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Nov. 16, 2016

DLA Profiles in Resiliency, Donna Walker-Griffin/Kristina Cassidy, HR

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employee resiliency is something we can all support. The Profiles in Resiliency video series highlights different employees sharing their story and what they did to stay strong and resilient.

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force members prepare to construct a container delivery system bundle at Yokota Air Base, Japan, Nov. 7, 2016. As part of Keen Sword 17, U.S. and Japan Self-Defense Force members participated in C-17 Globemaster III tie-down training, UH-1N Iroquois night flight familiarization and C-130 Hercules container delivery system bundle drops, each designed to increase combat readiness and interoperability within the framework of the U.S.-Japan alliance. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Delano Scott/Released)

Nov. 15, 2016

US, Japan forces work together during Keen Sword

YOKOTA AIR BASE, Japan (AFNS) — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force website — Members from the Japan Self-Defense Forces and U.S. Forces, Japan, came together for Keen Sword 2017 at Yokota Air Base from Oct. 30 – Nov. 11. KS17 involved U.S. forces and the JSDF from all components of both militaries, training to conduct bilateral operations in support of the defense of Japan.

A crane at DLA Distribution Bahrain prepares to load one of the first of five trucks that will be transporting supplies using the emerging Trans-Arabian Network routes.

Nov. 15, 2016

Distribution partners with TRANSCOM to ship materials using the emerging Trans-Arabian Network routes

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution is partnering with the United States Transportation Command to schedule strategic sustainment material through the emerging Trans-Arabian Network routes.

Stephanie McKinley encourages the NSA Philadelphia workforce to embrace indigenous cultures during the annual National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month observance Nov. 10. McKinley is a linguist, global liaison and cultural connector who was born into the Baule Tribe in Abidjan, Cote d’Ivoire, West Africa.

Nov. 15, 2016

Linguist encourages workforce to embrace indigenous cultures during annual Native American observance

PHILADELPHIA — America’s indigenous cultures should be embraced, the guest speaker at the annual National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month observance told NSA Philadelphia employees Nov. 10.

From the halls of McNamara, Happy Birthday to the Marine Corps!

Nov. 15, 2016

Marine Corps’ 241st birthday brings out Marine spirit

Marines and friends of the military service filled the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium to celebrate the Marine Corps' 241st birthday Nov. 10.

DLA Aviation spotlights Andre Desima.

Nov. 14, 2016

Aviation Employee Spotlight: Andre Desima

RICHMOND, Va. — DLA Aviation's Public Affairs Office spotlights Andre Desima, a team lead in the Supplier Operations Commodities Directorate. Desima enjoys coming to work because he gets to influence production.

Mike Scott and Tony Poleo field questions from Cost Summit VII attendees.

Nov. 14, 2016

Cost summit continues pursuit of financial transparency

In an ongoing effort to facilitate discussion of financial issues with its customers, Defense Logistics Agency Finance and Logistics Operations leaders hosted their quarterly cost summit at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Nov. 7.

Tech. Sgt. Justin, 380th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron, directs Tech. Sgt. Joshua, 380th ECES, in moving a new fuel bladder from the shipping container to an empty berm at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 9, 2016. This bladder is the first of four scheduled for replacement over the next month. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Christopher Carwile)

Nov. 12, 2016

Fueling the 380 AEW, coalition partners

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Forces Central Command website — The Fuels Management Flight of the 380th Expeditionary Logistics and Readiness Squadron replaced the first of four fuel bladders identified as unserviceable at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia, Nov. 9.

Maintainers - The Driving Force

Nov. 10, 2016

Tribute to aircraft maintainers added to Heritage Today video series

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force website — The ‘Driving Force – Maintainers’ pays tribute to aircraft maintenance Airmen and focuses on the dedication and culture of the more than 100,000 Total Force flight line warriors serving today.

161104-N-VR008-0102 PACIFIC OCEAN (Nov. 4, 2016) An F-35B Lightning II aircraft takes off from the flight deck of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6) during flight operations. The F-35B short takeoff/vertical landing (STOVL) variant is the world’s first supersonic STOVL stealth aircraft. America, with Marine Operational Test and Evaluation Squadron 1 (VMX-1), Marine Fighter Attack Squadron 211 (VMFA-211) and Air Test and Evaluation Squadron 23 (VX-23) embarked, are underway conducting operational testing and the third phase of developmental testing for the F-35B Lightning II aircraft, respectively. The tests will evaluate the full spectrum of joint strike fighter measures of suitability and effectiveness in an at-sea environment. (U.S. Navy photo by Petty Officer 3rd Class Kyle Goldberg/Released)

Nov. 9, 2016

First F-35B Power Module, Engine Swap Take Place on USS America

PACIFIC OCEAN — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Pacific Command website — The F-35B Lightning II completed a new milestone during its third and final Developmental Test Phase (DT-III) by successfully completing the first power module and engine swap at sea in the hangar bay of amphibious assault ship USS America (LHA 6).