 The Navy Supply Corps celebrated its 219th birthday Sunday. In 1795, Congress passed the bill signed by President George Washington, which created the office of purveyor of public supplies. This led to today's Navy Supply Corps. Supply officers are trained in supply chain management, acquisition management, and operational logistics. They attend a 20-week basic qualification course at the Navy Supply Corps School in Newport, Rhode Island. Supply officers are business managers that lead logistics specialists, culinary specialists, and ship servicemen to ensure you have the supplies, equipment, and proper meals to stay mission ready. Today there are more than 3,500 active duty and reserve supply corps officers keeping the Navy running. From the Defense Media Activity, I'm Petty Officer Tony Rosa.