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South Korea military base receives Pfizer vaccines from DLA for DoD adolescents
May 20, 2021 — The first shipment of minus 80-degrees Celsius Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution arrived at U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea at Camp Carroll in Waegwan, South Korea, May 17 for Defense Department dependents on the peninsula. MORE

U.S. Army Medical Materiel Command-Korea employees receipt and confirm cold-chain integrity of Pfizer vaccines arriving at Camp Carroll, South Korea, May 17, 2021. The vaccines were shipped May 14, 2021, from Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, as part of the Defense Department mission to vaccinate overseas DOD adolescents. (Photo courtesy of USAMMC-K)

USAMMA hosts detachment change of command
May 17, 2021 — Maj. Ivette Daley shared some wise words of advice with her successor as commander of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s Detachment command. MORE

Capt. Chris Wright, center, accepts the colors from Col. John “Ryan” Bailey as he becomes the new commander of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency Detachment during a change of command ceremony May 13 at Fort Detrick, Maryland. Looking on is outgoing commander, Maj. Ivette Daley.

USAMMC-K signs friendship agreement, strengthens ties with Korean communities
April 29, 2021 — The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea is building its relationship with the local Korean communities where it operates. MORE

Lt. Col. Marcus D. Perkins, left, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea, is pictured with Yong-hwan Kwak, governor of Goryeong County, South Korea. The two organizations signed a friendship agreement on April 14 to strengthen ties between the two organizations and countries. (Hyo Chu Kim)

Army has ‘big boots to fill’ following retirement of longtime medical maintenance chief warrant officer
April 23, 2021 — Throughout his U.S. Army career, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jesus C. Tulud earned a reputation of being a quick study and a problem solver. MORE

Brig. Gen. Michael Lalor, left, commander of Army Medical Logistics Command, presents Chief Warrant Officer 5 Jesus C. Tulud with his certificate of retirement from the U.S. Army during a ceremony April 15 at Fort Detrick, Maryland. (Photo Credit: C.J. Lovelace)

Army works to modernize medical equipment for Soldiers on Korean Peninsula
April 19, 2021 — U.S. Army medical logisticians are working to ensure Soldiers on the Korean Peninsula have the latest and most effective medical devices available. MORE

Pallets of medical equipment are prepared for distribution in support of Eighth Army medical units. (Courtesy)

USAMMC-K embraces Lean Six Sigma, works toward increased efficiencies
April 14, 2021 — Staff members at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea are doing their part to increase administrative efficiency and eliminate waste by embracing the Army’s Lean Six Sigma program. MORE

A total of 20 Korean nationals working at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea recently completed training in the Lean Sigma Six program, each earning their “Green Belt” certifications. The program aims to reduce waste and increase efficiency, saving time and money for the U.S. military. (Hye Chin Paek)

Army finds success in ‘hybrid’ approach for TEWLS training during COVID-19 restrictions
April 13, 2021 — The use of a “hybrid” training model has enabled the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency to continue a high level of support for Soldiers using a vital medical logistics information system despite operational changes as a result of COVID-19. MORE

Soldiers at Fort Hood, Texas, participate in training for the Theater Enterprise Wide Logisitics System, one of three phases of training provided the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency's Business Support Office. (Enoc Santos)

Army Medical Logistics Command emphasizes vigilance against sexual harassment, assault
April 12, 2021 — U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command is challenging its teams worldwide to stamp out all forms of sexual harassment and assault. MORE

Brig. Gen. Michael Lalor, commander of U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command, speaks during a kickoff event April 2 to mark AMLC’s month-long observance of Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Exercise affirms Army’s ability to maintain operational readiness of medical assets on Korean Peninsula
March 30, 2021 — During a transition to hostilities on the Korean Peninsula, the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea would take charge of the Army’s forward-positioned medical stocks in support of Eighth Army units. MORE

Pvts. Trezia Davenport and Alan Gonzalez, assigned to the 563rd Medical Logistics Company, assemble a tactical combat medical care resupply set in support of U.S. Forces Korea during an exercise at the Army’s prepositioned stocks site in South Korea. (Staff Sgt. Anthony Peterson)

Medical maintenance depot visit showcases value to Army readiness
March 23, 2021 — To really understand what goes into repairing and calibrating complex medical devices in an operational environment, a visit to one of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s three depots is a good place to start. MORE

Isaac Newman, left, chief of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s Medical Maintenance Operations Division at Tracy, California, briefs leadership from U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command during a Feb. 24 visit. Pictured with Newman, from left, are Maj. Gen. Mitchell Kilgo, commanding general of CECOM, USAMMA Commander Col. John “Ryan” Bailey and CECOM Command Sgt. Maj. Kristie Brady. (Photo Credit: Jowel A. Liwanag)