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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)

95th Medical Detachment provides critical blood support on Korean Peninsula
March 22, 2021 — When the military needs life-saving blood for U.S. and allied forces on the Korean Peninsula, the 95th Medical Detachment-Blood Support answers the call. MORE

Spcs. Ariel Arroyo and Douglas Napier, with the 95th Medical Detachment-Blood Support, perform quality control on deglycerolized blood products at Camp Humphreys, South Korea. (Photo Credit: Sgt. Tao McCarthy)

Training, continuing education ensures Army medical devices ready to go
March 15, 2021 — Building the bench of confident and competent Army medical equipment maintainers takes a commitment to continuous training -- a bedrock principle of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency. MORE

Pfc. Danielle Fincannon, right, a Soldier assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe, receives training on a portable digital radiography system from biomedical equipment technicians from the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency on Feb. 9 at the Army Prepositioned Stocks site in Dulmen, Germany. (Master Sgt. Hyun Kim)

USAMMA recognizes HHS as crucial partner in support of COVID-19 response
March 1, 2021 — As COVID-19 infections ramped up last spring, the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency worked to reconfigure and issue medical supply assets to support deploying medical forces to combat the spread. MORE

Col. John “Ryan” Bailey, right, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency, interacts with officials from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’ supply service center in Perry Point, Md., during a visit on Feb. 8. USAMMA relies on HHS-Perry Point for medical materiel supply needs. (Photo Credit: Maj. Bryan Pamintuan)

563rd Medical Logistics Company commander a finalist for prestigious MacArthur award
February 26, 2021 — As the commander of the 563rd Medical Logistics Company, U.S. Army Capt. Kirk Proctor makes his Soldiers his priority. MORE

Capt. Kirk Proctor (left) receives a certificate of achievement from Lt. Gen. Bill Burleson, Eighth Army commanding general, during a ceremony held at Eighth Army headquarters on Camp Humphreys, South Korea, Nov. 23. Proctor was selected as one of the Eighth Army nominees for the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. (Photo Credit: Cpl. Ko, Bae-young)

USAMMC-K adapts, improves medical logistics support posture through ‘shared vision’
February 24, 2021 — Leaders at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea are sharpening their focus on medical materiel readiness to support a potential large-scale combat operation on the Korean Peninsula. MORE

Soldiers assigned in support of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea perform maintenance on a medical device. (Courtesy U.S. Army)