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Tag: 88U Railway Operations

Rail operators a rarity in Army’s rank-and-file
November 8, 2021 — They represent less than 1 percent of the total Army’s 1-million-Soldier population, but don’t equate small with insignificant or unimpressive. The advanced skillsets of the railroad operations crewmember – military occupational specialty 88U – include the ability to drive a 120-ton, 2,100-horsepower locomotive. In a pinch, they could repair a track or make minor fixes to a train engine. Their historic contributions to Army logistics date back to the Civil War, and they continue to enable a means of land transportation that is unmatched in reliability and efficiency... MORE

Railroading, military service a family tradition within the 757th Expeditionary Railway Center
January 21, 2021 — Sgt. 1st Class Jason Elm made a career of his love of railroads in his civilian life and in the military. His son would follow in his footsteps, and both currently work with the 757th Expeditionary Railway Center and serve as railroaders for the Canadian National Railroad... MORE

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