Delaware National Guard Region 1 Logistics Conference held in Wilmington Story and photo by Capt. Walter Bruhl, Supply Management Mr. Bill Watkins from the National Guard Bureau was the guest speaker this year. Logisticians from Region 1 gathered for the annual Region 1 Logistics Conference on September 17 and 18 at the Hilton Hotel in Wilmington. The conference was sponsored by Col. Peter S. Fedorkowicz, Director of Logistics (DOL) for the Delaware Army National Guard. This year's hot topics are Single Stock Fund, fielding of Supply Property (R) module, Integrated Materiel Automation Program, Improved Physical Fitness Uniforms, Central Issuing Facility, Connelly Award for region 1, WEB Logistics Integrated Database, shortfall in HMMWV’s and the Second Beret. The conference began with opening remarks by Col. Fedorkowicz, welcoming the region 1 members. Col. Ron Cefalone, the Eagle Support Services representative for the region and the conference facilitator, followed. The conference is comprised of DOLs, Service Maintenance Managers, Supply Management Officers, Logistic Management Officers, Combat Service Support Automated Management Office, Food Service and Transportation personnel, and others representatives from the 13 states that make up the region. This year the guest speaker was Mr. Bill Watkins from the National Guard Bureau. Col. Cefalone, the Eagle rep and DOL for New Jersey, started the conference off on Tuesday, September 17. Basic introductions of the region members and updates in the Logistics community were discussed with a special presentation from a COBRO Corporation representative on the Material Returns process. Mid-morning the region members moved out to their focus groups and began addressing issues most important to them in their area of expertise. This was an excellent opportunity to network with other region representatives and express concerns and success stories for working issues and projects. The group reconvened Wednesday September 18 for a presentation from Mr. Bill Watkins and closing remarks from both Col. Cefalone and Col. Fedorkowicz. Col. Cefalone received good feedback for the EAGLE committee. The day ended with everyone departing for their home station with a new appreciation as to why our state is called 'The Small Wonder.'

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