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Pilot robotics program increases efficiency at US Army medical materiel distribution center in Korea
January 14, 2022 — U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea teams are leveraging automation technology to increase efficiency and reduce staff burden in the center’s distribution warehouse. MORE

Soldiers at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea receive training on the operation of a new robotics carrier system put in use in the USAMMC-K warehouse. The system has increased efficiency and reduced manpower needs for processing orders for medical supply. (U.S. Army photo by Master Sgt. Rizmel Paguio)

USAMMC-E takes on ‘cool’ mission
January 5, 2022 — With winter at hand, it is hard to think about the importance of keeping things cool. MORE

A staff member of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center – Europe opens up a warehouse super cooler capable of maintaining temperatures at -80 degrees Celsius, which is required for some COVID vaccines. (Ellen Crown, US Army Released)

USAMMC-E partners with Army research unit to support global health security
December 30, 2021 — Medical logisticians from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe recently collaborated with the U.S. Army Medical Research Directorate-Georgia, known as USAMRD-G, to enhance the unit’s ability to efficiently order medical materiel. MORE

Soldiers and civilians sort medical supplies in a U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe warehouse in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Training helps Army medical maintainers stay up to date on latest technologies
December 22, 2021 — When new medical equipment is fielded to the warfighter, medical maintenance experts from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency work quickly to ensure they can handle any support needs. MORE

Spc. Jason Paglia participates in equipment training for a new ventilator system Nov. 2-3 at the manufacturer’s facility in Reno, Nevada. Eight medical maintenance technicians from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency attended the training to better acclimate themselves to the new equipment system and better support the warfighter. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Darnell Janson)

USAMMA leader takes on challenge of Army Ten-Miler for 7th straight year
December 21, 2021 — Although the Army Ten-Miler has gone largely virtual the last two years, Dr. Raymond Vazquez hasn’t let that stop him from keeping his streak alive. MORE

Dr. Raymond Vazquez is pictured with his wife, Teresa. Vazquez credits his wife for pushing him to keep the tradition of participating in the annual Army Ten-Miler going for the past seven years. (U.S. Army photo courtesy Dr. Raymond Vazquez)

Major subordinate commands come together to build Phase Zero medical logistics construct
December 20, 2021 — Setting conditions for success in combat starts before the battle begins. MORE

Army Medical Logistics Command logistics management specialist Pete Ramos discusses challenges with current medical logistics systems and business processes during an inaugural Phase Zero Medical Logistics Sustainment Forum Dec. 14-15, 2021.

Army medical maintenance team helps brighten season for less fortunate families
December 17, 2021 — Giving back to those less fortunate feels better around the holidays, and it’s just the right thing to do. MORE

Team members from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s Medical Maintenance Operations Division in Tracy, California, are pictured with gifts purchased to support the Adopt-A-Family program on the installation. In their first year participating, the group of 18 employees provided gifts for 11 children from five families. (U.S. Army photo courtesy Isaac Newman)

Army Medical Logistics Command supports Operation Allies Welcome
December 15, 2021 — Soldiers and Army civilians from Army Medical Logistics Command recently completed missions to support Operation Allies Welcome, ordering and distributing medical equipment and supplies. MORE

Master Sgt. Danielle Smith inspects pallets of personal protective equipment, or PPE, at Camp Atterbury, Indiana. The PPE from Sierra Army Depot was already on ground when personnel arrived to begin processing Afghan families during Operation Allies Welcome in September. (U.S. Army photo by Col. Clayton Carr)

USAMMC-K recognized as ‘All-Star’ for continued medication cost-saving efforts
December 3, 2021 — The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea was highlighted twice recently as Defense Logistics Agency-Troop Support’s “Brand to Generic All-Star,” recognizing the center’s continued efforts to reduce medication costs through generic options. MORE

Army unit designated as primary distribution hub for medical materiel on Korean Peninsula
November 18, 2021 — U.S. Forces Korea has directed all Department of Defense activities on the Korean Peninsula to order their medical materiel through the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea. MORE

Pfc. Raul Cordova performs duties as a storage materiel handler at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea warehouse. His duties include picking of Class VIII medical supplies and transferring them over to the shipping section for shipment to customers.