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Driver training ensures Army medical logisticians ready to roll at moment’s notice
January 28, 2021 — In an emergency, medical support needs to be ready to go at a moment’s notice, and transportation is a major part of that readiness structure. MORE

Soldiers with the 563rd Medical Logistics Company practice egress during a rollover simulation during the unit's driver's training, held Jan. 11-15 at Camp Carroll, South Korea.

USAMMA leaders renew focus on medical logistics role in support of Army, DOD
January 27, 2021 — The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s role in the wider Army medical enterprise has undergone some changes, so the agency’s leadership is taking proactive steps to continue providing premier support for medical readiness on a global scale. MORE

Leaders at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency brainstorm ideas during a strategy workshop meeting on Jan. 20 at Fort Detrick, Maryland.

Army distributes COVID-19 vaccine to U.S. troops in Korea
January 4, 2021 — Teams at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea, working in collaboration with the Defense Logistics Agency, began receiving, storing and distributing the COVID-19 vaccine on Dec. 25. MORE

Sgt. Grider Gossett, right, with the 95th Medical Detachment-Blood Support, teaches members of the 563rd Medical Logistics Company at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea how to operate specialized mobile freezers needed to safely transport doses of the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine for distribution to U.S. Forces Korea.

USAMMC-E honors NCO, Soldier of the Quarter
December 31, 2020 — The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe in December recognized Sgt. Jose Luis Joachin and Spc. Christine Cristino as its Non-Commissioned Officer and Soldier of the Quarter. MORE

Sgt. Jose Luis Joachin, left, is pictured with Col. Shane Roach, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe, after being recognized as USAMMC-E’s NCO of the Quarter.

Army medical maintenance leader retires, recognized for 42-year career
December 22, 2020 — Jack Rosarius has devoted his entire 42-year career with the U.S. Army to the medical maintenance enterprise. MORE

Jack Rosarius, a medical maintenance expert who has served the U.S. Army for 21 years on active duty and 21 more as a civilian, smiles during his retirement ceremony Dec. 18 at Fort Detrick, Maryland. He’s spent his entire civilian career with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency, serving as director of medical maintenance.

COVID-19 underscores need for flexibility, adaptability of medical deployment packages
December 21, 2020 — In order to bolster the current fight against the global pandemic, U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command has spent the last several months tailoring packages of essential COVID-19 supplies. MORE

Soldiers from the 551st Medical Company (Logistics) and the 627th Hospital Center unload tri-walls of medical supplies as they arrive at Joint Base Lewis McChord, Washington, in support of COVID-19 relief efforts this past spring. (Courtesy)

‘Santa Todd’ goes virtual: Army medical logistics leader adapts holiday role to provide joy to children safely
December 21, 2020 — Todd Bishop started playing Santa Claus a couple years ago as a way to give back during the holidays, but things have changed quite a bit over the past year. MORE

Through his "Santa Todd" persona, Todd Bishop, a U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency civilian employee, has found new ways to use technology to continue bringing holiday magic to children -- and maybe even their K-9 friends -- during the holidays despite COVID-19 restrictions. (Photo Credit: Courtesy Todd Bishop)

USAMMC-K reading program advances leader learning
December 15, 2020 — Sometimes, a little reading can go a long way, especially when it comes to developing new skills. MORE

Pfc. Raul Cordova reads “Never Underestimate the Power of LGOP,” one of the articles of the reading component of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea’s Leadership Self-Development Program.

USAMMC-K finds success in personalized SHARP campaign
December 9, 2020 — Walking around the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea, staff members and visitors alike see some familiar faces. MORE

Lt. Col. Marcus D. Perkins, left, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea, and Sgt. Maj. Blair Richards are pictured on one of the organization’s SHARP posters, which are displayed around the center to promote the Army’s SHARP program.

Army Medical Logistics takes lead for military COVID-19 vaccine orders
December 8, 2020 — Medical logistics experts at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency have started receiving COVID-19 vaccine orders from throughout the Department of Defense, in anticipation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization of a vaccine or multiple vaccines. MORE

USAMMA’s pharmacy consultant and Distribution Operations Center, or DOC, Director Lt. Col. Todd Reeder receives an update from DOC Deputy Director Liz Andrews on the progress of the COVID-19 ordering system on Dec. 4, as the team receives COVID-19 vaccine orders from throughout the Department of Defense. In anticipation of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s emergency use authorization of a vaccine or multiple vaccines, the USAMMA team is collecting COVID-19 vaccine orders from all service branches and submitting them to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention