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Navy ships train with Army for medical resupply
February 3, 2021 — As the theater lead agent for medical materiel, commonly known as the TLAMM, the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe serves a variety of roles for land-based military forces overseas. MORE

The Expeditionary Sea Base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4), front, conducts a training exercise with the Royal Moroccan Navy Floreal-class frigate Mohammed V in the Atlantic Ocean, Sept. 15, 2020. Hershel “Woody” Williams is on its inaugural deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe-Africa area of responsibility in support of maritime missions and special operations.

Army Medical Logistics Command recognizes 30-year career of retiring sergeant major
February 1, 2021 — As an 18-year-old high school graduate in 1990, Corey A. Lord looked to the U.S. Army as a way to launch his career. MORE

Sgt. Maj. Corey A. Lord speaks during his retirement ceremony on Jan. 29 at Fort Detrick, Maryland. Lord retires after 30 years of service to the U.S. Army, including his final stints with Army Medical Logistics Command and the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency.

95th Medical Detachment working to expand blood product support for Korean Peninsula
January 29, 2021 — The U.S. Army’s largest forward-deployed blood support unit is increasing its capabilities to further support Soldiers and joint forces on the Korean Peninsula. MORE

The first units of cold storage apheresis platelets, collected through a training conducted by the 95th Medical Detachment-Blood Support in December, are pictured.

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)