Seaport Operations Company Exercise

01/13/2019

Since I have retired (nearly five years ago), I still have the privilege of interested people viewing this page - thank you. Hopefully this will be a minor catalyst in considering transportation as a job specialty in the military. I had the opportunity to share JESUS CHRIST and His salvation with many because of my travels, and am grateful to The LORD for giving me such a long and varied career serving our nation. It is all because of HIM. John 3, v 16.✝️

06/07/2017

Greetings. I return irregularly,because I am retired, and have not been to a SPOC exercise. I am still grateful for those who have "liked" SPOC again and again. Many people made this page - those dedicated Soldiers that contributed to the content through photos, and narrative. John 3, v 16.

05/08/2016

Remember Mother's Day - go to your place of worship, and if you had a Mother that did much for you (and is able ot still do a lot for you; or just that she is still here, do something nice for her. Thank GOD that you have her, whether in person, or in memory. John 3, v 16.

04/23/2016

Greetings. It seems I return irregularly, but am still grateful for those who have "liked" SPOC again and again. Many people made this page - those dedicated Soldiers that contributed to the content through photos, and narrative. It is coming onto Mother's Day. Please do something nice for Mom. I understand we all came from different backgrounds, so share as you determine. I thank GOD that HE never gave up on me, on my family. Seek The Lord while He may be found - Isaiah 55, v 6.

03/05/2016

Greetings all. I received notice that "US Army Chaplain Corps" liked the page. Thank you to the representative(s) from the Chaplain Corps. Pretty good for a page that has not had a solid post for months. Regardless, if anyone likes this page, and contributes, I am glad that it has value. The dedicated Soldiers and leaders that are shown herein, contributed to the foundation of this page, and many of them are probably still serving. Pray that GOD gives them what they need to continue serving this country; and if they need CHRIST as LORD and SAVIOUR, that they will open up to HIS Grace to forgive their sin, and free them unto Salvation. Since it seems that SPOC E continues, I will check it more often. Still, thank you for your patronage. John 3, v 16

11/10/2015

Greetings all. Thank you to all who are still liking and recognizing this page. I am humbled that people are still liking this page, and I am still being notified. I am no longer in the DSC, or in the units that run SPOC. I made great effort to keep this page active, but I do not know why it was never updated. If anyone in the 1189th or the DSC or 310th wants to take over, please post here and I believe I will be notified, and gladly give it to someone to keep active. I prefer someone in a Transportation unit to take this over. Thank you. If I hear nothing in the near future, I pray that you will have a Blessed Thanksgiving celebration. Proverbs 3, v. 5 - 6.

02/12/2015

Hi all. Thank you to all that still view this page, comment, and get a picture of the diligent work of our Army Reserve Transportation Brigades. This is Earle Bluff, LTC (ret). Members of the 209th Broadcast Operations Detachment (BOD) developed this page in July 2013 during the SPOC 13- 2, run by the 1189th Transportation Brigade, under the dedicated leadership of Col. Ken King and his diligent staff and Soldiers. I had the great privilege to work with the 209th, who did an excellent job on this site, and members of the 350th Public Affairs Det (and attachments). When their Annual Training finished, I had the privilege of taking over. Whereas they had approximately five people contributing superb video and images to this site, when I took over, it was just me. I welcomed contributions to the page, and had the privilege to add more images and a story from the SPOC 14-1 (December 2013), once again developed and run excellently by Col King and his Soldiers of the 1189th TB. I plan to turn this over to another dedicated public affairs officer with SPOC responsibility in the near future. I may post something else here, but please know that I enjoyed working this page, and was glad that I briefly led this page. I am glad for those who find something positive about this page, and hope that anyone in the future who views this page will find it useful. Praying. May GOD guide, Proverbs 3, vs. 5 - 6

01/24/2014

Port-to-port delivery: The 1189th has the 464th to get ‘er done at SPOC
Check the story out on DVIDS in addition to the photos.

http://www.dvidshub.net/image/1154103/port-port-delivery-1189th-has-464th-get-er-done-spoc #.UuH8-dYo5dg

Your humble correspondent.

EFB
LTC

Staff Sgt. John Hartigan, 464th Transportation Company coxswain, prepares to move the Landing Craft Mechanized (“Mike boat”) from the harbor start point (Third Point at Fort Eustis), to its destination for container pick up across the bay. One of the many moving parts of SeaPort Operations Company (...

01/24/2014

During a cool December 16 day, the SeaPort Operations Company (SPOC) Exercise run by the 1189th Transportation BDE of the Deployment Support Command, a Landing Craft Mechanized (LCM) or "mike Boat" crew gets the cargo. The land crew work as a team with the boat crew to ensure that the load is secured, and readied for delivery. The crews are from the 464th Transportation Co, of Fort Belvoir, VA, and Naval Amphibious Base Little Creek, VA areas. The 464th was assigned to the 1189th for SPOC to provide sealift for SPOC.

12/28/2013

Vehicles lifting for a wild ride at Eustis

12/27/2013

Dec 2013 - Taking it up - Slingload!

12/18/2013

The 1189th Transportation Brigade, N. Charleston, SC, led the December 2013 version of SPOC, numbered 14-1, testing the teamwork and initiative of participating Soldiers and Sailors in numerous transport operations. The Scenario involved humanitarian support to a country ravaged by a tornado. Rail, slingload, moving cargo by sea, transferring cargo by land - and the tracking systems involved - were trained and tested.