The supply team on the Navy destroyer USS Nitze works closely with Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Norfolk to get the repair parts it needs to complete its mission while at sea. DLA also resupplies the kitchens with food along with other materiel needed to meet mission requirements around the globe. The USS Nitze (DDG-94) is the 16th Flight IIA Arleigh Burke class guided missile destroyer and is named after Paul H. Nitze. Nitze, who served as Secretary of the Navy under President Lyndon B. Johnson and as chief arms control adviser in the administration of President Ronald Reagan. Watch this video to learn more about how DLA does its part to keep the supply chain open and get the USS Nitze the supplies they need to be mission ready.

What is the heartbeat of a ship? The Supply Department of course! No one knows this better than the Supply team on the USS Nitze. DLA does its part to keep the "blood" flowing to the heart by keeping the supply chain open and getting them the supplies they need to be mission ready. #WarfighterAlways #USSNitze