After 64 years of medical logistics support to the healthcare mission in Korea and throughout the Pacific Rim, on October 16, 2008, the Department of the Army inactivated the 16th Medical Logistics Battalion and activated the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea (USAMMC-K) in an effort to realign the Institutional Army healthcare mission in Korea.

USAMMC-K provides direct medical materiel support to theater medical forces, ensures and assists tactical units are integrated into the end-to-end medical supply chain and assists the Combatant Commands in Health Logistics Support planning.

USAMMC-K provides continuous medical logistics support to sustain the readiness of United States Forces Korea throughout the full range of military operations.

The USAMMC-K team includes approximately 150 personnel, including U.S. and Republic of Korea military, local Korean civilians and Department of the Army civilians.

USAMMC-K NEWS

Forward optical fabrication keeps Soldiers in the fight
November 5, 2024 — In a combat setting, situational awareness is everything. Being able to see clearly, no matter the situation, is a crucial part of staying ready to fight and win against an adversary. MORE

An employee in the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea’s optical fabrication lab works on orders for new prescription glasses. USAMMC-K and its sister organization, the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Europe, produce thousands of sets of eyewear for service members and their Families each month. (Photo Credit: Ellen Crown)

USAMMC-K supports Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise in Korea
September 26, 2024 — The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea provided medical logistics support and training for an Army Reserve unit during Ulchi Freedom Shield in August. MORE

Several U.S. Army Soldiers stand in a warehouse, receiving a tour from another Soldier.

Army Medical Logistics Command supports rapid deployment exercise in Korea
August 28, 2024 — U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command supported an Eighth Army deployment readiness exercise July 31, supplying medical sets and equipment to an armored division unit participating in Operation Pacific Fortitude. MORE

A medic with the 4th Battalion, 70th Armor Regiment, 1st Brigade Combat Team, 1st Armored Division, out of Fort Bliss, Texas, loads a medical set case onto an armored personnel carrier at the Army Prepositioned Stocks site in Korea, known as APS-4K, during Operation Pacific Fortitude. (Photo Credit: Courtesy Shawn Hardiek)

USAMMC-K holds change of command ceremony
July 1, 2024 — U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea team members bid farewell to their outgoing commander and welcomed a new leader during a change of command ceremony June 24. MORE

Col. Marc Welde, left, commander of U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command, accepts the unit colors from Lt. Col. Mark Sander, outgoing commander of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea, during a change of command ceremony June 24 at Camp Carroll, Republic of Korea. Welde then passed the colors to the new commander, Lt. Col. Nathan Wagner, center, signifying the transfer of command.

USAMMC-K hosts summit to synchronize theater MEDLOG efforts
May 13, 2024 — The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea recently served as host of a two-day summit to help synchronize medical logistics and readiness efforts across the Korean Peninsula. MORE

Attendees of a Medical Logistics Summit at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea April 29-30 pose for a group photo at the conclusion of the event. The two-day summit helps synchronize MEDLOG and readiness efforts across the Korean Peninsula. (Courtesy)

USAMMC-K provides MEDLOG support during Freedom Shield 2024
April 1, 2024 — Sustainers at the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea exercised their role as the theater lead agent for medical materiel for U.S. Forces Korea during Freedom Shield 2024. MORE

A Republic of Korea Soldier and U.S. Soldier work in the shipping area of the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea, March 8. The two Soldiers took part in training activities as part of Freedom Shield 2024, an annual joint exercise held March 4-14, to enhance alliances and ensure defense fortification abilities on the Korean Peninsula. (Courtesy)

KATUSA program provides manpower boost to Army units, serves as reminder of alliance
January 31, 2024 — Shortly after the outbreak of the Korean War, U.S. military leaders forged an agreement with Korean allies that continues to benefit both countries to this day. MORE

A Korean Soldier, serving under the Korean Augmentation to the United States Army, or KATUSA, program, briefs senior leaders on his work in the temperature-sensitive medical product section during a visit to the U.S. Army Medical Materiel Center-Korea. USAMMC-K is one of numerous locations around the peninsula where KATUSA Soldiers serve alongside their U.S. counterparts, training and serving as a reminder of the alliance and partnership between the two nations.

USAMMC-K shares in celebration at 10th annual Nakdong River peace festival in Korea
October 19, 2023 — Each year, a multiday festival along the banks of the Nakdong River serves to commemorate the important battles waged there during the Korean War in 1950. MORE

Officials prepare to cut a ribbon to kick off the 10th annual Nakdong River World Peace and Culture Festival in Waegwan, Republic of Korea. (Photo Credit: Courtesy)

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.

Soldier, AMLC civilian attend Army Medical Department’s 2023 Junior Leadership Course
May 22, 2023 — One Soldier and one civilian affiliated with U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command attended the Army Medical Department’s 2023 Junior Leadership Course, held at Fort Belvoir in April. MORE

Participants of the Army Medical Department’s 2023 Junior Leadership Course pose for a photo at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, in April. One Soldier and one civilian affiliated with U.S. Army Medical Logistics Command -- Capt. Elizabeth Martinez and Ash-Leigh Tensley -- were among the group of 100 attendees, which included 79 officers, 15 enlisted Soldiers and six Army Civilians. (Courtesy)

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MISSION

USAMMC-K plans, synchronizes, and provides medical logistics to sustain theater CL VIII readiness in support of United States Forces Korea.

VISION
The preeminent medical logistics sustainer providing CL VIII readiness to United States Forces Korea.

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