MILLINGTON, Tenn. - Lt. Ian Levine, an Albemarle, North Carolina, native will serve as the logistic director at Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command (NMRLC).
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“As the logistics director, I will be in charge of the deployments for our expeditionary medical equipment,” said Levine. “Additionally, my team is responsible for all the support equipment such as machinery and vehicles that are required to set up and sustain a mobile hospital.”
Skills and values learned in the Navy are similar to those found in Albemarle.
“During my time before the Navy, I had the pleasure of working with some really great managers and some not so great,” said Levine. “I spent time working at a few different places after I graduated college, which all taught me something about customer service, respect and how to treat the people who work for you. I often remember these lessons in how I lead and delegate.”
Levine joined the Navy eight years ago.
“Originally, I joined the Navy to travel and see the world,” said Levine. “I knew that there were other opportunities out there in the civilian sector, but I was not ready to step into a traditional office job. I had always wanted to join the military. I just did not know what I wanted to do or how to do it.”
Today, Levine serves as a supply officer.
“I like the variation in what my job allows me to do,” said Levine. “As a supply officer, there is not one area that we are defined by but rather we execute every scope of logistics. Whether it’s providing chocolate milk for thirsty sailors, creating a contract for body armor and cold weather gear or overseeing the deployment of field hospitals in Guam, supply officers are busy working behind the scenes making things run smoothly.”
NMRLC is responsible for global expeditionary medical logistics resources and supporting Combatant Commands' wartime contingency requirements.
With 90 percent of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to trained sailors and a strong Navy.
As a member of the Navy, Levine is part of a world-class organization focused on maintaining maritime dominance, strengthening partnerships, increasing competitive warfighting capabilities and sustaining combat-ready forces in support of the National Defense Strategy.
“The mission of the navy is to maintain, train and equip combat-ready Naval forces capable of winning wars, deterring aggression and maintaining freedom of the seas,” said Levine. “This pretty much sums it up: We stay ready to provide support and deterrence wherever it is needed.”
Levine has many opportunities to achieve accomplishments during a military career.
“My proudest accomplishment has been successfully outfitting and commissioning the USS Fort Lauderdale,” said Levine. “As the first supply officer I directly had a hand in shaping the future of the ship as far as setting up the supply department, outfitting $11 million dollars worth of tools, parts and materials across 48 work centers as well as creating and managing an annual budget in excess of $5 million dollars.”
As Levine and other sailors continue to train and perform missions, they take pride in serving their country in the United States Navy.
“Serving in the Navy means being a part of something greater than myself and helping to shape the future of the next generation of Americans in this Country,” said Levine.