Naval Medical Logistics Command, Ft. Detrick, Md.

The Naval Medical Logistics Command (NMLC), headquartered at Fort Detrick, Maryland, traces its origins to the Navy’s need for centralized medical logistics during World War II. Established in its current form in 1987, NMLC is responsible for procuring and managing medical materiel and equipment for Navy Medicine both in the United States and overseas. The command plays a critical role in ensuring readiness by supporting medical treatment facilities, operational units, and humanitarian missions worldwide. Over the years, NMLC has evolved with advances in medical technology and logistics, maintaining its reputation as a vital enabler of Navy and Marine Corps health services.