Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Logistics Team of the Year was recognized by NAVSUP Commander on Sept. 26 at a command town hall meeting for their outstanding contributions to Navy logistics.

The NAVSUP Logistics Cell (LOGCELL) Team prevailed for their response efforts to the P-8A Poseidon supply support concept challenges. The Team injected cutting edge technology and high velocity learning across the Naval Aviation Enterprise, as well as industry partners, with the singular focus on improving operational readiness. Noteworthy improvements were made in P-8A readiness and significant reductions achieved in backorders per fielded aircraft. The team's prompt actions avoided retail outfitting costs in excess of $114 million. Team members from NAVSUP Weapon Systems Support and NAVSUP Business Systems Center included: Capt. Matthew Ott, Lt. Cmdr. Andrew Henwood, Robert Gordon, James Carson, Paul Hartman, Meredith Buck, and Tracy Miller.

"Our logistics experts are essential to not only NAVSUP operations, but Navy operations, as well. The improvements to readiness they achieved, along with costs avoided are commendable," said NAVSUP Commander Rear Adm. Jonathan A. Yuen.

The LOGCELL team was also selected as the Admiral Stan Arthur Award Team of the Year for 2016. These annual awards identify individuals and teams that demonstrate professionalism and excellence in logistics planning and execution.

Also recognized with an Admiral Stan Arthur Award was NAVSUP Military Logistician of the Year Maj. Darren Gallagher, USMC, who served as Director of the Crisis Response Cell, NAVSUP Global Logistics Support Ammunitions. He won top honors for his visionary approach to revolutionizing ordnance logistics in the 5th Fleet Area of Responsibility (AOR), as well as his innovative thinking and unparalleled drive resulting in the establishment of a new air channel to resupply critical warfighter ordnance requirements. This new channel is now used as the preferred transportation route for other classes of supply moving across the Department of Defense into this AOR. Through his operational experience and steadfast dedication, Maj. Gallagher has resolved numerous ordnance logistics challenges in the 5th, 6th and 7th Fleet AOR, allowing for significant cost savings and enhanced U.S. Navy readiness.

NAVSUP's mission is to provide supplies, services, and quality-of-life support to the Navy and joint warfighter. With headquarters in Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and employing a diverse, worldwide workforce of more than 22,500 military and civilian personnel, NAVSUP oversees logistics programs in the areas of supply operations, conventional ordnance, contracting, resale, fuel, transportation, and security assistance. In addition, NAVSUP is responsible for food service, postal services, Navy Exchanges, and movement of household goods.

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