October is almost over. That means it’s time for me to salute a new Squadron of the Month. This time, I visited Fort Eustis in Newport News to spend some time with the Army’s 597th Transportation Brigade . These are your vehicle drivers, transportation coordinators, and cargo specialists.
The morning I visited, a couple dozen soldiers were going through training. The class helps to make sure they know how to load all of the cargo the Army needs to move around the world. I learned there’s a ton of logistics that go along with this. Soldiers need to put the cargo in the correct places, so the ship isn’t weighed down too much or doesn’t tip in any direction.
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“We actually make the load out plan for those vessels, so when the vessel comes, we know exactly where to put that place equipment, so we get it ready to move as quick as possible,” said Specialist Keymari Ramat.