Commanders rotate in MTMC Pacific battalions.The command assignments of the Military Traffic Management Command A major command of the US Army, and the US Transportation Command's component command responsible for designated continental United States land transportation as well as common-user water terminal and traffic management service to deploy, employ, sustain, and redeploy US forces on a are normally three-year tours. So each summer, about one-third of MTMC's 24 port terminal units change hands. It was unusual this summer to have the commanders at all three battalions of the 599th Transportation Group change hands within a 20-day period. Soldiers in their crisp uniforms and black berets proudly stood beside their host nation team transporters in the Republic of Korea and Japan as their respective flags were posted at separate ceremonies. The three ceremonies were each hosted by Col. Peter J. Gitto, Commander, 599th Transportation Group, Wheeler Army Air Field, Hawaii. "Each unit must carry out the 599th's mission in a unique host country culture and environment while effectively and safely moving cargo for all of our deployed forces," said Gitto. The ceremonies were conducted at the 835th Transportation Battalion, Okinawa, Japan; the 836th Transportation Battalion, in Yokohama, Japan; and the 837th Transportation Battalion, Pusan, Korea. The first ceremony was conducted June 13 at Naha Port in Okinawa. Lt. Col. Clayton Newton took command of the 835th from Lt. Col. Joyce DiMarco. In her new assignment, DiMarco's reports to the U. S. Army Command and General Staff College The Command and General Staff College (C&GSC) at Fort Leavenworth, Kansas is a United States Army facility that functions as a graduate school for U.S. military leaders. It was originally established in 1881 as a school for infantry and cavalry. , Fort Leavenworth Fort Leavenworth (lĕv`ənwûrth'), U.S. military post, 6,000 acres (2,430 hectares), on the Missouri River, NE Kans., NW of Leavenworth; est. 1827 by Col. Henry Leavenworth to protect travelers on the Santa Fe Trail. The oldest U.S. , Kan. Newton just left a faculty position at the college. The group's second change of command took place June 28 at Pier 8 in Pusan. Lt. Col. James Brundage took command of the 837th from Lt. Col. Floyd Driver. In his new assignment, Driver reports to J4, Transportation Plans and Operations, U.S. Forces Korea, in Seoul. Brundage previously served as Deputy Director of Protocol, Office of the Chief of Staff of the Army, Washington, D.C. Four days later, the group's final change of command took place in Yokohama. Lt. Col. Darrell Jenkins took command of the 836th from Lt. Col. Kathi Kreklow. In her new assignment, Kreklow will serve as the Chief, MTMC MTMC Military Traffic Management Command (US DoD) MTMC Mount Marty College MTMC Micros-to-Mainframes, Inc. (stock symbol) MTMC Middle Tennessee Medical Center (Murfreesboro, TN) Operations Center The facility or location on an installation, base, or facility used by the commander to command, control, and coordinate all crisis activities. See also base defense operations center; command center. , Fort Eustis Fort Eustis is a United States Army facility located in Newport News, Virginia. The post is the home to the Army Transportation Corps, and also home to the U.S. Army Aviation Logistics School. , Va. Jenkins previously served with the Army Operational Test Command, Fort Hood Fort Hood, U.S. army post, 209,000 acres (84,580 hectares), central Tex., near Killeen; est. 1942 on the site of old Fort Gates and named for Confederate Gen. John Hood. It is one of the army's largest installations and a major employer of the area. , Texas. "Each (departing) commander will be greatly missed," said Gitto to MTMC soldiers, civilians and guests at the ceremonies. "But I know the new commanders are prepared to take the lead. "New leaders bring operational experiences and new ideas "New Ideas" is the debut single by Scottish New Wave/Indie Rock act The Dykeenies. It was first released as a Double A-side with "Will It Happen Tonight?" on July 17, 2006. The band also recorded a video for the track. to unit activities," said Gitto. Gitto presented the new commanders with the following challenges: * Maintain and strengthen group cohesiveness in a joint environment, for effective and efficient global deployment; * Continue to nurture a positive relationship with the local community; and * Make a great unit even better. Terri Kojima Command Affairs Officer 599th Transportation Group |
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