Flag seen flying over the Newport News Marine Terminal as Reservists take a break on the Bob Hope-class MV Roy P. Benavidez as it sits waiting for the final offload of equipment from completed (3-port) TRANSCOM Turbo exercises. rests at port in Newport News, Virginia, June 3, 2026. The MV Roy P. Benavidez played a pivotal role in USTRANSCOM’s exercise TRANSMARINER 26 at the Port of Ponce, Puerto Rico, as part of exercise Turbo Distribution. With expert oversight from 597th Transportation Brigade, ARTRANS, "Rapid Support" Surface Warriors, the vessel’s Ready Reserve crew transported critical cargo to the Port of Gulfport, Mississippi, where equipment and supplies were discharged to support waiting Forces. Additional cargo was re-assigned/loaded for onward movement to the Newport News Marine Terminal (NNMT)- the designated break-bulk and roll-on/roll-off (Ro/Ro) facility for the Port of Virginia. These continuing missions highlight the MV Roy P. Benavidez’s essential role in strategic sealift operations, directly supporting U.S. Transportation Command’s ability to rapidly project and sustain military forces worldwide. The 597th Transportation Brigade continues to lead the way in ensuring readiness and logistical excellence. (U.S. Army photo by Elizabeth Bryson)
| Date Taken: | 06.03.2026 |
| Date Posted: | 06.11.2026 14:22 |
| Photo ID: | 9743629 |
| VIRIN: | 260603-A-DQ632-2193 |
| Resolution: | 4264x3790 |
| Size: | 3.13 MB |
| Location: | NEWPORT NEWS, VIRGINIA, US |
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