The Training With Industry (TWI) program benefits Army logisticians because it introduces Soldiers to the different aspects of industry, particularly those necessary to understanding how industry benefits the Department of Defense. Prior to arriving at my TWI assignment with Landstar System, Inc., I wondered how I, as company-grade officer, would benefit from spending a year with industry. Now having finished the assignment, I find myself reflecting on my experiences and understanding the value of this unique opportunity. I have learned several things about the commercial trucking industry that will help me as a Soldier. But most of all, I have been empowered with a new perspective on industry that will be of value as I continue to serve in the Army.
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