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US military developing tech, concept to resupply Pacific troops
The government may require commercial planes and ships conducting military lift operations to carry technology that lets them navigate and communicate.
TRANSCOM delays awarding new contract worth up to $20 billion for military household goods moves
The delay is probably good for military families, because officials won't be starting a whole new system for managing household goods shipments during the busy summer season.
By Karen Jowers
Lawmakers call for investigation, ‘thorough review’ of $7.2 billion household goods contract
TRANSCOM's choice of bidders for the contract to privatize household goods moves is 'deeply troubling'
By Karen Jowers
The need for staying engaged and connected
Lessons from investments with partner nations benefit the security of the United States, says the author of this commentary.
By Col. Chris Karns
Fight over $7.2B contract could delay privatizing the system for moving troops’ household goods
It's unclear whether this will delay a new system for managing service members' household goods moves, designed to improve the process.
By Karen Jowers
TRANSCOM: allegations ‘unsubstantiated,‘ awards $7.2B contract to privatize household goods moves
Moves taking place now are under the current system; moves under the new system will start in February, 2021.
By Karen Jowers
This $7.2 billion contract will help fix problems moving service members’ household goods, officials say
The new program starts in February, 2021. Will it solve troops' problems with moves?
By Karen Jowers
Moving associations seek federal relief after Defense Department PCS stop order
The International Association of Movers and the American Moving and Storage Association said “DoD’s Defense Personal Property Program (DP3) represent roughly 20% of all moves globally," with the halt order having “a massive impact on the future financial viability, and structural capacity of the household goods moving industry.” They are seeking over $186 million in relief.
By Dylan Gresik
Lawmaker floats Boeing squeeze play for troubled KC-46
House Seapower and Projection Forces Subcommittee Ranking Member Rob Wittman, R-Va., said the Air Force should pressure Boeing by accepting only the minimum number of tankers.
By Joe Gould
TRANSCOM head pushes back against Air Force tanker retirements
The head of U.S. Transportation Command is pushing the Air Force to rethink some of its controversial plans to retire some of its older aerial refueling aircraft.
Don’t let the military moving process end up in the same situation as privatized housing, senators warn
Listen to military families, senators tell U.S. TRANSCOM commander.
By Karen Jowers