On May 20 and 21, 391 active and Reserve Supply Corps officers gathered at the Dallas Hilton Anatole for the National Reserve Component (RC) Supply Corps Symposium.

Attendees included Rear Adm. Jonathan Yuen, commander, Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) and Chief of the Supply Corps; Rear Adm. Valerie Huegel, deputy commander, NAVSUP; Rear Adm. Allie Coetzee, chief of staff, Under Secretary of Defense for Acquisition, Technology & Logistics; and Rear Adm. Alan Reyes, Reserve N4, Commander, U.S. Pacific Fleet.

"So how do we continue to develop expertise?" asked Reyes. "Integrated training is one way. Commanding officers need to ensure Reserve components understand they are part of the fight."

One of the topics presented was "NAVSUP Global Logistics Support (GLS) and Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Operations: Future RC Contingency Response Plan," facilitated by a panel focused on active component (AC) and RC.

The panel consisted of Reyes, former commanding officer NR NAVSUP FLC Bahrain; Rear Adm. (sel) Jack Moreau, commanding officer, NAVSUP FLC Norfolk; Capt. Ken Epps, commanding officer NAVSUP FLC Pearl Harbor; Capt. Re Bynum, commanding officer, NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville; and Capt. Ray Bichard, former commanding officer, NAVSUP FLC Yokosuka.

"Reserves fire on all cylinders, and when they are up and running, it can create a seamless integration," said Moreau.

"Additionally, the integrated training teaches not just the reservist," added Bynum, "... even civilians are learning."

The symposium was the first time in six years that such a large element of the Supply Corps gathered for professional training.

"As leaders, we need to be enthusiastic and passionate in taking care of our personnel, regardless of AC or RC affiliation," said Huegel.

NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville, 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 approximately 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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