Latest "transcom" stories

US Transportation Command favors buying used sealift ships

Gen. Van Ovost would prefer to continue recapitalizing the nation’s sealift fleet with used vessels rather than design and build new ones.

By Megan Eckstein

12 months ago

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.

By Megan Eckstein

12 months ago

Will roadblocks end soon for military household goods contract?

A court decision is expected soon on the new military household goods contract.

By Karen Jowers

12 months ago

Data and rockets: US military eyes new tech to supply far-flung forces

TRANSCOM hopes a rocket cargo program could one day fly a C-17's worth of cargo to any spot in the world in an hour.

By Stephen Losey

20 months ago

Military reviewing lessons of Afghanistan evacuation as thousands more seek refuge

As many as 10,000 to 15,000 Afghan evacuees have yet to arrive in America, U.S. Transportation Command's operations director said Thursday.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago

Senate confirms Van Ovost as US Transportation Command boss

Gen. Jacqueline Van Ovost will take over as head of U.S. Transportation Command on Oct. 15.

By Rachel S. Cohen

24 months ago