Three Sailors from Naval Supply Systems Command Fleet Logistics Center (NAVSUP FLC) Norfolk returned to the command, Dec. 12, after serving on board USS Zumwalt (DDG 1000) during the Navy's newest destroyer's transit to its homeport of San Diego.

The Sailors, Aviation Boatswain's Mate (Fuels) Airman Malcolm Lorek, Logistics Specialist Seaman Bao Nguyen and Logistics Specialist Third Class Michael Jacobs, returned to NAVSUP FLC Norfolk after spending nearly two months TAD (temporary additional duty) supporting Zumwalt, primarily as food service attendants.

This was the first time underway for these three Sailors, who volunteered for the assignment.

"The experience made me want to go to a ship all that much more because it reminded me of how amazing the Navy is and how much of an impact we truly have," said Jacobs.

During their time deployed the Sailors visited liberty ports including Cartagena, Columbia, and Panama City, Panama, along with stops at naval stations in Mayport, Florida, and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.

"Cartagena, Columbia was definitely my favorite port," said Jacobs. "I was able to visit all the historic sites like the Inquisition Palace, bargain with the local vendors that have their items sitting out on a rug, eat amazing Columbian food for such a cheap price, and get to know a different cultural lifestyle."

For Nguyen, the highlight of the TAD happened while underway.

"The most exciting thing I was able to do underway was to participate in a swim call," he said. "As I jumped off the ship into the ocean for the first time I was quite nervous, but I was confident of my swimming abilities."

Nguyen added that the experience enabled him to learn what Sailors in his rate do while underway.

"It was the best experience I have ever had in the Navy," said Nguyen. "I would go back in a heartbeat! I am extremely grateful for the opportunity and to be able to serve with such exceptional Sailors."

NAVSUP FLC Norfolk, one of eight fleet logistics centers under NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS), provides operational logistics, business and support services to fleet, shore and industrial commands of the Navy, Coast Guard, Military Sealift Command, and other joint and allied forces. Services include contracting, regional transportation, fuel, material management, household goods movement support, postal and consolidated mail, warehousing, global logistics and husbanding, hazardous material management, and integrated logistics support.

NAVSUP GLS provides global logistics for a global Navy. The organization is made up of more than 6,300 military and civilian logistics professionals operating from 105 locations worldwide providing an extensive array of integrated global logistics and contracting services to Navy, Marine Corps, joint operational units, and allied forces across all warfare enterprises.

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A component of the Naval Supply Systems Command headquartered in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, NAVSUP GLS is part of a worldwide logistics network of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel providing combat capability through logistics.

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