Matthew Wheaton

Chicago

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Articles

Operation Patriot Press 2025: Strengthening logistics and readiness

2 days ago | dvidshub.net | Matthew Wheaton

4 ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — Operation Patriot Press is currently taking place and will conclude in mid-August. OPP is an annual logistics exercise conducted by the Joint Munitions Command.
Wallace assumes command at ANMC

1 week ago | dvidshub.net | Matthew Wheaton

Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th (e.g. [email protected]) Remember me Forgot Password? 4 ANNISTON, Ala. — Lt. Col. Steven Wallace is the new commander of the Anniston Munitions Center. Wallace accepted the responsibilities during a change of command ceremony on June 12, and he replaces Lt. Col. Daniel Cross.
Hough takes over as RFAAP’s commander

2 weeks ago | dvidshub.net | Matthew Wheaton

Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th (e.g. [email protected]) Remember me Forgot Password? 4 RADFORD, Va. — The Radford Army Ammunition Plant has a new commander. Lt. Col. Marie Hough accepted the responsibilities during a change of command ceremony on June 5, and she replaces Lt. Col. Adrien Humphreys.
‘World’s best munitions’: Commanding General of 8th TSC knows JMC’s capabilities

3 weeks ago | army.mil | Matthew Wheaton

ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — After three years away, Maj. Gen. Gavin Gardner recently paid a visit to one of his former duty stations. June 2020 through May 2022, the 8th Theater Sustainment Command’s commanding general served as the commander of the Joint Munitions Command, which is headquartered at the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois.
‘World’s best munitions’: Commanding General of 8th TSC knows JMC’s capabilities

3 weeks ago | dvidshub.net | Matthew Wheaton

4 ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — After three years away, Maj. Gen. Gavin Gardner recently paid a visit to one of his former duty stations. June 2020 through May 2022, the 8th Theater Sustainment Command’s commanding general served as the commander of the Joint Munitions Command, which is headquartered at the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois.
Master of munitions discusses lessons learned [Image 2 of 2]

4 weeks ago | dvidshub.net | Matthew Wheaton

4 Chief Warrant Officer 5 Fatugygenea “Nai-Nai” Harris serves as the Munitions Logistics Readiness Center’s Military Deputy for the Joint Munitions Command, headquartered at the Rock Island Arsenal.
Master of munitions discusses lessons learned

4 weeks ago | dvidshub.net | Matthew Wheaton

Maintenance window scheduled to begin at February 14th 2200 est. until 0400 est. February 15th (e.g. [email protected]) Remember me Forgot Password? 4 ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — Nothing is more critical in the field than ready, reliable, and lethal munitions; this is the calling of Chief Warrant Officer 5 Fatugygenea “Nai-Nai” Harris.
Ex-Army brat has been inspecting ammo for 40 years and counting

1 month ago | dvidshub.net | Matthew Wheaton

4 RADFORD, Va. — Don “Turk” Turkovich has been traveling his entire life. The soon-to-be 73-year-old is a former Army brat. His father, Albert Turkovich served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam, spent 24 years wearing a uniform for the Army, and he retired as a major. Born in Landau in der Pfalz, Germany, Turk spent his childhood in many places, including Monterrey, California; El Paso, Texas; Huntsville, Alabama; and Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
JMC’s chaplain coordinates morale helicopter rides at Crane

1 month ago | dvidshub.net | Matthew Wheaton

4 CRANE, Ind. — Maj. Simon Jackson, the Joint Munitions Command’s chaplain, tapped into his roots. Jackson, a Shelbyville, Indiana, native, recently visited the Crane Army Ammunition Activity, a subordinate installation of JMC, to engage with the employees there. Jackson’s visit helped him build relationships and show appreciation for their dedication.
Duncan takes over as Joint Munitions Command's commander

1 month ago | dvidshub.net | Matthew Wheaton

4 ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL, Ill. — Brig. Gen. Daniel Duncan has taken over as the commander of the Joint Munitions Command. The Missoula, Montana, native assumed control from Brig. Gen. Ronnie Anderson Jr. on April 25 in a change of command ceremony held inside Heritage Hall at the Rock Island Arsenal. Lt. Gen.