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Twin Army majors reflect on growing up, serving together
June 7, 2022 — For the majority of their lives, you’d be hard-pressed to find one without the other. MORE

Then-U.S. Army captains, Christopher Baisa, left, and his brother, Michael Baisa, pose together for a photo. The identical twin brothers are currently majors in their 12th year of active duty service as Medical Service Corps officers. (U.S. Army photo courtesy Maj. Christopher Baisa)

Army major honored to commission new officers, former colleagues
May 25, 2022 — U.S. Army Maj. Melisa Natapraya enjoys mentoring and leading younger Soldiers, so when she had the opportunity to commission two of the Army’s newest junior officers, she didn’t hesitate. MORE

Maj. Melisa Natapraya administers the oath of office to new 2nd Lts. David Aidoo and Ernesto Gonzalez during a commissioning ceremony May 20 at Hood College in Frederick, Maryland.

Army Medical Logistics Command recognizes Healthcare Technology Management workforce, hosts second annual workshop
May 23, 2022 — All around the globe, it’s the U.S. Army’s healthcare technology management, or HTM, professionals who ensure readiness and serve as a force multiplier in keeping Soldiers, families and beneficiaries safe and healthy. MORE

Col. Tony Nesbitt, commander of U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command, speaks during a Healthcare Technology Management workshop at Fort Detrick, Maryland, on May 18. AMLC was the sponsor for the second annual event.

USAMMC-K honors longtime employees with inaugural Order of the Phoenix award
April 28, 2022 — The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea has created its version of a lifetime achievement award, recognizing longtime standout employees who have helped the center continue to meet the medical materiel needs of customers throughout the Korean Peninsula. MORE

Lt. Col. Marcus D. Perkins, right, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea, and Sgt. Maj. Joel Lara-Baeza, left, present its first Order of the Phoenix awards to Chon, Un-hyang, and So, Chang-kyong during the USAMMC-K staff appreciation dinner April 9. The Order of the Phoenix awards were created to recognize a lifetime of service to the medical materiel center. Not pictured is the third recipient, Choe, Song-kyu. (U.S. Army photo by Amy Gahan/Released)

Army Medical Logistics Command’s internal review director earns doctorate
April 27, 2022 — Michiel Sampson-Ford is a prime example that persistence pays off and anyone can forge their own path of success at their own pace. MORE

Dr. Michiel Sampson-Ford, director of the Internal Review Audit and Compliance Office, or IRACO, at U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command, is pictured in her office at Fort Detrick, Md. Dr. Sampson-Ford recently earned her Ph.D. in Business Administration, with an emphasis on finance and accounting, from Trident University International in Cypress, Calif.

Army Medical Logistics participates in DOD AI research and development
April 20, 2022 — U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea leaders participated in a virtual forum March 4 focused on how artificial intelligence, or AI, could help improve the military’s operational medical supply chain. MORE

U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea leaders take part in a discussion during a recent command off-site meeting that led to participation in a virtual forum March 4 to provide input to the Department of Defense’s Office of the Chief Digital and AI Officer as part of an ongoing effort examining the implications of artificial intelligence on medical sustainment workflow. (Courtesy Lt. Col. Marcus D. Perkins)

Leader Interview: Mr. Acevedo, AMLC
April 7, 2022 — MSG Half-Mast recently had the honor of sitting down with Mr. Jason Acevedo at Fort Detrick, MD. Mr. Acevedo is the Director of the Logistics Assistance Program (LAP) for the Integrated Logistics Sustainment Center (ILSC), Army Medical Logistics Command (AMLC). MORE

Integrated Medical Logistics
April 7, 2022 — When Soldiers deploy, they rarely go alone. The U.S. military services not only fight together—Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, Marines and Guardians—but they also rely on partner nations and allies. To enable this joint warfighting capability, the military uses a joint concept known as the Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel (TLAMM). These lead agents exist to plan, prepare and execute medical materiel readiness in any operational tempo. MORE

Soldiers from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea's 563rd Medical Logistics Company loads Class VIII medical supplies onto a CH-47 helicopter with guidance from the 2ID/2CAB crew chief on March 24, 2020.

MCDM program inventory manager to retire in May, reflects on 38-year career
March 30, 2022 — When a Soldier deploys, they can count on protection against chemical, biological, radiological and nuclear-related casualties thanks to medical countermeasures through the U.S. Army’s Medical Chemical Defense Materiel, or MCDM, program. MORE

Migdalia “Miggy” Boyle poses with a 4-star commander’s coin presented virtually Feb. 10 by Gen. Ed Daly, commanding general of U.S. Army Materiel Command. Boyle, inventory manager for the Army’s Medical Chemical Defense Materiel program, will retire in May, capping off a 38-year career in federal service, including the past 16 years with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Army Medical Logistics Command recognizes Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month
March 28, 2022 — With April serving as Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month, or SAAPM, U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command is like many Army organizations planning events to observe the effort. MORE

Staff Sgt. Ella Greene, victim advocate for U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command, participates in the "Chalk the Walk" event during AMLC's 2021 campaign in support of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month. The command is hosting the same event during April 2022, along with several more in participation with this year's observance.