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'Why do we do what we do? How do we know it is best?'Subscription
When I trained as a nurse back in 1754, nurse education was a relatively simple beast. That is not to say it was not underpinned by certain principles but at root it was less an educational voyage and more a process of cultural induction.
'What does it mean to 'boost pride' in the profession?'Subscription
Sometimes I go for a walk in the local cemetery. I like to wander round looking at old headstones and wondering about the lives of the dead. I'm often drawn to a small one in the middle of a patch of grass that simply has a name, an age, 8, and a date, 1934. Immediately sad isn't it? Compounded by the fact that the grave was all on its own.
'Only with empowerment and investment can 'we' really exist'Subscription
So I'm being tortured by a sports physiotherapist and trying not to scream.
Radcliffe: 'Every nurse has their own priorities and targets'Subscription
I have just got back from Iceland. Yes the country. I know, get me. If you haven't been then I do suggest you put it on the list. It's lovely. We saw frozen waterfalls, glaciers, geysers, hot lagoons and loads of beards
Radcliffe:'Is the latest NHS long-term plan simply out of despair?'Subscription
I was 27 when I began nursing. I had a degree in philosophy, and lived in a low-rent social housing flat. I actually applied for mental health nursing, speech therapy and social work all at the same time. I felt it was time to do something 'useful' and get out of my head, which was full of nonsense and easily distracted by stories and songs
Radcliffe: 'Perhaps nursing is still infected by its distant past'Subscription
I'm going to write about student nurse drop out rates and I will almost definitely get to that in a moment. First, I need to say something about the word 'passion' or more importantly, the fact that so many people use it when they are not referring to the fruit, 'the suffering or death of Jesus' or the 'strong and barely controllable emotion'
Radcliffe: 'What is it that the RCN represents at the moment?'Subscription
I rarely write about the Royal College of Nursing.
Radcliffe: 'We should be ashamed of how our fledgling nurses are treated'Subscription
I'll do the maths. By 5 January 2018, the closing date for UCAS, there had been 32,520 applications to study nursing. A year before there had been 48,230; that means 15,710 fewer people applied to do nursing in 2018. If that trend continues there will be around 16,810 people applying to study nursing in 2019. In 2020 there will be 12. Twelve people will apply to study nursing
'The RCN struggles to stand up for nurses and promote nursing'Subscription
Rightly or wrongly sometimes first impressions linger – or at least their shadows do. When I first came into nursing over 30 years ago I didn't really notice the Royal College of Nursing. I was a mental health nurse and didn't feel we were their type back then. They liked people who ironed vigorously and listened to Phil Collins; when they looked at us they saw people who played pool with their patients and called it work.
'The UK is hacking away at its appeal to overseas workers'Subscription
I realise that as a columnist I shouldn't say this but I try to avoid the news as much as I can. I have for a couple of years now. I don't really like it and I find it doesn't help me to live my life.


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The NYC Chapter is the inaugural chapter of Dyke Bar Takeover. Founded in 2016 the chapter's organizers represent the founding members of both Dyke Bar Takeover and the Queer Visibility Collective; including: Alana Integlia, Loretta Chung, Sarah Hallonquist and Lee Taylor. The NYC Chapter has it's roots in the queer community. Inspired by the work of the NYC Dyke March, artists such as Macon Reed and many other organizing members of the Queer community. To get involved feel free to contact them directly at firstname.lastname@example.com
Dyke Happy Hours
There are straight bars and gay bars but where are our bars? Instead of just asking where are spaces were, we claimed them. We bring you Dyke Lez Non-Binary Happy Hour! We come together once a month to take over a bar and make it our space. We aim to bring you to a laid- back space free of judgment for self identified womyn, transgender and non-binary people of all races. This is a welcoming place to meet new humans, connect with old friends, network, and build community. Think of it like going to your local bar and being in a space where you feel safe and seen. So come join us whether you are an introvert or an extrovert because we are family.
The Edie Windsor community Events Series
The Edie Windsor Community Events Series was created in honor of Edith Windsor: an activist within the Supreme Court, a subject of documentary films, and a volunteer to many LGBT organizations throughout the country. Edie's passion and achievements for queer rights is embodied within this series.
The event series is a new addition to Dyke Bar and follows its mission to engage in activism and create safe space for dialogue centered around the queer community. Similar to our other Dyke Bar events, we focus on providing a platform for queer voices and humanitarian assistance during tragedies. This series, unlike other Dyke Bar programing, has a stronger focus on direct action, such as memorial services for queers we have lost and a space to safely discuss deeper issues within the Queer womyn, transgender and non-binary community.
The first event held focused on networking and job creation within the dyke community. Utilizing our members, we were able to get sixty Dyke Bar members to network. Our second event, sadly, was a memorial to remember Edie Windsor. We had a viewing of the documentary "Edie and Thea", followed by a discussion from Edie Windsor's partner Judith Kasen-Windsor. This series is new and full of possibilities.
To see film shot at the recent event "In Memory of Edie" click here.
Queer Residency for Performers
The music residency of NYC Dyke Bar Takeover provides a safe space for transgender, non-binary and womyn identified artists to showcase their original work. The commercial music industry, from it's inception, has exploited all people of color and the queer community. Dyke Bar is committed to providing a grassroots platform where artists can grow their fan base and get paid without censorship. We take pride in gathering an audience of people who care about the performers they see and want to hear Queer identified musicians be their true selves. This residency represents one of the core values of the Queer Visibility Collective taking form, ie. sharing the voices of our queer community.
Monthly fundraising parties held on the second Saturday of each month. DYKE NITE's proceeds are given to local and national organisations supporting LGBTQ community members. Funds are also often used to support a national cause, if there is a current need, such as funds were sent to the activists at Standing Rock. A portion of funds are also taken to manage the development of the Queer Visibility Collective in order to move forward on the national visibility initiative and help to develop further grassroots chapters and to create and preserve space, community and hystory/herstory. The Queer Residency for performers takes place at DYKE NITE as well as many other performers are featured. This event is a gathering of the community for the community. Members attend our events because they know we create space with the larger goal of supporting the needs of the LGBTQ community.
Check out the Artists!
Click to see the profiles of some of our amazing performers, artists and volunteers. A special thank you to the Queers and Dyke Stars that give and give without any expectation of anything in return. We couldn't and wouldn't be here without you.


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At the beginning of each semester, I always have high hopes for what I will be able to do in my classes. I have ambitious plans about have I will make things better. Maybe add demos or videos, or perhaps integrate in some of the modern literature to basic courses. Once the reality of the semester hits, many of those plans go by the wayside, and I mostly stick with the tried and true, updated each year for clarity and with better examples.
It is worse for a new course. Before I start prepping, I have all these goals about what I want to do. But then the reality of just how much work prepping a new course is hits, and I just try to make it as good as I can and still stay on top of things. For my first class, I had a whole bunch of lectures prepped ahead of time, and I still barely managed to be two lectures ahead of the class (so I could post notes in advance of lecture).
I am better about time management now, but it is still a struggle to prep lectures efficiently, especially because the first time through, I have no idea how quickly the class will move through the material. With a year in a course under my belt, it is easier to make timing adjustments on the fly, depending on how the class goes.
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It used to be that the only reliable way to find information online was to use a search engine.
However, with the advent of what we call Web 2.0 (interactive, dynamic websites that promote or operate as social networks), people can now easily find information and websites that other human beings recommend.
The most recent instance of this is social bookmarking. Websites like Del.icio.us, Digg, and Furl allow users to share their personal favorites (bookmarks) with others. Users tag each bookmarked website with the keywords they feel are most applicable.
Now, instead of using a search engine to find information, people can search tags that will display all websites bookmarked with that specific tag. This amounts to a human referral or vote for the site and its relevance to the subject being searched.
Other versions of social networking include blogging social networks – primarily Technorati.com. Technorati indexes blogs based on the amount of incoming links those blogs have, as well as the tags associated with their posts.
But the most popular social network is of course Facebook. Love it or hate it, few businesses or website owners have the time or necessary resources to penetrate this incredible resource.
Few businesses realize it yet, but these media networks are potential goldmines stock full of future Speilbergs, Bloombergs, and Oprahs – all potential broadcasters of your marketing message.
How Will Social Networking Help My Site Traffic Grow?
Just this one statistic should make you pause – 1.7 Billion people use Facebook every month as of July 2016.
So if your company is not present on any of the major social networks, you're missing out on the easiest, fastest way to access internet users.
How Does Social Networking Work With SEO?
As more and more internet users begin to use tags to find information (a tag is a keyword that a human associated with a website, vs. a keyword that a search engine attributes to a website), Search Marketing professionals cannot ignore the growing dominance of the social networks.
However, we view the partnership between social networks and search engines as an excellent and balanced marriage. Sure, social networking gets you in front of people who no longer use search engines in lieu of finding their information through referrals or bookmarks/tags.
But the added, and perhaps more exciting bonus, is that while you grow in popularity with social networks like Facebook and Twitter, your search rankings will continue to increase as a result!
Your popularity signals Google that you are an authority in your market according to your human audience!
How Do I Get Involved in Social Networking?
Working with social sites is similar to working with the media. Give them a good enough story, secret, tip, or resource that they can sink their teeth into and you'll have an army of talkers spreading the word about you and your business.
And this translates into referrals, which convert into sales on an average of 667% better than cold leads (search engine results). So even if you reach less people through social networking, your conversions will be far higher.
We target various social networks through a variety of methods:
Article or Blog Promotion
We manage several blogs for our various clients (as well as article pages) that contain posts written purely to capture the imagination and interest of our client's target market.
For instance, if you sell pet beds, gifts, and items, we will develop a series of blog posts or articles that discuss a controversial or 'hot off the press' topic that pet lovers either find highly valuable as an information resource, or highly intriguing or emotionally stimulating. We will then promote it to various social bookmarking and blogging networks, as well as popular bloggers who will then circulate the story and generate traffic back to your website.
Social Promotion
Think of the social media sites as a conversation tool because that is exactly what they are. Not to be used as a sales tool, but asimply a method conversing with potential clients and customers. Sort of like standing outside your ship and saying hello tp people walking by on the street. In other words, striking up a conversation with them.


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October 1st......It's getting closer...........You can smell it in the air......The smell of burning leaves, rain, pumpkin spice, and the sickly sweet smell of fog juice. Yes, Halloween is upon us, and you know what that means. The HalloweenOverkill Halloween Countdown! Yes, I've promised you more posts in the past and yes I've let you down each and every time, so this year I'm taking a different approach. I'm not promising posts every day but I will damn well try to do so. The posts aren't going to be some elaborate 10,000 word posts about the history of Halloween or anything like that. Instead you'll be getting what amounts to a daily grab bag full of Halloween goodness. Some days you might see a Halloween list, or a Halloween movie review, or a Halloween product giveaway. One thing you will see every day from now until Halloween at the very least is a daily vintage Halloween ad (picture or video) and one song a day from my Halloween playlist (Spotify supported). I hope you all come back each and every day and comment on the posts...comments are what makes this worth doing after-all. For today I'm just going to post a vintage Halloween ad and a song from my Halloween playlist. Check back tomorrow for a review of one of 2015s most anticipated horror films and one that I've been dying to see since the day the news broke regarding the film. That's right tomorrow I'll be reviewing... Well you'll have to check in tomorrow to find out!
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NaNoWriMo Drop-in Writing Group
Sundays, 11/4-11/25, 2-4p
Library Conference Room
Thursdays, 11/1-11/29, 7-8:30p
11/1 & 11/15: Meet on the Library floor
11/8 & 11/29: Library Program Room
11/22: No meeting due to Thanksgiving
National Novel Writing Month (NaNoWriMo) is a fun, seat-of-your-pants approach to creative writing. On November 1, participants begin working towards the goal of writing a 50,000-word novel by 11:59 PM on November 30. Valuing enthusiasm, determination, and a deadline, NaNoWriMo is for anyone who has ever thought about writing a novel.
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I hired Doug Cunningham at the recommendation of a friend more than 7 years ago. Since then, he has completed numerous painting and decorating projects at my home including wallpapering my kitchen, faux painting my formal living room and dining room,etc. Also, I have sought his decorating expertise on more than one occasion. Each time, I have been more than satisfied with Doug's meticulous work and his advice. He is particular about the quality of his work and it shows with the results. He is a talented painter and decorator who stays abreast of the latest trends and colors and offers that information to his clients.
Because I have been extremely satisfied, it was easy to recommend Doug to family members for decorating projects as well. Recently, my parents remodeled their entire kitchen and dining room. Doug was called in for his expert opinion in selecting paint colors and finishes. As usual, Doug did a superb job in pulling the rich colors of the cabinetry and countertops together to select the right color of wall paint to help transform my parent's kitchen into a beautiful work of art.
Joy Batteh
Doug recently completed a painting job in my home which included a faux finish in my kitchen. He had to remove wallpaper that had been hanging in my kitchen for 18 years. He never suggested it be papered over, as another business did.I found his work to be commendable. He was accurate in his estimation of the job, in both time and money. Doug had a clear vision of what I wanted my end product to look like and he helped me tremendously in the selection process.Doug was congenial and completely trustworthy. He was easy to have coming into and out of my home. I am completely comfortable in recommending Doug's services.
Katharine Bowlus
I met Doug Cunningham five years ago after an unsuccessful attempt at removing wall paper and painting a bathroom. I became frustrated and called him for a consultation. Doug not only hung new paper, he helped me completely decorate the room. My kitchen was outdated with dark cabinets, old countertops and wallpaper. I am on a fixed income but wanted to bring the room up to date. Doug removed the wallpaper and painted the walls with a beautiful faux finish. Since new cabinets were out of the question he was able to paint them with a complimentary color. After installing new countertops and tile backsplash my kitchen is coordinated and looks new. I can't say enough about the quality of workmanship, the talent and most of all the character of Doug Cunningham. He is truly is "A Brush Above."
Martha Weaver - Jacksonville, Florida
With A Brush Above we received a two for one benefit. Not only is Doug a very professional and skillful painter, he is also a superb interior color consultant. He envisions color schemes that incorporate the entire interior of the home with a mind toward the overall flow from room to room. Afterhiring Doug to do just one room my wife and I were so pleased with the results that we had him do the rest of the house. The results were better that we imagined. You don't get this kind of result from consulting the paint vendor at your local home improvement center.
Bruce Abbey - St. Augustine, Florida
Both my husband and I are very, very picky people. So, when we were looking for someone to wallpaper our home, we looked long and hard. Eventually Doug was recommended to us and we knew immediately we had found the right person! Initially we needed my art-studio wallpapered, then the large kitchen area. Then, we had the dining room, family room and hallways painted. We chose very challenging wallpaper for the kitchen (black) and it looks incredible! In addition, because the wallpaper color was not quite right for the dining room, Doug was able to duplicate the wallpaper design for my walls but in the exact color I wanted! When Doug is finished with the initial job, he painstakingly will take a tiny brush to touch-up the edges of the walls, top of the floorboards and anywhere needed. Doug is the only person I have never clean up behind. What impresses me most about Doug is how thorough, neat and perfect his work is… he is a true professional and a "wall artist"!
Shannon and Harold Kelly - Mandarin, Florida
I have worked with Doug Cunningham for more than nine years. We have completed a wide range of projects which include painting, faux finishing and wall paper. Also, reconstruction of a wall while papering the kitchen, selection and installation of light fixtures, living room ceiling fan, outdoor lightfixtures and installation, vanities selection and installation, mirrors and art. His attention to detail is outstanding. If this sounds like a lot it is! Doug has been a joy to work with and keeps a tireless pace when we have a project. I love the colors in my home and the continuity throughout.Doug Cunningham is a very talented dedicated professional.
Highly recommended,
B. G. Crowley,
Ponte Vedra Beach, Florida
Doug Cunningham has been doing work for Mr. Best and me for the last seven years. During that time he has painted, papered and offered his expertise in every area, even giving decorating advice. In the current business market, when disappointment seems to be so prevalent with hired "specialist", Doug is the exception to the rule.
Pat Best
Satisfied Customer
We've been systematically remodeling our home for the past couple of years. After putting in new ceramic tile in our kitchen, it was painfully obvious that our cabinets needed a face lift! After searching on the internet and seeing the pictures on A Brush Above's website, we set up a time for Doug to give us an estimate on painting our cabinets. We were very pleased with Doug's suggestions and decided to hire him to not only paint our cabinets, but our kitchen as well. Our kitchen looks wonderful! It looks fresh and up-to-date and was exactly what was needed to finish our kitchen remodeling. When Doug completed the painting, he staged our kitchen with items we already had in our home and made it look like a model home! I would most definitely recommend A Brush Above to anyone looking for this type of work. In fact, he's currently in the process of working up an estimate to paint our front door!
Kent and Cindy Kirby
We were extremely pleased with Doug's work. Recently he painted for us three rooms and closets, including walls and woodwork. He was prompt, meticulous, thorough and careful. He used his initiative to address problems. He put in a full day's work and finished the job on time. In short, he is a professional and we have had no hesitation in enthusiastically recommending him to others. As our needs require, we will certainly employ him again.
Mr. & Mrs. Samuel P. Jennings
Ponte Vedra Beach
We were very pleased with your professionalism and cleanliness and that you were easy to work with and had a lot of helpful ideas.The house has become updated now that our bathroom no longer has wallpaper and our other rooms look fresh and clean. I also thought your price for painting the rooms and removing the wallpaper were reasonable. For one person doing all the work, it was done quickly. You went the extra mile to make the job right.
Donna Sauer
We first had Doug out to our house about 2 years ago to take down wallpaper and originally to put up more wallpaper. He suggested that we could save money by doing a faux paint that was very similar to the new paper I was looking for. We were so pleased with the results that we had him back out this past December to take down more wallpaper in our bathrooms and to paint them. He did a fantastic faux paint that looks like blocks in our master bath. He also painted the hall bath with a color I chose. Once it was on the walls I wasn't real happy with it, but was prepared to make do. Instead he offered to go back and tone down the color and now I love it. I have absolutely no talent in interior design but Doug came to my rescue. He willingly gave advice and suggestions of which I gladly took advantage. Everyone who visits our house has wonderful comments on the new décor and unique paint job. Not only is Doug extremely talented, but he is a man of character. I had no problem leaving my house while he was working. There's no doubt that we'll call "A Brush Above" for our next paint job.
Cathy Baxter
A Brush Above's Doug Cunningham is such a treasure. I have known him and have had work done in my home over the past few years. Doug was referred to me by a friend in the wallpaper business. I have been so pleased with everything he has done. He is NOT just a painter. He has a lot of creativity going on too! He can soften and blend colors to give you any look. He even faux painted my garage door to look like a really rich and expensive wood door. He is professional, clean and so easy to work with. This guy is wonderful and I would highly recommend him to anyone.
Gail Stevens
Doug has done many projects for me and also cleaned up and perfected some of my decorating disasters. I also own another home in Maryland and while up there dealing with personal business, Doug had crate -Blanche with my Florida home. We would talk over the phone and come up with a plan. Doug executed every detail perfectly. I trust his taste and his ability to please. I was so totally delighted when I finally returned to Florida........beautiful job. Fine young man also....
Suzanne Rawlins
Jacksonville, fl
It was a happy day when a friend of a friend gave us your name and number as a reference for our cabinet refinishing. The work you did on our cabinets and mantle made our entire family room look like new when you finished! My husband and I are both so pleased with all the jobs you have done for us and we have received many compliments from friends and family thanks to your expertise. Good work and reliability are very important to us and you've proven both, not to mention your wonderful personality.
Please know we will be calling on you again for our next project!
Sherry & John Wood
Our experience with Above and Beyond painting was just that, above and beyond performance! Doug provides professional, quality work with '5 Star' workmanship and Doug has a very comprehensive knowledge of color combination's and provides excellent guidance for those concerned about the final product. We have utilized A Brush Above for multiple projects in our home and would not hesitate to do so again.
Maria A. Fallon
Mayo Clinic
Several of my neighbors recommended A Brush Above (Doug Cunningham) when we asked for painter referrals. They all claimed he did a great job in their homes so I decided to have him come paint a couple of rooms for me. What started out to be a couple of rooms ended up being basically the whole house! He did such a great job I just kept finding more for him to paint. He is punctual, a hard worker, and always cleans up after himself. Frankly, I think he left some rooms cleaner than when he started. He was even able to give me color advice and help me pick out colors to complement my furnishings.I would not hesitate to hire him again and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great painter/interior decorator.
D. Calhoun
Doug's work stands heads and shoulders above the rest! He goes above and beyond in his work by being extremely detailed, offering excellent recommendations as to additional options you could consider and coordinates (or chooses) colors you would never have thought of. Doug's true talent lies in his creativity of taking in the whole room, listening to what the customer wants and coming up withunbelievable ideas that are way more than what you expected. Besides being talented, Doug was timely, professional, ethical and very trust worthy. He does an awesome job…we strongly recommend him!!
Saul and Pat Siemaska
A Brush Above……
Offers a unique selection of specialty finishes accenting your home. Decorator Doug Cunningham began his painting and decorating career
over 20 years ago. He specializesin faux finishing, giving a fresh, dramatic, and updated look to furniture, cabinets, interior walls and exterior
surfaces including shutters and doors. Services provided include painting, wallpapering, staging and framing to meet the needs of each customer.
As part of the decorating services Doug will provide assistance with the selection of color schemes and wallpaper that will complement your décor.
Considering new kitchen cabinets? With the high cost of installing new cabinets, you can save tremendously by refinishing existing cabinets
with a faux finish or solid finish to coordinate with kitchen furniture, paint colors, and overall décor of your kitchen.
Doug's discerning eye can make the perfect room with endless variations and possibilities to offer clients; my goal is to give the best painting,
decorating quality and service to each client. Whether you are renovating one room of your home or building a new one, call A Brush Above to give your
house a unique look that will showcase your personality and style.
For a free consultation call Doug with A Brush Above at 904-220-9742 for your personalized in-home solution!
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I'm delighted to announce the kickoff of an exciting new feature jointly produced by Patch and the Huffington Post. We're calling it "Patch: The Road Trip." In search of fresh perspectives on America, our culture reporter Paul Needham -- who joined HuffPost this year after being editor of the Yale Daily News and graduating with a degree in History -- will travel by car, visiting Patch locations all across America. We hope the resulting dispatches will offer a ground-level look at our nation that's utterly local but, taken together, will create a national snapshot. READ MORE For Voters to Believe Obama's Second Term Will Bring About Change, He Needs to Acknowledge What Needs to Change in Himself
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Earn CLE ethics credits with Dean Suzanne Reynolds (JD '77) in February 2018
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With the deadline for 2017 Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits fast approaching, Dean Suzanne Reynolds (JD '77) and the Wake Forest School of Law are offering two different CLE credit opportunities for Wake Forest Law alumni in seven North Carolina cities: Charlotte, Greenville, Hickory, Wake Forest, Wilimington and Winston-Salem. Credit approval is currently pending with the North Carolina State Bar Association (NCBA). Continue reading »


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See what sets the Hartford Art School and the University of Hartford apart. Appointments are scheduled Monday through Friday during regular business hours, 8:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., and during University Preview Days and Art School open houses. Give us a call at 860.768.4393 for details or to arrange an appointment and/or an overnight visit. We highly recommend an overnight visit during our spring semester.
We provide tours of HAS facilities only; the University's Office of Admission arranges tours of the main campus and dormitories. Schedule your Art School tour first, then we will help you coordinate the campus tour.


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597th Transportation Group (Terminal)
The 597th Transportation Brigade, a subordinate element of the US Army's Military Surface Deployment and Distribution Command, is focused on the US Northern Command (NORTHCOM) and US Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) areas of responsibility. With a workforce of more than 300 military and civilian personnel as of 2012, the 597th Transportation Brigade and its subordinate units are responsible for meeting the surface deployment, redeployment and distribution needs of the Warfighter and Defense Transportation System customers in the United States and Latin America.
The 597th Transportation Brigade is located at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Virginia, and has 4 subordinate battalions located throughout the United States. The Brigade's subordinate battalions include the 832nd Transportation Battalion, located in Jacksonville, Florida; the 833rd Transportation Battalion, located in Seattle, Washington; the 841st Transportation Battalion, located in Charleston, South Carolina; and the 842nd Transportation Battalion, located in Beaumont, Texas.
The Brigade's Deployment Distribution Support Teams (DDST) support strategic surface deployments within the continental United States. These teams, consisting of surface deployment transportation experts, directly assist the Warfighter, installation transportation officers, division transportation officers, mobility warrant officers, and unit movement officers with hazardous materials, equipment, container and unit movement data preparation and documentation. They provide a smooth, efficient and synchronized move from the installation to the port of embarkation, a valuable conduit between the installation, the 597th Transportation Brigade, and SDDC.
The 597th Transportation Brigade also provides surface deployment and distribution support to SOUTHCOM and NORTHCOM. In support of Defense Support of Civil Authority and the Department of Homeland Defense, the 597th Transportation Brigade provides surface expertise to North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and NORTHCOM by focusing on the synchronization and integration of logistical efforts involved with executing NORTHCOM missions. The Brigade provides intransit visibility support through transportation systems interfacing with the Department of Transportation in support of NORTHCOM exercises. The 597th Transportation Brigade operates in terminals and facilities throughout Latin America, South America and the Caribbean in support of New Horizon and SOUTHCOM humanitarian and disaster relief missions.
In 1997, as part of the transformation of the Military Traffic Management and Terminal Service (MTMTS) to the Military Traffic Management Command (MTMC), the command's subordinate units were reflagged. This led to the formation of the 597th Transportation Group (Terminal). By the late 1990s, the mission of the 597th Transportation Group (Terminal) was to synchronize Defense Transportation System surface cargo movements and provide Traffic Management and Single Port management for the Department of Defense in peace and crisis. The Group planned, coordinated, and accomplished the expeditious and economical movement and documentation of ammunition, other dangerous cargo, Department of Defense sponsored cargo, and prepositioning cargo through the Military Ocean Terminal, Sunny Point (MOTSU), North Carolina, and Department of Defense sponsored cargo through terminals and facilities in Wilmington and Morehead City, North Carolina. The Group would deploy/redeploy US forces as assigned by Commander, MTMC Deployment Support Command (DSC) and advise and assist wartraced US Army Reserve units as assigned by Commander, MTMC DSC. The Group participated in Joint Chiefs of Staff exercises and was prepared to deploy military personnel and Emergency-Essential Civilians outside of the contintental United States. The Group provided operational control for MOTSU.
On 23 July 2001 it was announced that the Army had approved a sweeping reorganization of the Military Traffic Management Command that would make fundamental changes in the organization's structure, staffing and operations. All the changes were to be in effect by 30 June 2003. Implementation of the proposal was complete by 30 September 2001. The 597th Transportation Group (Terminal) experienced significant changes as part of the transformation. With the inactivation of the DSC, and the reactivation of that unit was a component of the US Army Reserve, the 597th Transportation Group reassigned directly to MTMC. The 597th Transportation Group also became responsible for all MTMC battalions in the continental United States. As part of major changes to the MTMC (which became the SDDC in 2004), and additional changes Army-wide as part of Base Realignment and Closing Commission (BRAC) recommendations, the 597th Transportation Group was also relocated to Fort Eustis, Virginia in 2005. The unit subsequently was redesignated the 597th Transportation Brigade.
In 2009, the 597th Transportation Brigade assumed command and control of the 688th, 689th and 690th Transportation Detachments (Rapid Port Opening Element). The RPOEs performed US Transportation Command's (TRANSCOM) mission to deploy quickly in a crisis or contingency operation to ready the Air Port of Debarkation or Sea Port of Debarkation for follow-on personnel and equipment as part of TRANSCOM's Joint Task Force - Port Opening. The Brigade's RPOE personnel were trained and ready to deploy within 12 hours of notification from TRANSCOM, and participated in joint training exercises with Air Force contingency response groups and Navy expeditionary port units.
During 2011, the Brigade's DDSTs provided support for 14 brigade combat team moves and the Brigade's battalions provided support to include in-transit visibility for more than 225,000 shipments and more than 105 million pieces of import and export cargo flowing through CONUS ports. In 2011, the Brigade ensured the NORTHCOM Deployment and Distribution Operations Center J4, Mobility Division, was supported during Exercise Ardent Sentry, Exercise Vigilant Shield, NORTHCOM Forces Flow, NORTHCOM ROC Drill, and Logistics Conference. The Brigade's subordinate 832nd Transportation Battalion also worked directly with SOUTHCOM planning, and supported numerous New Horizon, Beyond the Horizon, and Tradewinds missions throughout the Caribbean, Central America and South Americ during 2011. In 2011, the Brigade's battalions traveled to ports in Panama, Honduras, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, Republic of Trinidad and Tobago, Guatemala and Peru, handling more than 1,400 pieces of general cargo. In 2011, the RPOEs participated in 3 aerial port of debarkation Eagle Flag exercises at Joint Base McGuire-Dix-Lakehurst, New Jersey; one Joint Operational Access Exercise at Joint Base Bragg-Pope, North Carolina; and 4 sea port of debarkation exercises, one in Norfolk, Virginia; one in Cape Canaveral, Florida.; one in Morocco; and one in Thailand.
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