Logisticians from Naval Supply Systems Command (NAVSUP) Fleet Logistics Center (FLC) Jacksonville Det. Key West commemorated the 221st birthday of the U.S. Navy Supply Corps on Feb. 23.

Following tradition, the oldest and youngest military member at the ceremony cut the birthday cake.

This year's honor fell to Joint Interagency Task Force South J4 Chief Maritime Logistics Cmdr. Lisa Morris and Logistics Specialist Seaman Harlen Markley, Aviation Support Det., Naval Air Station (NAS) Key West.

Logistics specialists from various units in the area attended the ceremony. Lt. Howard Milligan, site director for NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville Det. Key West, spoke to the crowd about the history of the Supply Corps and changes to the enlisted rating.

"It's important to highlight the logistics support that takes place in Key West," said Milligan. "Supplying JP-5, aviation repair parts and providing maritime support are key areas of logistics support here."

In 1795 President George Washington appointed Tench Francis Jr., as the nation's first Purveyor of Public Supplies. Today the U.S. Navy Supply Corps proudly carries on the tradition of purveying logistics support around the globe.

NAVSUP FLC Jacksonville delivers world-class, innovative, and unified operational logistics products and services for the Southeast region and the Navy's 4th Fleet stakeholders ensuring mission integrity and operational readiness for the warfighter.

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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