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Army Medical Logistics Command welcomes new commander
August 28, 2023 — Over his 23-year Army career, Col. Marc R. Welde has never served previously at Fort Detrick. MORE

Maj. Gen. Robert L. Edmonson, right, commanding general of U.S. Army Communications-Electronics Command, passes the Army Medical Logistics Command’s unit colors to AMLC’s new commander, Col. Marc R. Welde, during an assumption of command ceremony Aug. 24 at Fort Detrick, Maryland. Also pictured is AMLC Sgt. Maj. Akram Shaheed.

USAMMC-K wins Army’s Exceptional Organization Safety Award for battalion level
August 28, 2023 — A year of firsts continues for the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea, which earned more accolades for its strong safety achievements this summer. MORE

Col. Gary Cooper, center left, outgoing commander of Army Medical Logistics Command, presents the 2022 Army Exceptional Organization Safety Award for the battalion level to Lt. Col. Mark Sander, commander of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea, and Master Sgt. Willie Green, USAMMC-K senior enlisted leader. Alongside Cooper is AMLC Sgt. Maj. Akram Shaheed. It’s the first time USAMMC-K has earned the Army-wide safety honor.

Effective procurement practices ‘an integral part’ of Army medical maintenance mission
August 9, 2023 — When working on highly complex medical devices, the repair bills for new parts can rack up quickly. MORE

A biomedical equipment technician at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s Medical Maintenance Operations Division in Tracy, California, performs maintenance on a computed tomography machine. (Photo Credit: Katie Ellis-Warfield)

USAMMC-E Soldier named to AMC’s ‘Best Squad’
August 9, 2023 — Spc. Jason Riley, a biomedical equipment specialist assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe, has been selected to represent Army Materiel Command at the Army’s 2023 Best Squad Competition later this year. MORE

Spc. Jason Riley, a biomedical equipment specialist assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe, competes in Army Materiel Command's 2023 Best Squad Competition at Fort Novosel, Alabama. (Alyssa Crockett)

Retiring Army colonel reflects on career, importance of giving back
August 7, 2023 — In just about any first meeting with a new Soldier or employee, Col. Clayton Carr often has a pen and notecards in his hands, listening quietly. MORE

Col. Clayton Carr, assistant chief of staff for operations at Army Medical Logistics Command, will soon retire after more than 25 years of service. (Photo Credit: C.J. Lovelace)

Army Civilian to retire after 41 years of service in medical maintenance field
August 7, 2023 — Since he was 17 years old, Wayne Collins has devoted his life to the U.S. Army, including over 20 years in uniform. MORE

Wayne Collins, director of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency’s Medical Maintenance Operations Division at Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, will retire at the end of August after more than 41 years of combined military and federal service. (C.J. Lovelace)

AMLC incorporates predictive logistics into MEDLOG operations
July 5, 2023 — U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command is exploring ways to use advanced data analytics systems to streamline and optimize operations, including in the warehouse at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe. MORE

Members of U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command’s Integrated Logistics Support Center tour the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe in late May. Pictured, from left in yellow vests, are data scientists Julia Contarino and Tajesvi Bhat, and Arthur Braithwaite, director of the ILSC’s Logistics and Technical Support Directorate. The LTSD data analysis team visited USAMMC-E to learn more about operations, provide training and support the setup of an analytics dashboard to help streamline operations. (U.S. Army photo by Joel Cook)

Operation Patriot Press delivers real-world training opportunity for medical logistics
June 30, 2023 — U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command participated in Operation Patriot Press in May, providing real-world training for medical logistics reserve Soldiers. MORE

U.S. Army Reserve Sgts. Alanna Yeutter, left, and Rebecca Robinson, of the 341st Medical Logistics Company maintenance platoon, perform preventative maintenance services on a portable oxygen generator system at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe during Operation Patriot Press in May. Also pictured is Don Shelton, a biomedical equipment technician with USAMMC-E’s Clinical Engineering Division. (Photo Credit: Staff Sgt. Christopher Norwood)

AMLC senior NCO reflects on career, continuing to serve
June 28, 2023 — The secret to success for Wesley Ladlee’s military career? Never shy away from the hard jobs. MORE

Shortly before his active-duty retirement, Master Sgt. Wesley Ladlee, center right, receives the prestigious Dean R. Ohlsen Award of Excellence during a ceremony June 1, 2023, at Fort Detrick, Maryland. Also pictured are U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command leaders, from left, Command Chief Warrant Officer 5 Lee Nelson, Commander Col. Gary Cooper and Sgt. Maj. Akram Shaheed.

AMLC launches ‘Engage for Success’ initiative
June 28, 2023 — U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command has launched a new "Engage for Success” initiative, aimed at enhancing employee engagement within the organization and building stronger teams. MORE

Soldiers assigned to the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Agency, a direct reporting unit of U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command, celebrate a re-enlistment. AMLC has launched a new "Engage for Success” initiative, focused on building adaptive, unified teams within AMLC to support global medical materiel readiness and support missions.