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NAHA PORT, OKINAWA, Japan -- Marine Corps Installation Pacific Distribution Management Office and 835th U.S. Army Transportation Battalion worked together to load the Green Cove with equipment to send to DMO Yermo, Calif., July 6 at Naha Port.
The Green Cove is a transportation vessel from Mobile, Ala., that measures 199 meters, the length of two football fields, and has the capability to carry 22747 tons. The operation began with processing shipping documents, coordinating bookings of transportation, movement of cargo to the port and finally loading of the cargo.
The 835th Transport Battalion partnered with Marines to execute this operation. The 835th also supports all vessel operations on the island.
“COVID-19 has changed the way we operate entirely, but we are able to overcome it and push through by implementing the new safety precautions.” said Maj. Scott Daniels, the executive officer with 835th U.S. Army Transportation Battalion. “The partnership between us and the Marines is the reason why this operation is so successful. This is my first experience working with Marines, and I am really proud to be a part of this.”
The significance of the incoordination between 835th Transportation Battalion DMO and III Marine Expeditionary Force strap mobility was understood by all partnerships to achieve this operation. COVID-19 ultimately elongated the operation, but was quickly overcome and completed.
“We always want to be prepared, and at our best as DMO, to help ensure mission completion to ultimately strengthen the Marine Corps,” said Master Sgt. Joel Castillo, a distribution management chief with DMO. “The 835th Transportation Battalion helps ensure that we get cargo transported around the world. It's a joint effort and without them this wouldn't be possible.”
Castillo also noted the additional value of the operation.
“This job means a lot to me because I know we are supporting the warfighter,” said Castillo. “One way or another we are making it better for you all coming up in the ranks.”
The mission of the Marine Corps Distribution Management Office is to provide fast, friendly, and effective services for shipment, receipt, pickup, delivery, and storage of all personal property for military and civilian members of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, and other Department of Defense agencies moving into, within or out of the geographic area.
| Date Taken: | 07.07.2020 |
| Date Posted: | 07.08.2020 00:33 |
| Story ID: | 373442 |
| Location: | NAHA PORT, OKINAWA, JP |
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