WILLIAMSBURG—Steven Digby, from Williamsburg, serves as a government civilian with Naval Medical Readiness Logistics Command (NMRLC) in Williamsburg, supporting expeditionary medical logistics efforts that directly enable the warfighter.
Raised in a military family, Digby moved often and learned some of the skills and values needed to succeed in the Navy while living in Williamsburg. Digby graduated from Jamestown High School in 2001.
“My parents both served, which had us moving consistently until such time we moved to Williamsburg, where I attended high school,” Digby said. “Upon graduation, I then enlisted and started my career and journey before settling roots back here.”
Digby served 23 years in uniform with the Air Force and now continues to serve as a government civilian with the Navy.
“Being raised in a family of career service members instilled early on a deep respect for service and leadership and I wanted to continue in their footsteps,” Digby said. “From this inspiration, I joined and retired from the U.S. Air Force. Following my service, I continued supporting the mission.”
Digby currently serves as a lead logistics management specialist supporting expeditionary medical logistics with the kitting and deployment of authorized medical allowance lists in support of operational forces. Digby assumed his current position after transitioning from a contractor role to government service.
“The most important benefit of transitioning to a government employee is the longevity and ultimate stability with employment,” Digby said.
Digby’s military background and experience have continued to play a role in his civilian career.
“My vast knowledge and experience from deployments and austere locations best provides context to the importance for our roles and training service members and teams when conducting kitting efforts for shipments supporting exercises or real-world deployments,” Digby said.
Headed by Capt. Christopher Barnes, NMRLC develops, acquires, produces, fields, sustains, and provides enduring lifecycle support of medical materiel solutions to the Fleet, Fleet Marine Force, and Joint Forces in high-end competition, crisis, and combat. At the forefront of Navy Medicine’s strategic evolution, NMRLC is well positioned to be the Joint Force’s premier integrated medical logistics support activity.
This year, the Navy is commemorating its contribution to the nation’s defense as the United States celebrates 250 years of independence. According to Navy officials, for more than 250 years, the Navy has sailed the globe defending freedom and protecting prosperity.
With 90% of global commerce traveling by sea and access to the internet relying on the security of undersea fiber-optic cables, Navy officials continue to emphasize that the prosperity of the United States is directly linked to recruiting and retaining talented people from across the rich fabric of America.
Digby said one of his proudest moments came during his final deployment in 2020.
“Following my final deployment in 2020, I was recognized with the General Lew Allen Jr. Trophy, which is a prestigious annual award, recognizing my outstanding contributions to Air Force logistics,” Digby said.