The Navy Supply Corps Newsletter, The Professional Journal of the Navy Support Corps

November/December 2011. This edition of the Newsletter focuses on Navy Supply partnership support with our national partners, DLA, TRANSCOM, and SYSCOMs. Read about the very far-reaching impact the Supply community has in and around our Navy, nation and around the world. As Lt. Cmdr. Manuel Ganuza begins his article, due to our constrained financial environment, DoD leadership is making a concerted effort to reduce operating costs with degrading operational readiness. Also in the edition, you will read about a Supply Corps officer who was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for his service in Afghanistan, the Diversity and Inclusion Seminar held this past summer, the LEEK Hunting and Mountain Preserve, which provides outdoor time for our wounded warriors, and much more.

September/October 2011. As Rear Adm. Patricia E. Wolfe states in her column, there is no “haze gray for the expeditionary Supply Officer … instead, substitute camouflage green and brown, combat boots, tent camps and small boats.” In this edition of the Newsletter, we focus on maritime expeditionary logistics, truly important in the many operations and missions we have before us today to protect and defend our nation. Also in this edition is an article about LS1(SW) David Judish and his “exceptional meritorious service” in support of OEF, in which he was awarded the Bronze Star Medal; two Supply Corps Admirals received recognition for their role in promoting diversity; and our Navy’s relationship with the state of Kansas.

July/August 2011. This edition of the Newsletter highlights Rear Adm. Mark Heinrich taking the helm of Navy Supply. Also in this edition are articles focusing on the Supply community's impact in supporting operations in Iraq and Afghanistan, and the "vital role" Navy Supply serves in Operation Continuing Promise 2011, providing medical, dental, and civic assistance to nations in the U.S. Southern Command AOR. The 2011-2012 Supply Corps Foundation Scholarship winners are listed; a Supply Corps officer receives the FEW Military Recognition Award, and much more.

May/June 2011. This edition of the Newsletter focuses on Carrier Strike Group Logistics. Read about the scope of responsibilities of an afloat Supply Department; the challenges of operating as part of the Forward Deployed Naval Forces; and the role that the Military Sealift Command plays in enabling Carrier Strike Groups to achieve and maintain optimal logistics. Also in this edition is a book review based upon Navigating the Seven Seas, an article on the J4 Logistics Action Officer of the Year, an overview of NSCS students taking a saltwater trip, and much more.

March/April 2011. The Navy Exchange Service Command just celebrated its 65th Anniversary this past April; 65 years of providing support to our Sailors, and their families, around the world. As Commander, Navy Exchange Service Command, Rear Adm. (Sel) Glenn Robillard explained, “The Navy Exchange System has changed over the years, but the one thing that hasn’t changed is our mission to service our military service members and their families.” Also in this edition, once again, our Navy is providing life-saving assistance to Japan with Operation TOMODACHI, four Culinary Specialists competed in the 9th International Istanbul Gastronomy Festival, Ney Award winners, and much more.

January/February 2011. The new Navy Supply Corps School is now open for business in Newport, R.I. The "Wheeler Center," named in honor of Vice Adm. Kenneth Wheeler, 31st Chief of the Supply Corps, is forging a new path into the future by "creating a center of excellence through integration." Also in this edition is a diversity update, SALTS turns 20, a message from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and much more.