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Army medical sustainers support joint forces in Iraq
October 20, 2021 — Fernando González-Rodríguez and Eduardo Barraza-Cardenas weren’t sure exactly what they would find, but they came with the right tools to get the job done. MORE

Eduardo Barraza-Cardenas, second from left, a biomedical equipment technician with the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s Forward Repair Activity-Medical (FRA-M) team, assists with diagnostics on an imaging system. Also pictured, from left, are Sgt. Joseph Black and Sgt. Joram Burg, 9th Hospital Center; and Spc. Michael Popinski, 393rd Medical Logistics Company.

Eyes on USAMMCE Optics Manufacturing
October 19, 2021 — For Ursula Gagne and her optical fabrication team at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe, a busy month can mean 6,000 new orders for glasses. MORE

Yvonne Gortner, prescription eyeglass maker supervisor for the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe, examines a custom lens to make certain it is correctly ground. Gortner has been with USAMMCE since 2003, beginning as an optician.

USAMMCE says farewell to Husterhoeh Kaserne
October 6, 2021 — U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe conducted its final official act at the Husterhoeh Kaserne, Pirmasens, in a farewell ceremony Friday, Oct. 1 at the kaserne. MORE

Command Sgt. Maj. Kyle Brunell of the U.S. Army regional Health Command-Europe, Sembach, speaks Friday at a farewell ceremony for the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center–Europe. The ceremony formally marked the move of USAMMCE to Kaiserslautern Army Depot from Husterhoeh Kaserne, Pirmasens, its home since 1975. Brunell reminisced about his time a young private at the kaserne and praised the long-time linkage between the community and USAMMCE.

Hilbert keeps Husterhoeh memories alive via Facebook
October 6, 2021 — Marina Hilbert received a commander’s coin of recognition Friday for her ongoing operations of a Facebook page titled simply “Pirmasens Kaserne.” MORE

Marina Hilbert, left, receives a commander's coin from Sgt. Maj. Francis Famularcano, sergeant major for U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe. Hilbert maintains a website that provides information and nostalgic photos about the Husterhoeh Kaserne. USAMMCE recently moved from the kaserne after having been at the installation since 1975.

USAMMC-K Soldiers test skills, enhance relationships during joint training exercise
October 5, 2021 — Members of the 563rd Medical Logistics Company at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea participated in several exercises as part of a combined command post training in August. MORE

Members of the 563rd Medical Logistics Company’s Forward Logistics Element prepare to deploy for an Emergency Deployment Response Exercise, or EDRE, as part of a combined command post training in August. (Courtesy)

Army medical logistics leader recognized after nearly 40-year career
October 1, 2021 — FORT DETRICK, Md. -- Chris Roan’s nearly 40-year career with the U.S. Army started with an unexpected piece of mail. MORE

Chris Roan, left, shakes hands with Col. Timothy Walsh, deputy commander of U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command, during Roan’s retirement ceremony Sept. 17 at Fort Detrick, Maryland. Roan retires with nearly 40 years of federal service.

Army Relocates Medical Materiel Center in Europe
September 27, 2021 — U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe leaders cut the ribbon on its new facilities at Kaiserslautern Army Depot in a ceremony Sept. 17. MORE

U.S. Army Col. Shane Roach, U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe commander speaks at the Kaiserslautern Army Depot ribbon cutting ceremony on Sep. 17, 2021, at Kaiserslautern, Germany. The ceremony formalizes the move from the command’s former base in the Husterhoeh Kaserne in Pirmasens, Germany, where it has called home since 1975. USAMMCE provides theater level Class VIII medical supplies for U.S. Army Europe & Africa units.

Army medical maintenance teams pilot ‘telemaintenance’ to expand support
September 22, 2021 — When Chief Warrant Officer 2 Fernando Diaz’s unit had a medical maintenance problem, he knew just who to call. MORE

William Wall, left, shop supervisor at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency's Medical Maintenance Operations Division at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, assists in providing telemaintenance support to members of the 51st Medical Logistics Company in July. Also pictured are biomedical equipment technicians Frank Cali, middle, and Vito Rizzo. (Photo Credit: Rachel Mummau)

Army medical maintenance ensures blood support readiness in Korea
September 8, 2021 — Monthly quality control checks are a staple of regular maintenance for the 95th Medical Detachment (Blood Support) as it provides critical blood product support to the Korean peninsula. MORE

Members of the 95th Medical Detachment (Blood Support) perform cell processor checks July 26 at Camp Carroll, South Korea. (Maj. Clifford Wong)

Civilians recognized for support of Korean theater blood mission
September 3, 2021 — Leadership with the 95th Medical Detachment (Blood Support) are recognizing two standout civilians for their commitment and dedication to the unit’s mission. MORE

Cho Kwang-il, a Korean national civilian employee, is assigned to and supports the 95th Medical Detachment (Blood Support)'s mission at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea. (Photo Credit: Courtesy)