am pleased to welcome you to our 60th annual Forum and Exposition.

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The last time we met, we were on the heels of Hurricane Katrina. Many of you responded to the call in superior form--transporting supplies, assisting in recovery, and donating time, services, and moral support. Because of your efforts and the determination of coastal residents in Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama, the region is reshaping itself to meet the future.

NDTA is also transforming. We are adapting to the needs of our military, government, and corporate partners as they champion the many changes currently taking place in the industry. "Continual Transformation!", this year's Forum theme highlights the dynamic times that we face together and offers a professional program geared to help us navigate the challenge with success.

Our Keynote speakers this year are Mr. Glenn F. Tilton, Chairman, President, and CEO of United Airlines; Mr. Fred Smith, Chairman, President, and CEO of FedEx; and General Norton A. Schwartz (USAF), Commander of USTRANSCOM. LTG C.V. "Chris" Christianson, Director for Logistics (J-4), Joint Staff, will lead an "All-Star Roundtable" focused on current supply chain issues from the military perspective, and Dr. Tom Greenwood, expert on lean management with the University of Tennessee, will offer guidelines for deploying new concepts. Individuals, organizations, and chapters that have risen to the transportation and logistics cause during the past year will be honored. We are grateful to our speakers, session leaders, and awardees for their knowledge and contributions.

Everyone is invited to sample the best of Memphis. Our Forum kicks off with the annual Scholarship Golf Tournament at Cherokee Valley and optional activities at Beale Street for early bird arrivals; visits to St. Jude Children's Hospital, The Peabody Hotel, Elvis Presley's Graceland Estate, and the FedEx Sort Center take place on following days. This year, we will enjoy an unprecedented invitation from FedEx and YRC Worldwide for fully hosted NDTA Scholarship Events. We sincerely appreciate this extraordinary opportunity.

The 2006 Expo is one of the biggest ever. Static displays include a Train Simulator where you can test your hand maneuvering a locomotive. Other surprises are waiting for you in the Exhibit Hall, so plan to attend and acquaint yourself with the latest in goods and services that are available to the industry.

It is wonderful to see you again in Memphis. Thank you for your loyal support to the Forum and to the Association.

FORUM CO-CHAIRS

BG Maynard J. "Sandy" Sanders, USAR

Deputy Commanding General for Mobilizations, SDDC

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Kirstin Knott

Worldwide Manager

FedEx Government Services

DOD Team

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Welcome to Memphis! We certainly could not ask for a better location for our 60th annual Forum and Expo.

We are surrounded by southern hospitality and charm and state-of-the-art facilities that bear witness to the depth of the logistics and transportation capability that this city has to offer. We are also surrounded by one of the world's greatest waterways--the Mighty Mississippi--which helped shape Memphis into the distribution dynamo that thrives today. In fact, the city is home to one of the oldest distribution companies in the mid-South: Patterson Warehouses was founded in 1856 to carry mail during the Civil War. It has since emerged into a streamlined 3PL provider.

This spirit of transformation--the ongoing evolution of products, services, and technology--is what the 2006 Forum is all about. By land, by air, or on our waterways, we strive to become safer, wiser, and more efficient in transporting goods and people around the globe. To keep up the pace and to provide maximum support for our troops and our Nation, it is critical that we come together in a Forum setting to share lessons learned and to gain insight for the future. This year's professional sessions are led by the industry's brightest and bravest. You will not be disappointed!

We will also enjoy some "Forum Firsts." Thanks to the very generous support of FedEx and YRC Worldwide and their family of brands (Yellow Transportation, Meridian IQ, Roadway, Reimer, USF, and New Penn), the NDTA Scholarship events scheduled for Graceland and The Peabody Hotel are offered at no cost to registered attendees. And we'll be able to take advantage of cutting edge RFID technology, courtesy of Savi Technology, to help us better gauge Forum offerings for the future!

It may appear, then, that we have come full circle, from modest beginnings borne along this early riverfront town to high tech tracking methods to achieve asset visibility. Yet we should not rest on these laurels. We must forge ahead and continually transform to meet our Nation's needs for tomorrow.

Thank you to our wonderful host city for setting the stage, to our dedicated professionals for sharing their expertise, and to our sponsors and volunteers for making great things happen.

Enjoy your stay!

FUTURE FORUM CITIES

2007

Charleston

2008

Reno-Tahoe

2009

Nashville[TM]

The Forum Team

FORUM CO CHAIRS

Kirstin Knott, FedEx BG Maynard J. "Sandy" Sanders, USAR

NDTA HEADQUARTERS

LTG Kenneth Wykle, USA (Ret.)

President

COL Mark Victorson, USA (Ret.)

VP, Membership Services & Executive Assistant

COL Denny Edwards, USA (Ret.)

VP, Marketing and Corporate Development

Patricia Casidy

VP, Finance

Carl Wlotzko

Director, Corporate Membership Services

Karen Schmitt

Director, Public Relations

Leah Ashe

Director of Technology, Database Manager

Alisa Graham

Administrative Assistant to the President

Mary Konjevoda

Marketing Assistant

SUPPORT

Robert H. Smith School of Business

University of Maryland

Robert Howard-Pinson

Jonathan Lowe

University of Texas

Christal Hall

Virginia Green

Alena Amy

Johnsie Cogman

Terri Dalton

Pat "Popeye" DeMichele

Karen Edwards

Lisa Fasching

Lee Jackson

Michael McVeigh

Lynn McVeigh

Colt Meyer

Lynn Nelson

Marie Rohrbough

Stephen Rohrbough

Carolyn Salmans

"Shorty" Salmans

PJ Shelton

Cindy Thurgood

Craig Thurgood

EXHIBITORS AND SPONSORS

EXHIBITORS

9-1-1 Air Cargo, Inc.

A-35

AAR Mobility Systems

ABF Freight

ACE Doran Hauling & Rigging

Access America Transport

Acme Truck Lines

AHI Corporate Housing

Air Mobility Command

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.

American Roll On Roll Off Carrier

Anchorage Convention & Visitors Bureau

APL Limited

ATA Airlines, Inc.

Atlanta Convention & Visitors Bureau

Avis and Budget Group

BAX Global

Boyle Transporation

Calhoon MEBA Engineering School

Charleston Convention & Visitors Bureau

Choice Hotels International

Coldwell Banker Brown Realtor

CorTrans Logistics

Crowley Maritime

CRST Logistics, Inc.

Defense Business Transformation Agency

Defense Distribution Center: Customer Svc.

Defense Travel Management Office (DTMO)

Delaware River Maritime Enterprise Council

DHL Global Forwarding

Dollar-Thrifty Automotive Group

DynCorp International

Earth Biofuels, Inc.

EGL Eagle Global Logistics

E.J. Brooks Company

Enterprise Rent-A-Car

Evergreen Int'l Airlines, Inc.

FedEx

General Dynamics

General Freight Services, Inc.

Gwangyang Bay Area FEZ Authority

Hawthorn Suites Alexandria

Hershey Resorts

Hertz Corporation, The

Integres Global Logistics

InterContinental Hotels Group

ITW Shippers

JDA Software

Kalitta Charters

KGL Transportation

Kuehne + Nagel

Landstar Systems

LMI

Lockheed Martin

Maersk Line, Limited

MARAD

Marine Terminals Corporation

Matson Integrated Logistics

Mayflower Transit

Mercer Transportation Co., Inc.

Mi-Jack Products, Inc.

Military Sealift Command

National Air Cargo

National Car Rental/Alamo Car Rental

NAVSISA, FACTS Program Mgmt Office

NDTA

Norfolk Southern

Northrop Grumman

NTW

NYK Logistics America Inc.

Old Dominion Freight Line

Omega World Travel

Orlando Convention & Visitors Bureau

Panther Expedited

Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines

Pilot Air Freight

Port of Corpus Christi

PowerTrack

PWC Logistics

Qualcomm

Ridgeway International

Ryder System, Inc.

Savi Technology

SDDC

Sealed Air Corporation

Shuert

SkyBitz, Inc.

Stanley

SuperClubs

Symbol Arts

Team Worldwide

Tennessee Steel Haulers

Thermodynamics

Totem Ocean Trailer Express, Inc.

Tri-State Motor Transit (TSMT)

TTX Company

United Van Lines

UPS Supply Chain Solutions

USO

USTRANSCOM

XIO Strategies

YRC Worldwide

SPONSORS

COMPANY                            EVENT/ITEM

APL Limited                        Chairman's Awards Dinner Wine
                                   Forum Signage
American Roll On Roll Off Carrier  Keynote Speaker Program
                                   Gold Patron
Avis and Budget Group              Ice Cream Bars
                                   Refreshment Breaks
Baggett Transportation Co.         Annual Forum Reception
BLG Automotive Logistics           Forum Lanyards
Boeing Co.                         Forum Welcome
Carlson Wagonlit/SatoTravel        Hospitality Reception
CorTrans Logistics                 A-35 Activities
CRST Logistics, Inc.               Conference Table Note Tablets
DHL                                Platinum Sponsorship
Dollar-Thrifty Automotive Group    Hospitality Reception
FedEx                              Monday Evening Scholarship
                                   Registration Directory
The Hertz Corporation              Forum News & Transportation
                                   Official Forum Rental Car Company
IBM Global Business Services       Silver Sponsor
InterContinental Hotels Group      Chairman's Awards Dinner
Kuehne + Nagel                     Opening Ceremony Program
Landstar Systems                   Forum Totebags
                                   Forum Staff Shirts
Lockheed Martin                    International Awards Luncheon
                                   Scholarship Breakfast
Maersk Line, Limited               Opening Expo--Period I
                                   Platinum Sponsorship
                                   Hotel Room Keys
                                   Exhibitors & Sponsors Directory
Memphis Marriott Hotel             Official Forum Hotel
Mercer Transportation              TBD
National Air Cargo                 Closing Expo--Exhibit Period II
                                   Pocket Schedule
National/Alamo                     Name Badge Caddy
Northwest Airlines                 Golf Tournament
Panther Expedited                  Shoe Shine Valet
Pilot Air Freight                  Name Badge Sponsor
PWC Logistics                      Platinum Sponsor
Qualcomm                           Internet Cafe
R & R Trucking                     Relaxation Lounge
Savi Technology                    RFID Attendee Tracking System
Southwest Airlines                 Forum Video
                                   4 Prize Airline Tickets
SuperClubs                         2 Caribbean Resort Stays
Transportation Institute           Military Units Awards
UPS Supply Chain Solutions         Forum Shipping
                                   Forum Ticket Books
                                   Forum Staff Shirts
Wyndham Garden Hotel               Official Forum Hotel
YRC Worldwide                      Sunday Evening Scholarship
                                   Forum Staff Shirts

DAILY MEETINGS AND EVENTS SCHEDULE*

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23
Noon-3:00pm       Council of Regional
                  Presidents (CORP)
                  Luncheon Meeting
1:00pm-3:00pm     2010 Forum Site Selection
                  Committee Meeting
3:00pm-5:00pm     Chapter Workshop

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24
6:30am-3:00pm     Golf Tournament
                  Sponsored by
                  Northwest Airlines
                  Cherokee Valley
                  Golf Course
5:30pm-10:00pm    NDTA Scholarship Dinner
                  Sponsored by
                  YRC Worldwide
                  The Peabody Hotel

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25
7:00am-8:15am     A-35 Breakfast
7:00am-8:15am     Start Up Breakfast
8:30am-9:45am     Opening Ceremony
                  Sponsored by
                  Kuehne + Nagle
                  Keynote Speaker:
                  Mr. Glenn F. Tilton
                  Chairman, President & CEO
                  United Airlines Corp. (UAL)
9:45am-10:00am    Break
10:00am-11:30am   Professional Dialogue
                  Sessions
11:30am-1:30pm    NDTA Military Units
                  Awards Luncheon
                  Sponsored by
                  Transportation Institute
2:00pm-3:30pm     Professional Dialogue Sessions
2:00pm-3:30pm     A-35 Mentoring Session
3:45pm-6:00pm     Exhibit Grand Opening
                  Sponsored by
                  Maersk Lines, Ltd.
6:30pm-10:00pm    NDTA Scholarship Event:
                  Rockin'n Rollin at Graceland
                  Sponsored by FedEx

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26
7:00am-8:30am     Scholarship Breakfast
                  and Passenger Travel
                  Service Roundtable
                  Sponsored by
                  Avis Budget Group
9:00am-9:45am     Keynote Speaker:
                  Mr. Frederick W. Smith
                  Chairman, President & CEO
                  FedEx
9:45am-10:00am    Break
10:00am-11:30am   Professional Dialogue
                  Sessions
11:30am-2:00pm    Exhibits Revisited
                  (Exhibit Period II)
                  Sponsored by
                  National Air Cargo
2:00pm-3:30pm     All-Star Round Table
3:30pm-3:45pm     Break
3:45pm-5:15pm     Professional Dialogue
                  Sessions (Repeat)
6:30pm-7:30pm     Annual Forum Reception
7:30pm-10:00pm    Chairman's Awards Dinner
10:00pm-Midnight  Reception
                  Sponsored by
                  Carlson Wagonlit-
                  SatoTravel-Dollar Thrifty


WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27
8:00am-9:00am     Breakfast Bar
9:00am-10:00am    Presentation:
                  Dr. Tom Greenwood
                  President, Lean Works, Inc
10:15am-11:00am   Keynote Speaker:
                  General Norton A.
                  Schwartz (USAF)
                  Commander, USTRANSCOM
11:00am-11:30am   Board Meeting
11:45am-1:30pm    International Awards
                  Luncheon: Sponsored by
                  Lockheed Martin
                  Exhibitor's Grand Prize
                  Drawing, Duck Drop,
                  Official Close of Forum

ALL-STAR ROUNDTABLE | Tuesday, September 26

Discussions on current supply chain issues from the Military Service and Joint perspective. LTG C.V. "Chris" Christianson, Director for Logistics (J-4), Joint Staff, will act as Moderator. Participants include LTG Ann E. Dunwoody, Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, J-4, Army Staff; Vice Admiral Justin D. McCarthy, USN, Director, Material Readiness and Logistics (N4), OPNAV Staff; Mr. Bill Budden, Deputy Director of Logistics Readiness, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Logistics, Installations and Mission Support, Headquarters USAF; and Lieutenant General Richard S. Kramlich, USMC, Deputy Commandant, Installations and Logistics, Headquarters, USMC.

OFFSITE OPTIONS*

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

Beale Street for Early Bird Arrivals

Explore by Night with Friends and Colleagues -- Optional DIY Activity

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 24

Memphis -- Around Town

Explore by Day with Friends and Colleagues -- Optional DIY Activity

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25

Memphis Sampler | 10:30am-2:30pm

A Glimpse of the City for Spouses and Guests

* Luncheon at Chez Philippe and Grand Duck March -- The Peabody Hotel

* Tour -- St. Jude Children's Hospital

FEDEX SORT CENTER TOURS

A behind-the-scenes intro to one of the Nation's busiest hubs

Sept. 25, Monday     10:00pm-1:45am
Sept. 26, Tuesday    10:00pm-1:45am
Sept. 27, Wednesday  10:00pm-1:45am; 1:00am-4:00am
Sept. 28, Thursday   10:00pm-1:45; 1:00am-4:00am

* Departure is 1 hour prior to tour start

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

CUSTOMER SUPPORT

NOTE: Locations noted in schedule are in the Memphis Marriott Downtown Hotel

Registration Desk | Outside St. Louis Room Forum registration, event ticket purchase, transportation arrangements, optional tour information, and general assistance

Sept. 23, Saturday   Noon-5:00pm
Sept. 24, Sunday     8:00am-5:00pm
Sept. 25, Monday     7:00am-4:00pm
Sept. 26, Tuesday    7:00am-4:00pm
Sept. 27, Wednesday  8:00am-10:00am

Chairman's Awards Dinner Sign-Up

To request table seating for the Chairman's Awards Dinner | West Concourse

Sept. 25, Monday   9:45am-3:45pm
Sept. 26, Tuesday  8:00am-5:00pm

Guest Hospitalilty Suite | Natchez Room

Relax with friends or plan your stay in Memphis

Sept. 24, Sunday     1:00pm-4:00pm
Sept. 25, Monday     9:00am-4:00pm
Sept. 26, Tuesday    9:00am-4:00pm
Sept. 27, Wednesday  8:00am-10:00am

PROFESSIONAL DIALOGUE SESSIONS

* Monday Sessions

ASK THE LEADERS

LTG Robert T. Dail, USA

Director, Defense Logistics Agency

Pose your questions directly to the leaders of the logistics forces providing support for the Global War on Terror while driving the Military Transformation of the America's Armed Forces. This is an opportunity for up-front discussion with the logistics "decision makers" on the challenges of transforming our Defense Business Processes.

CURRENT OPERATIONS IN THE LONG WAR

MG Brian I. Geehan, USA

Director of Logistics, J-4

US Central Command

Receive first hand information from the logisticians "on the ground" who support Operations Iraqi Freedom and Enduring Freedom and fight the Global War on Terror. Discussions center on the sourcing of forces, their deployment, and rotation to and from Iraq; sustainment operations and the role of the distribution process owner; and the role of the CENTCOM Deployment and Distribution Operation Center (CDDOC) and its impact on inter- and intra-theater synchronization.

DISASTER LOGISTICS

Mr. Irvin Varkonyi

Instructor and Program Manager, Instruction

APICS, The Association for Operations Management

Someone has to ask the tough questions: How to obtain transportation assets during crisis? How to preposition stocks? How to manage inventory during recovery operations? How to utilize best commercial practices under duress? Furthermore, how to manage collaboration among public and private sector stakeholders to generate thinking outside the box--a necessary component in a lean environment and one that provides incentives for participants in between disasters to ensure they are there when they are needed? Commercial and military participants with hands-on experience will tackle these tough questions.

DEFENSE ISSUES

Gen Willam G. T. Tuttle, Jr., USA (Ret)

Discover the latest thinking on Military Transformation--the implications of the Quadrennial Defense Review (QDR) for the future of the Military Departments. Learn how the Mobility Capabilities Study (MCS) will affect CRAF, VISA, and the requirement for organic Military assets. Findings of the QDR and MCS will transform the Military Departments--will your business be able to change and prosper in this "new" environment?

VALUE-ADDED CREDENTIALS FOR SECURITY AND EFFICIENCY

Mr. Ted Rybeck

Chairman and CEO

Benchmarking Partners/Global Benchmarking Center

Since 9/11, the transportation industry and federal government have recognized need for some kind of biometric Transportation Worker Identification Credential (TWIC). After the Dubai World Ports debate, DHS vowed to fast forward TWIC deployment with bipartisan support. There's still a long way to go. Just as the EZ Pass system accelerated toll collection across multiple states, key to TWIC effectiveness will be interoperability across supply chain systems. A test case for will be the integration of the DOD's Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS), the TWIC, and private sector supply chain management systems. This session aims to strengthen that DOD, DHS, and private sector alignment on value-added credentials to ensure mutual success.

MENTORING SESSION

Mr. Steven Cubarney

Senior Manager

Accenture Federal Government Practice

Fulfilling a key aspect of NDTA's educational mission, this session not only provides outstanding mentoring by seasoned professionals in military, government, and business to A-35 members from throughout the Association, but also provides the tools for building a successful mentoring program in your home chapter.

* Tuesday Sessions

MEET YOUR GOVERNMENT CONTRACTING OFFICIALS

Ms. Gail M. Jorgenson

Chief, Command Acquisition

USTRANSCOM

Find out what you need to know when working with contracting officials at TRANSCOM, MSC, SDDC, AMC, and DLA. Learn the rules of the government contracting road from the people who actually make the system work. Find out about the plan to consolidate the contracting function for component commands at TRANSCOM. Ask the questions that will enable your business to compete on the "next" RFP or discover the common mistakes in bidding on government contracts.

PAIN POINTS--CHALLENGES IN DOING BUSINESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT

COL Edward Fortunato, USA (Ret.)

VP, Government Business Development

Crowley Maritime Corp

Discuss the challenges encountered in contracting with the government. The comments will cover air, sea and land transportation, and adventure beyond covering broader functional contract requirements. The intent is to engage the audience in a professional dialogue to educate, assist, and potentially resolve business issues that arise from differing commercial and government points of view.

YOUNG LEADERS

LTC Christopher Croft, USA

Commander

106th Transportation Battalion

What is OIF really like for our young leaders? See the operation through their eyes. Get the unvarnished view from the people who are making it happen on the ground every day.

DEFENSE BUSINESS TRANSFORMATION--THE FUTURE

MG Carlos "Butch" Pair, USAR

Acquisition Executive (DBSAE)

DOD, Defense Business Systems

Today's environment requires different solutions, different results. DOD's "enterprise level business systems" are no exception. Delivering capability is KEY. The DBSAE is responsible for driving the successful implementation of DOD systems and initiatives in support of the Department's Business Transformation goals. The DBSAE exercises acquisition executive oversight for 28 DOD Enterprise-level business systems--yielding improved personnel, materiel, acquisition and financial visibility throughout the department. Talk to the DBSAE and those leading the transformation. Position your organization to be ready for the changes.

LEVERAGING TECHNOLOGY TO ENHANCE TRANSPORTATION AND DISTRIBUTION

LtGen Rick Kelly, USMC (Ret)

Research Chair for Logistics

LMI Government Consulting

Learn about the current and emerging technologies being used throughout the global supply chain. Get an inside view of TRANSCOM's portfolio management initiative. See first hand how a "new" software program will enable you to potentially save transportation dollars. Hear from industry on how technology is evolving to provide carton level visibility throughout the supply chain. Become better acquainted with the integration of passive and active RFID, Optical Character Readers, and satellite tracking technology, with the appropriate middleware, to achieve "true" total asset visibility.

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS

Glenn F. Tilton

Chairman, President, CEO

UAL Corporation

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Frederick W. Smith

Chairman, President, CEO

FedEx Corporation

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Dr. Tom Greenwood, Ph.D.

President, Lean Works, Inc.

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General Norton A. Schwartz (USAF)

Commander, USTRANSCOM

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YRC Worldwide will deliver

A GREAT PERFORMANCE in Memphis

The brands of YRC Worldwide have planned a "Great Performance" for the NDTA Forum and Expo in Memphis. The company has invited sport celebrities Buck O'Neil and Johnny Sauter to join the NDTA Scholarship Dinner at The Peabody Hotel hosted by YRC Worldwide.

O'Neil led the Negro National League with a .353 batting average in 1946, and was the first African American coach ever hired by a major league team when he was signed by the Cubs in 1962. Over the years, and even today, he inspires ball players and fans alike.

Johnny Sauter has been one of the top drivers in the NASCAR Busch Series in 2006, ranking among the Top 10 in the championship points standings virtually the entire season. As driver of the Yellow Transportation #00 Chevrolet Monte Carlo, Sauter has teamed with the Yellow Racing Pit Crew--which is ranked first in the entire Busch Series this year--to become a weekly contender. Sauter, who has three career wins, is in his second year of representing the "Yellow" brand with pride on the raceway.

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The name YRC Worldwide emphasizes the breadth and depth of this enterprise, now operating in more than 70 countries. YRC Worldwide brands work independently in the marketplace, providing clients with a differentiated and valued choice of services and providers. YRC Worldwide is now a $9 billion corporation, with approximately 70,000 employees ... and still growing.

NDTA Scholarship Dinner at The Peabody Hotel

Sept. 24, Sunday 6:00pm-10:00pm

Open to Full Forum Registrants Only

Live RFID DEMONSTRATION AT FORUM

At the Forum, you can participate in a live RFID emergency evacuation demonstration showing the ease of use in tracking personnel as they pass by entryways and exits. Each attendee, contingent on his/her approval, will be given a Savi RFID tag at registration. These tags (small and weighing only one ounce) will be inserted with or affixed to the NDTA registration badge. Any attendee can "opt-out" by not taking the tag. At the end of the demonstration, drop off your tag at the Savi booth and you will be entered in a drawing for an iPod Nano!

Savi Technology, a Lockheed Martin company, is the primary provider of active RFID technologies for the DOD's In-Transit Visibility network, the world's largest RFID-based cargo tracking system. Savi's RFID-based solutions, encompassing hardware, software, and services, provide real-time visibility of supply chain assets, materials, and military supplies. All DOD Services leverage Savi solutions to reduce inventories, cut wait times, and eliminate backlogs when tracking, on average, 35,000 shipments each day throughout more than 1600 locations and 45 countries.

NDTA NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION AWARD

Mr. Ron Widdows

CEO, APL

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The National Transportation Award is presented annually to a Senior Executive of the Transportation Industry, other than an employee, representative, or organization of the United States Government, who has made exemplary contributions to the transportation at large in support of national security.

The NDTA National Transportation Award for 2005 is presented to Mr. Ron Widdows for 35 years of distinguished leadership in the shipping industry. Mr. Widdows is CEO of American President Lines (APL), and his career has tracked the development of the container shipping industry from its initial focus on pure port-to-port services to today's end-to-end supply chain management. He has played a key role in implementing some of the most innovative developments in the container shipping industry. In the process, he has made an important contribution to growth in global trade and of the economy.

Mr. Widdows has been intimately involved in APL's groundbreaking innovations, including the introduction of the Linertrains and Stack Train services, which pioneered new methods for making domestic container moves by rail and the introduction of super-sized, post-pan-amax vessels. He has been a key figure in the development of the sophisticated carrier alliances that have created worldwide service networks and he has driven APL's pioneering of the breakthrough concept of a shipping line's operating multiple large 'gateway' terminal facilities on the US West Coast, a key step in the advance of multimodalism.

He has been the US shipping industry's leading advocate on public policy issues, raising awareness of the looming crisis caused by the paucity of investment in movement infrastructure, which threatens to cause major freight congestion and has renewed focus on the importance of ensuring that the US has the transportation infrastructure it needs.

Mr. Widdows has worked with the US Government and Military over an extended period to ensure the enhancement and renewal of the Maritime Security Program and has re-committed to that program in 2005. APL has 12 vessels that sail under the US flag with US crews, nine of which are under the Maritime Security Program (MSP). APL has demonstrated a sustained commitment to the US flag and the mission of the US Government and Military by maintaining its position as one of the industry's key US flag operators.

Because of his leadership in the shipping industry, his support of the US military, and his foresight in sustaining the US economy, the NDTA is pleased to present the National Transportation Award for 2006 to Mr. Ron Widdows.

PREVIOUS NDTA NATIONAL TRANSPORTATION AWARD RECIPIENTS

1951 Herman Lemp

1952 Igor Sikorsky

1953 William Francis Gibbs

1954 L. B. DeLong

1955 Charles H. Weaver

1956 Dr. Donald W. Douglas

1957 Donald J. Russell

1958 William T. Faricy

1959 Robert G. LeTourneau

1960 Stephen D. Bechtel

1961 Morris Forgash

1962 Sen. Warren G. Magnuson

1963 Congressman Warren Harris

1964 The Tulane University-Institute of Foreign Transp. and Port Operations

1965 Daniel J. Haughton

1966 Juan T. Trippe

1967 Frank A. Nemec

1968 Stuart T. Saunders

1969 Austin J. Tobin

1970 Thomas B. Crowley

1971 William M. Allen

1972 W. Thomas Rice

1973 Robert W. Prescott

1974 Welby M. Frantz

1975 Robert J. Pfeiffer

1976 Russell E. Garrett

1977 George F. Boyd

1978 W. T. Beebe

1979 Dr. George E. Mueller

1980 William T. Seawell

1981 Prime F. Osborn III

1982 W. James Amoss Jr.

1983 L. Stanley Crane

1984 Edwin L. Colodny

1985 Frederick Dunikoski

1986 John D. Kenefick

1987 Walter A. Abernathy

1988 Frederick W. Smith

1989 Larry R. Scott

1990 Ronald W. Drucker

1991 Lane Kirkland

1992 Ronald W. Allen

1993 Delford M. Smith

1994 James A. Hagen

1995 John F. McDonnell

1996 Jeffrey C. Crowe

1997 John P. Clancey

1998 Lockheed Martin Mission Systems

1999 Michael Sacco

2000 Tim Rhein

2001 Raymond P. Ebeling

2002 LTG Edward Honor, USA

2003 Savi Technology

2004 Leland B. Bishop, II

2005 Mr. Bill Zollars

DOD DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

LTG Robert T. Dail, USA

Director, Defense Logistics Agency

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The Department of Defense Distinguished Service Award is presented annually to a Senior Executive of the Department of Defense who has made outstanding contributions to NDTA programs and national security.

Lieutena`nt General Robert T. Dail's devotion to duty and support of the vision and goals of NDTA have made a significant impact in shaping and improving the Department of Defense Transportation System to meet future needs of the warfighter. As Deputy Commander, US Transportation Command, General Dail has demonstrated exceptional leadership, directly increasing USTRANSCOM's capabilities and reach. He initiated and developed innovative joint distribution and logistics solutions and laid the foundation for the recapitalization of the strategic airlift and sealift fleets.

When the Secretary of Defense designated USTRANSCOM the Distribution Process Owner for the Department of Defense, General Dail operationalized the DPO mission and used the DPO authorities to transform DOD logistics. He tirelessly worked to codify the DPO mission, culminating in the Presidential Unified Command Plan.

He spearheaded new concepts, including Joint Task Force-Port Opening, the capability to rapidly open a port of entry anywhere in theater, seamlessly integrating the transportation modes into its operation, and the Director of Mobility Forces-Surface, the ability to control and optimize surface movement, which will revolutionize combat logistics. He strengthened the USTRANSCOM partnership with industry, increasing commercial capacity available for warfighter support by 17 percent, delivering 15,000 passengers, 100 percent on-time, for the first democratically held elections in Iraq in January 2005. The success of this effort led to an initiative that identified embarkation ports to commercial air carriers early and secured an additional 15 percent commercial lift during the November 2005-January 2006 force rotation surge.

An intelligent leader with a positive attitude and the unique ability to inspire excellence, General Dail is truly deserving of NDTA's DOD Distinguished Service Award.

PREVIOUS DOD DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD RECIPIENTS

1967 RADM Edward F. Metzger, USN

1968 COL William E. Burton, USA

1969 Mr. Roland L. Guyotte Jr. (MTMTS)

1970 Brig Gen Otis E. Winn, USAF

1971 CAPT Jack M. Park, SC, USN

1972 CPT Dennis L. Edwards, USA

1973 LTC Ray C. Glore, USA

1974 BG Garland A. Ludy, USA

1975 MG H. R. Del Mar, USA

1976 Lt Gen Maurice F. Casey, USAF

1977 Gen Paul K. Carlton, USAF

1978 COL John J. Kirchenstein, USA

1979 Maj Gen Charles C. Irions, USAF

1980 Honorable Paul H. Riley, DoD

1981 Gen Robert E. Huyser, USAF (Ret.)

1982 LTG Oren E. DeHaven, USA

1983 VADM Kent J. Carroll, USN (Ret.)

1984 Gen Thomas M. Ryan, Jr., USAF

1985 MG Harold I. Small, USA

1986 LTG Nathaniel R. Thompson, Jr., USA

1987 Maj Gen John E. Griffith, USAF

1988 LTG Edward Honor, USA

1989 Gen Duane H. Cassidy, USAF

1990 MG John R. Piatak, USA

1991 Gen Hansford T. Johnson, USAF

1992 GEN Jimmy D. Ross, USA

1993 LTG James D. Starling, USA

1994 Gen Ronald R. Fogleman, USAF

1995 Mary Lou McHugh, SES

1996 VADM Philip M. Quast, USN

1997 LTG Hubert G. Smith, USA (Ret.)

1998 Mr. Frank Weber

1999 VADM James B. Perkins, III, USN

2000 Mr. William Lucas, SES

2001 LTG Daniel G. Brown, USA

2002 MG Kenneth Privratsky, USA

2003 VADM Gordon S. Holder, USN

2004 MG Ann Dunwoody, USA

2005 Vice Admiral David L. Brewer III, USN

NDTA PRESIDENT'S SPECIAL ACHIEVEMENT AWARD

NDTA has a number of internal awards that recognize individual members who have excelled in fostering the goals and aims of NDTA. These awards include NDTA President's Special Achievement Award; International Junior Executive Leadership Award; NDTA President's Award; NDTA Educator Distinguished Service Award; and NDTA Corporate Distinguished Service Award.

DR. WILLIAM POWELL, PhD

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Dr. William Powell is recognized for outstanding support of our military's transportation and distribution communities during his 28-year Air Force career and following military retirement. He has kept the Air Transporter community in touch with its history, past and future, through seminars, speaking engagements, and publication. Dr. Powell has served NDTA at the regional and national levels through leadership of the Scott-St. Louis Chapter and though his outstanding National Transportation Week programs.

BRIGADIER GENERAL PAUL J. SELVA, USAF

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BG Paul J. Selva, Director of Operations and Plans, TRANSCOM, provided timely, efficient, and coordinated movement of combat troops and equipment in support of Operations Enduring Freedom and Iraqi Freedom, as well as humanitarian relief both at home and abroad. He increased commercial capacity 17 percent during a constrained deployment period through innovative early validation, delivering 15,000 passengers, 100 percent on-time, to support the first democratically held elections in Iraq in January 2005. He guided the realignment of his Directorate into new Combatant Command-centric divisions providing a single TRANSCOM face to each supported command from planning through execution. He provided the command with a predictive capability assessing logistics requirements, giving planners across the globe the ability to identify trends, issues, and movement options or alternatives. His leadership was key to success of the Defense Transportation System.

RDML MARC L. PURCELL, USN

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RDML Marc L. Purcell distinguished himself while serving as Director, Strategy, Policy, Programs, and Logistics Directorate, TRANSCOM. He led the implementation of TRANSCOM's Distribution Process Owner mission, ensured that the DOD Mobility Capability Study accurately defined future requirements and projected capabilities, laid the foundation for the recapitalization of the strategic airlift and sealift fleets, and championed new concepts to optimize port opening and surface movement. His dedication, competence, and professionalism fueled the success of the Defense Transportation System and culminated a distinguished career in service to the Nation.

MR. W. CHARLES RYDER

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Mr. W. Charles "Charley" Ryder has distinguished himself by his service to NDTA over many years. He is a true impact player, consistently putting his shoulder to the Central Pennsylvania Chapter's most challenging issues, particularly keeping the chapter on life support over an extended period of time and slowly establishing a secure foundation upon which to build. Charley challenged, focused, and motivated the chapter's leadership, and he has had national-level impact as the State Vice President. Charley works within his community as Director of the First United Methodist Church, President of the Mechanic-sburg Chamber of Commerce, and member of the Wheelchair Sports Hall of Fame, having introduced the wheelchair games to Pennsylvania in 1968 and been involved in wheel chair sports in New York and Pennsylvania for more than 33 years.

NDTA JUNIOR EXECUTIVE LEADERSHIP AWARDS

CIVILIAN

MS. ANGELA HEISE

Program Manager

Lockheed Martin Integrated

Systems and Solutions

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Ms. Angela Heise has demonstrated high levels of leadership, initiative, innovation, commitment, and effectiveness as a Program Manager for Lockheed Martin Integrated Systems and Solutions. As the Lockheed Martin Program Manager for the Global Transportation Network (GTN) for the last three years, Ms. Heise leads a team of 100 engineers, logistics analysts, and program management specialists to sustain and evolve the GTN in support of more than 5000 worldwide web users. Under her leadership the team has upgraded the GTN to meet the rapidly growing information requirements and has achieved improvements in record time, on schedule, and under cost. The Government has evaluated the GTN program and has assigned it its highest achievable rating for two consecutive reporting periods. These accomplishments are a direct result of Ms. Heise's organizational, managerial, and leadership skills. Ms. Heise is a leader, manager, innovator, and mentor, and she richly deserves recognition as an NDTA Junior Executive Civilian Leader.

MILITARY

CPT DONNA J. JOHNSON

Operations Officer

838th Trans Battalion (Terminal)

Rotterdam, the Netherlands

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CPT Donna J. Johnson is responsible for the reception, staging, onward movement, and distribution of DOD cargo throughout Northern Europe and for the support of military cargo traversing Europe via liner service. When APL Limited advised the US European Command that military cargo was departing Europe poorly blocked and braced, improperly labeled, and with inaccurate dimensional data and documentation, CPT Johnson initiated a system through which all cargo booked to APL was delivered to a common location prior to shipment. She then coordinated inspections of the cargo with APL to identify and correct deficiencies. This not only alleviated problems as they arrived for loading, but also caused movements officers to correct the majority of the deficiencies prior to shipping. This success can be directly attributed to CPT Johnson's dedication to alleviating military cargo handling challenges in the commercial shipping system. CPT Donna J. Johnson has demonstrated remarkable performance and is worthy of recognition as an NDTA Junior Executive Military Leader.

NDTA SCHOLARSHIP AWARD WINNERS

PROGRAM A

Kirstin M. Cicale -- Univ. of Maryland

Erin Clancy -- Univ. of Maryland

Christal Hall -- Texas A & M

Robert Howard-Pinson -- Univ. of Maryland

Jonathan Lowe -- Univ. of Maryland

Pemikar Lusananon -- Univ. of Maryland

Nathan Oakes -- Auburn University

Tiffany Pruitt -- Auburn University

Marshal Savage -- Auburn University

PROGRAM B

David Bachman -- Kent State Univ.

Cassi Baumgardner -- Univ. of Nebraska

Amber Ruby Bialas -- Univ. of Virginia

Darrell L. Cates II -- Tuskegee Univ.

Christopher-John Etzel -- James Madison Univ.

William B. Fisher -- Texas A & M

Ashley Nicole Gant -- Univ. of Notre Dame

Jared Hampson -- Seattle Pacific Univ.

Kathleen A. Kypriandes -- Lynchburg College

Ariel McNeil -- Univ. of South Carolina

Courtney Selby -- Univ. of Georgia

Jason C. Weeks -- Clemson Univ.

Doshie Wilson -- Univ. of North Carolina at Pembroke

NDTA CORPORATE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

AAR Mobility Systems

APL Limited

Baggett Transportation Co.

CorTrans Logistics, LLC

DHL

FedEx

InterContinental Hotels Group

Landstar System, Inc.

Lockheed Martin

Maersk Line, Limited

National Air Cargo

Northwest Airlines, Inc.

Panther Expedited Services, Inc.

Pilot Air Freight

QUALCOMM

R & R Trucking, Inc.

SatoTravel

Southwest Airlines

SuperClubs

The Hertz Corporation

Transportation Institute

UPS Supply Chain Solutions

US Airways

YRC Worldwide

NDTA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

Mr. Jerry R. Brown

Micronesia

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Mr. James M. Ewing

Del-Mar-Va

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Mr. Paul J. Kozak

Scott-St. Louis

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COL Thomas W.

Sweeney, USA

Central Pennsylvania

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Mr. Sean Caulfield

Washington, DC

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COL Edward Fortunato, USA (Ret.)

Washington, DC

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LTC Charles D.

Madison, USAR (Ret.)

San Francisco Bay Area

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Ms. Blanche Welch

San Diego

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Ms. Sheri Dixon

Scott-St. Louis

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COL Garey Heumphreus, USA (Ret.)

Puget Sound

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COL David R. McClean, USA

San Francisco Bay Area

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Mr. Ronald Westall

Charleston

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Ms. Melanie Elsea

Washington, DC

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Mr. Steven W. Kerr

Cape Fear

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CMSgt Tracy Ramsey, USAF

Regimental

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Mr. Stanley R. Westover

Sen Diego

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Ms. Yolanda Ellison

Regimental

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Ms. Kirstin Knott

Washington, DC

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Ms. Michelle Sabin

Scott-St. Louis

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Ms. Laura V. Yarbrough

San Francisco Bay Area

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NDTA DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARDS

The Regimental Chapter

Fort Eustis, VA

The Regimental Chapter is recognized for its outstanding support of the National effort thourgh its representation of NDTA at all graduations of the Transportation Officers Basic Course, the Warrant Officers courses, and the Noncommissioned Officers courses.

Mr. Adam T. Yearwood

Washington, DC

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NDTA PRESIDENT'S AWARD

MR. MICHAEL MCVEIGH

Founding Partner

McEll Services

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Mr. McVeigh is recognized for his outstanding and innovative work in support of National Defense and the distribution industry during his tenure at UPS-Supply Chain Solutions and now in his newly founded company, McEll Services, Inc., and for his leadership of both the Baltimore and San Diego Chapters. His expertise in reviving chapters is of national significance to NDTA, as it turns to the challenges of sustaining and growing membership to ensure chapter strength for the future.

MS. MARY ANN WAGNER

President

XIO Strategies

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Ms. Wagner, leader of the XIO Strategies team, is recognized for her support to the Office of the Secretary of Defense and to the Commander, TRANSCOM in their business of transformation efforts including preparation of the NDTA industry white paper on Radio Frequency Identification laying out TRANSCOM options for the future. As Chair, NDTA Foundation Committee, Mary Ann has set a new course for fulfilling the Association's educational mission and vision and is aggressively pursuing it for the benefit of future generations of distribution leaders.

NDTA EDUCATOR DISTINGUISHED SERVICE AWARD

Dr. Ik-Whan Kwon, PhD

Director, Consortium of Supply Chain Management Studies, St. Louis University

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Dr. Ik-Whan Kwon distinguished himself as the Director of the Consortium of Supply Chain Management Studies, St. Louis University, and as a member of the NDTA Scott-St. Louis Chapter. He provided the energy behind the Supply Chain Management Speakers Series, which brought to the chapter the most powerful supply chain leaders within the St. Louis metropolitan area. He has also provided chapter members the opportunity to preview the continuing educational opportunities offered by the Consortium. TRANSCOM had its personnel attend his Advanced Supply Chain Management Certificate Program, and AMC relied on the Consortium's senior managers to learn the new supply chain paradigm and its impact on daily operations. For these and many other contributions, Dr. Kwon truly deserves the NDTA's Educator's Distinguished Service Award.

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.

CATEGORY I

DEL-MAR-VA CHAPTER

Del-Mar-Va is a small chapter centered at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, which includes membership from Delaware, the Eastern Shore of Maryland, and Virginia. Many of its members serve in the 436th Aerial Port Squadron and include the commercial transportation people who support Dover AFB. This partnership of military and civilian transporters is the chapter's greatest strength, and the chapter accomplished great things throughout the community and for NDTA in the past year, such as raising $1000 for the scholarship fund and awarding two $500 dollar scholarships, contributing more than 1000 hours to local mentoring programs, and working with the Delaware Emergency Management Agency for emergency preparedness.

CATEGORY II

CHARLESTON, SC CHAPTER

The Charleston Chapter exceeded all expectations and goals of the NDTA as related to Community Transportation Development, Chapter Program and Membership Development, and Disaster Preparedness.

In the area of Community Transportation Development, Charleston excelled at introducing members to different transportation venues such as water port tours and bringing experts throughout the transportation arena and new business representatives as guest speakers at monthly meetings. Keynote speakers such as Brendon Lo, General Manager, Continental Airlines, addressed issues such as rising costs and bankruptcies in the airline industry. Newt Newton, Project Manager for Vought Aircraft had a wonderful presentation for the Global Aeronautical-Vought Aircraft partnership--two companies that will assemble the main aircraft fuselage at the new Charleston facility before flying the fuselage to Washington State for final assembly. Kathy Byrd-Hohn, Director of Operations, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University provided excellent information on formal training available to the transportation industry including a Bachelor of Science Degree in Logistics Management. Together chapter efforts provided a comprehensive overview of national NDTA goals and resulted in a steady increase of participation.

One of the Chapters' more effective initiatives was to establish a monthly newsletter, which was an excellent avenue to reach chapter members who could not attend meetings. The newsletter was also a vehicle to promote the cause of BG (Ret.) Thomas Mikolajcik's effort to educate the community on Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) disease and establish a support chapter in South Carolina. Additionally, the Chapter had another banner year, surpassing previous year donations to the scholarship program for the fifth consecutive year and awarding two $1000 scholarships.

The chapter supported Hurricane Katrina victims by deploying six personnel and 30 plus tons of equipment to New Orleans. The Chapter also contributed $500 to the American Red Cross for hurricane support.

Charleston has done an outstanding job of molding military and civilian members into a collaborative transportation team and is deserving of this recognition.

CATEGORY III

WASHINGTON, DC CHAPTER

The Washington, DC Chapter continues to be the most progressive and active category III chapter in NDTA. The DC Chapter improved on professional programs and networking opportunities for its members through participation in community and chapter events, raising money for the scholarship fund, and achieving sustained membership growth. Led by an energetic and dedicated board of directors, the chapter excelled in carrying out all the objectives of the NDTA. Mr. Adam Year-wood, the Assistant for Sealift and Mobility, Office of the Secretary of Defense, took over as chapter president in June 2005. His support and leadership has taken the chapter to new levels and positioned it for even greater accomplishments in the coming years. Outstanding achievements during this past year include:

* Awarded $14,000 in scholarships to 12 college students--matching an all time high

* Achieved the highest number of members recruited in Category III of the annual membership drive

* Activated our emergency preparedness agreement with the American Red Cross in response to Hurricane Katrina relief efforts

* Improved an already successful A-35 Professional Development Program.

* Continued the Edward Honor Mentor-Protege Program and provided the template to each NDTA Regional President/A-35 representative for consideration for their regions/chapters

* Continued the initiative to move the chapter towards "network-centricity" for its Marketing and Communications of its outstanding members

* Hosted the National Transportation Day black-tie reception

* Set records for member participation in community support for Arlington Food Assistance Center

* Continued to reach out to new members with a welcome letters

* Held two scholarship fundraising events--golf tournament and auction

* Hosted nine luncheons with high ranking government/industry speakers who generated strong attendance

* Partnered with the Chesapeake chapter for a tour of the 89th squadron at Andrews Air Force Base

The DC Chapter continues to set the standard for NDTA chapters worldwide. The Chapter used the NDTA Vision to set the course for its activities over the past year and created multiple opportunities to support the mission, values, guiding principles, goals, and objectives outlined in the Strategic Plan. The DC Chapter is most proud of creating professional opportunities that focus on a diverse number of topics and issues of interest to its members. The Chapter continues its commitment of investing in the growth and education of its younger members who are the future transportation/logistics leaders. The multitude of members who volunteer their energy and time are most deserving of this award. The DC Chapter's accomplishments reflect great credit on its members, on the NDTA, and on our great nation.

NDTA INTERNATIONAL A-35 CHAPTER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

The International A-35 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.

CATEGORY I

DEL-MAR-VA CHAPTER

The Category I winner of the A-35 International Chapter of the Year Award is the Del-Mar-Va Chapter, where A-35 members are the President, 1st Vice President, and Secretary and have all led in planning chapter activities, coordinating guest speakers, and serving on the Scholarship Committee. A-35ers organized chapter participation in the National Transportation Week "One Nation on the Move" event to encourage interest in careers in aviation, which more than 3000 kids attended.

CATEGORY II

SAN ANTONIO CHAPTER

The San Antonio Chapter is recognized for outstanding achievement in meeting the goals of the Chapter and the National Association. The San Antonio Chapter A-35s eagerly arranged and coordinated many chapter events and were very active in other parts of the Association. Several A-35s have been elected as officers and to the Board of Directors, and have chaired and served on various committees. They aggressively promoted the spirit and mission of the NDTA by taking charge to arrange a Mayoral Proclamation that established Transportation Week in San Antonio, emphasizing the importance of transportation in the economy that has made the city one of the premier logistics hubs in the Southwest. Due to the outstanding support of the A-35s, the San Antonio Chapter signed a significant number of new members, including many A-35s. The A-35s' direct role in planning and organizing events helped the San Antonio Chapter to enrich community relations by providing scholarships and educational support for deserving students, collecting and donating gifts for teenagers to the San Antonio Metropolitan Ministry Shelter, and volunteering their time to sort and box nine tons of consumables for the San Antonio Food Bank--saving the food bank almost ten thousand dollars in labor costs.

Thanks to the A-35s, the San Antonio Chapter has made long-lasting and significant contributions to furthering the objectives and goals of the NDTA. The San Antonio Chapter is extremely proud of its A-35 members, as their A-35s are proud of being a part of the National Defense Transportation Association. They are the very reason the San Antonio Chapter has truly earned the prestigious award of International A-35 Chapter of the Year.

CATEGORY III

SCOTT-ST. LOUIS CHAPTER

The Scott-St. Louis chapter takes community service seriously. A-35 members have volunteered at the Scott AFB Airman's Attic, which distributes donations to lower ranking airmen who have trouble making ends meet. During the Holiday season, the A-35 Committee undertook a canned food drive to support St. Paul's United Church of Christ Food Pantry in Belleville, Illinois.

The NDTA Mentor-Protege Program was established in the name of LTG Edward Honor as a tribute to his endless dedication to growing and nurturing the future leadership of Defense Transportation. For Scott-St. Louis A-35s, the program provides an excellent networking opportunity for young professionals in the defense transportation, logistics, and supply chain related industries and has increased A-35 involvement at local and National levels. The A-35 Committee of the Scott-St. Louis Chapter gathered for an A-35 Kickoff Breakfast in January marking the Mentor-Protege Program. Col Brickhouse, Director of Air Transportation for AMC, was guest speaker. In May, Mr. Michael Engel, Vice President of Operations for UniGroup, discussed "Leadership in the 21st Century" at an evening gathering. It was a good opportunity for mentors and proteges to share ideas with military air transportation specialists who also attended the meeting.

The A-35 committee sponsored an industry trip to the Schlafly Bottleworks, who brews bottles and distributes beer throughout the area. In November, members toured Schlafly's Maplewood, Missouri facility to learn about the distribution processes and how various Schlafly products are made. The tours were not only educational, but also provided networking opportunities.

Due to the generous donation of fellow A-35er Jennifer Melton of Unisys Corporation, the A-35 committee raffled off a signed and framed jersey worn by Jason Isringhausen, famed St. Louis Cardinal Pitcher, in support of upcoming A-35 programs. Ms. Melton is also Publicity Chair and shares Chapter updates through the local newspaper, DTJ, and the Chapter web site.

The incoming Scott-St. Louis Membership Chair is Krishan Kumar, an A-35 member himself from Lockheed Martin. During the short time that she's been on board, overall membership has grown by almost 50 percent including 12 new A-35 members in the past year.

The Scott-St Louis Chapter A-35 program is outstanding! It provides a valuable outlet for all A-35 members to learn and live and grow personally and professionally. It is deserving of recognition at the national level.

NDTA MILITARY UNITS AWARDS

Since 1966, NDTA has annually honored units of the military services that have performed outstanding service in transportation or a related field. These units are selected by each of the Services and receive the NDTA Military Units Award at the Annual Transportation and Logistics Forum and Exposition.

Army

ACTIVE DUTY

21st Transportation Company (CT)

44th Corps Support Battalion

Fort Lewis, Washington

The 21st CTC is deployed to Iraq in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom and task-organized under the 40th Corps Support Group and Logistics Task Force 548 to provide materiel handling support to Logistic Support Area Anaconda at the Corps Storage Area and the Forward Re-Distribution Point and to Joint and Coalition forces throughout the Iraqi Theater of operations. The unit has completed 810 Air Movement Requests, loading and unloading helicopters. The 21st CTC also supports bases across Iraq to deploy and re-deploy units, close Forward Operating Bases, support re-supply, and establish supply yards. The 21st CTC has completed 2000 missions to these outlying bases and is often the sole provider of materiel handling support. Finally, the 21st CTC can provide a "Heavy Drop" Rigger Team to any location in Iraq.

RESERVE COMPONENT

890th Transportation Company

521st Maintenance Battalion

Green Bay, Wisconsin

The 890th Transportation Company served honorably in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom, providing direct support to the 3rd, 42nd, and 101st Air Assault and Airborne Divisions throughout the theater of Iraq and amassing more than 930,000 miles along the most dangerous roads in the world. It completed more than 200 successful missions with no loss of life and only two injuries due to hostile fire despite 35 percent to 40 percent of the missions resulting in enemy contact and battle damage. The 890th Transportation Company completed its mission in February 2006 and safely redeployed back to home station with 100 percent personnel accounted for.

NATIONAL GUARD

2168th Transportation Company

185th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion

Sheldon, Iowa

The 2168th Transportation Company, Iowa Army National Guard, worked out of Camp Arifjan, Kuwait in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom 04-06 from October 2004 to October 2005. Among its more than 300 missions throughout Iraq, amassing more than 10 million miles, the company conducted the Iraqi Express mission, delivering repair parts to Logistic Support Area Anaconda and Camp TQ in Iraq on a daily basis. In response to the growing need for security the company formed its own convoy escort section and continued its mission.

Marine Corps

ACTIVE DUTY

Combat Logistics Battalion-1, Combat Logistics Regiment-1, 1st Marine Logistics Group

Camp Pendleton, California

During 2005, Combat Logistics Battalion-1 supported I and II Marine Expeditionary Forces from exercises in Southern California to operations in Iraq. CLB-1's light, fast moving, highly capable Combat Logistics Companies stayed one step ahead of the logistical requirements of 1st and 2nd Marine Division combat units, allowing them to sustain their rapid tempo in Iraq. CLB-1 also supported exercises and operations to prepare deploying units for combat in Iraq, executed port, beach, and railhead operations, and managed the Arrival and Departure Airfield Control Group operations for I Marine Expeditionary Force. The Marines and sailors of CLB-1 drove more than two million miles, delivering millions of gallons of fuel and water; lifted more than three million pounds of ammunition via Helicopter Support Teams; offloaded 893 vehicles and 233 containers from rail cars; and provided throughput for more than 100,000 passengers at a variety of airfields with much of this being accomplished in a combat environment.

RESERVE COMPONENT

6th Motor Transport Battalion, 4th Force Service Support Group

Red Bank, New Jersey

During 2005, the 6th Motor Transport Battalion continued to support Operation Iraqi freedom with two separate deployments, totaling more than 200 Marines from seven geographically dispersed home training centers. These deployments saw the successful completion of hundreds of convoys under extremely dangerous conditions, totaling more than 400,000 miles and 10,000 tons of critical sustainment. The battalion also moved more than 1300 police recruits to Baghdad for training and delivered election materials to polling stations in the Sunni Triangle for Operations Liberty Express I/II as the Iraqi people voted for a new Constitution and a new Parliament. Marines mobilized in December 2005 are currently deployed to theater while the battalion continues to prepare additional detachments for future deployments.

Navy

ACTIVE DUTY

Commander, US Naval Forces, Central Command, Manama, Bahrain Commander, Logistics Forces, US Naval Forces, Central Command; Commander, Sealift Logistics Command Central; and Commander, Task Force Five Three (CTF-53)

This unit, made up of three organizations, increased logistical effectiveness in the region well more than threefold. CTF-53 reduced the logistical cycle for units in the Horn of Africa Region to just six days and took the logistical lead in the Pakistan earthquake relief. Commander, Logistics Forces, US Naval Forces, Central Command, and Commander, Sealift Logistics Command Central, with an alignment of all theater-wide operational logistics functions, streamlined operations and created efficiencies, skillfully directing security teams, reviewing logistical helicopter requirements to free up aircraft. They demonstrated new logistical concepts, reengineered the materiel expediting process, established a hazardous material recycling program, and outsourced the Fleet Mail Center. The unit's support was a critical factor in the Fifth Fleet's successful operations in 2005.

RESERVE COMPONENT

SDDC-Three Two Zero (SDDC-320)

599th US Army Transportation Group

Alameda, California

SDDC-320 is the only Navy Reserve unit assigned the mission of exercise and operational support for an Army Transportation Group. The ten-person unit has been extraordinarily resourceful in providing professional expertise, maintaining full mobilization readiness, and securing relevant training for its supported command while concurrently rendering support for real-world events. The 320th provided more than 1350 man-hours of support to the 599th Transportation Group for both exercises, to include establishing and operating the Combined Seaport Coordination Center in Pusan, Korea and daily operations, such as designing software/database upgrades to the 599th's Master Security Database, and developing a Situational Awareness brief for the Group's Area of Responsibility.

Air Force

ACTIVE DUTY

100th Logistics Readiness Squadron

100th Air Refueling Wing

RAF Mildenhall, Great Britain

In 2005, the 100th Logistics Readiness Squadron led the 100th Air Refueling Wing's Operation Enduring Freedom and Operation Iraqi Freedom deployment efforts. Its missions ranged from support of the 352nd Special Operations Group in exercises and combat preparation through direct support of the President of the United States and Air Force One during the G-8 Summit in Scotland to support of the Moscow International Air Show, the fourth largest air show in the world. The squadron's vehicle professionals moved more than 117,000 passengers, its transportation managers ensured the rapid shipment of 23,000 items of classified, priority, routine, and high-value cargo, and its fuels experts provided 54 million gallons of fuel to 5900 aircraft with an amazing 12 minute response time.

RESERVE COMPONENT

73rd Aerial Port Squadron

301st Fighter Wing

NAS JRB Fort Worth

Carswell Field, Texas

The 73rd Aerial Port Squadron moved 138,051 tons of cargo and 406,036 passengers through multiple theaters to sustain combat and nation building operations in Iraq, Afghanistan, and the Horn of Africa and to provide relief to natural disaster victims of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita and the Pakistani earthquake. In its Operational Readiness Inspection, the squadron received a perfect score in 94 percent of the 167 graded areas and passed the remaining six percent with only minor comments. These scores are the highest achieved by any Aerial Port in the last five years. Throughout 2005, the 73rd deployed more than half the squadron to multiple locations in Iraq, Kuwait, and Qatar; the majority were mobilized for one year, and most served under fire at air bases in the Sunni Triangle. After working 12-hour shifts in very hostile conditions, these airmen volunteered to serve in the hospital tents and morale centers and on "Patriot Details"--providing honors to fallen servicemen and women making the journey home to their final resting place.

Coast Guard

ACTIVE DUTY

US Coast Guard Sector New Orleans

US Coast Guard District Eight

New Orleans, Louisiana

Sector New Orleans skillfully directed and managed all aspects of the enormous and logistically complex response to Hurricane Katrina. The sector coordinated air and surface search and rescue efforts resulting in more than 33,500 rescues. In response to ten major oil spills totaling more than eight million gallons discharged from storage tanks, pipelines, and refineries across 130 miles of rivers, canals, and sensitive wetlands, the sector recovered more than 3.3 million gallons of free floating oil. Sector New Orleans rapidly assessed the waterways and reopened 255 miles of the Mississippi River and 237 miles of the Gulf Intra-coastal Waterway to vessel traffic within four days and continues to prioritize salvage efforts of more than 2500 damaged, sunken, or grounded vessels posing an environmental or navigation threat.

INSTRUCTORS OF THE YEAR

NAVY

Mr. Jim Peasley

Navy Supply Corps School Athens, Georgia

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MARINE CORPS

GySgt Reginald A. Maxwell

Logistics Operations School Camp Lejeune, North Carolina

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AIR FORCE

SSgt Sarah Ross

Air Mobility Warfare Center Mcguire AFB, New Jersey

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SDDC EXCELLENCE IN TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AWARDS

ARMY

Ms. Gail Hutcherson

Fort Hood, Texas

NAVY

Mr. John S. Leese

NAVPTO GNew London

MARINE CORPS

SSgt Gabriel Martinez

Camp Lejeune

AIR FORCE

Senior Master Sergeant Alana R. Stillwell

Kunsan Air Base, Korea

COAST GUARD

Ms. Judy Spruill

USCG Aircraft Repair and Supply Center

Elizabeth City, NC

DLA

Ms. Kathryn S. Boersma

Defense Distribution Depot San Joaquin

AAFES

Ms. Rose D. Cobb

Dan Daniel Distribution Center

NDTA MEMBERSHIP RECRUITING CONTEST WINNERS

CHAPTERS

Category I

Cape Fear Chapter

Category II

A-Frame Chapter

Category III

Washington, DC Chapter

INDIVIDUALS

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Ms. To Suk Chae

A-Frame Chapter

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Mr. Will E. Jordan

Arizona Frontier Chapter