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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

USAMMC-K increases supply, reduces order turnaround time for PPE, COVID-19 tests
December 2, 2020 — Persistence in the fight against COVID-19 is paying off for the medical logisticians at 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.

Nakdong Challenge tests current Soldiers, honors Korean War heroes
November 23, 2020 — In the opening days of the Korean War, 41 American prisoners of war were executed by North Korean forces on a hill along the Nakdong River above Waegwan, South Korea. MORE

Soldiers participate in the physical fitness portion of the third annual Nakdong Challenge, held Nov. 5 at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea. The challenge tests the Soldier’s skills while honoring those who fought and died in the Korean War.

Army Medical Logistics Command recognizes sacrifice, service of veterans
November 9, 2020 — Missing the birth of a child is a sacrifice some military families make, but for Bill Sovitsky, history repeated itself. MORE

Warrant Officer 2 Bernard Sovitsky’s 27-year career in the Army, Army air corps and U.S. Merchant Marine spanned World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Sovitsky is the father of Bill Sovitsky, a retired Air Force veteran and biomedical equipment specialist at U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command. (Photo courtesy Bill Sovitsky)

Army distributes 1.6 million flu vaccines, reaffirms importance during COVID-19 fight
November 5, 2020 — With the annual flu season now upon us, the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency is working to distribute nearly 1.6 million doses of influenza vaccine to protect Soldiers, their Families and retirees. MORE

Col. John “Ryan” Bailey, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency, receives a flu shot during a mass vaccination clinic on Oct. 29 at Fort Detrick, Maryland. USAMMA’s Distribution Operations Center, or DOC, oversees the yearly distribution of flu vaccine for the Army, supporting active-duty and reserve Soldiers, Families, civilian employees and retirees.

USAMMA recognizes longest-serving civilian employee after 46-year career
October 7, 2020 — In the 46 years that U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency has called Fort Detrick home, Linda Foltz has been there. MORE

Linda Foltz speaks during her retirement ceremony on Sept. 30 at Fort Detrick, Maryland. Foltz retired after 46 years working as a civilian in various roles at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency. She was the agency’s longest-tenured civilian employee.