SAGAMI SUPPLY DEPOT, Japan – U.S. Army Soldiers from the 308th Medical Logistics Company, 145th Multifunctional Medical Battalion, 2nd Medical Brigade, are enhancing their logistical readiness during Operation Patriot Press at Sagami Supply Depot, Japan.
Operation Patriot Press is a large-scale, multi-component logistics exercise spanning several months. It integrates U.S. Army Reserve, National Guard, and active-duty forces to strengthen sustainment capabilities. For the 308th MEDLOG Co., the exercise offers an opportunity to refine skills in medical inventory management, supply accountability, and joint operations with Department of the Army civilians and host-nation contractors.
At Sagami, containers of Class VIII medical supplies arrive sealed with caulk to protect their contents from Japan’s high humidity. Soldiers remove the sealant, open each container, and conduct a detailed inventory to verify quantities, expiration dates, and serviceability. Once processed, the supplies remain staged until requested by military hospitals and clinics across the Indo-Pacific region.
“Working alongside the contractors has been really good,” said Staff Sgt. Preston Cook, a medical logistics specialist with the 308th. “They’re great people with a lot of knowledge. I feel confident any time I go to them that they’ll have the answers I need and vice versa.”
Sagami Supply Depot is a key logistics hub in the Pacific theater, supporting Army medical operations across the region. The exercise allows Army medical logisticians to train in a real-world setting, supporting joint and combined operations across time zones and organizational structures — vital elements of large-scale combat operations.
“This supply depot supports five major hospitals,” said Cook. “As a Reserve Soldier, we don’t get to do this every day. So not only are we supporting the area hospitals, but we’re also getting real, hands-on training.”
Exercises like Operation Patriot Press allow medical sustainment units to reinforce core logistics skills while strengthening partnerships across Army components and the civilian workforce.
“There are so many different ways of doing things,” said Cook. “Every country and every city has its own challenges. This exercise helps us understand what to expect. If I were deployed and knew I was getting supplies from here, I’d know exactly what I’m getting and how to manage my time to support the mission.”
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07.15.2025
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07.30.2025 17:06
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