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Brad Sparks, a pest controller at DLA checks a mosquito trap to see if any live specimens have been captured. Each week Sparks collects the samples and sends them to a laboratory to test for the presence of the Zika virus.

July 12, 2016

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime health officials are working with Army entomologists to collect mosquito samples on its installation in Columbus, Ohio, to test for the Zika virus.

Ryan Miller, a materials examiner and identifier in the Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking division of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the week for the week of July 4 to 8.

July 11, 2016

Miller named Susquehanna’s Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Ryan Miller, a materials examiner and identifier in the Preservation, Packaging, Packing and Marking division of DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the week for the week of July 4 to 8.

Navy Capt. John T. Palmer, former commander of DLA Distribution Mapping, has been nominated for promotion to the rank of Rear Adm.

July 11, 2016

Former Distribution mapping commander selected for promotion to rear admiral lower half

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Secretary of Defense Ash Carter recently announced that Navy Capt. John T. Palmer, former commander of DLA Distribution Mapping, has been nominated for promotion to the rank of Rear Adm.

Dr. Eva George, associate professor of History and Cultural Studies at Capital University, speaks to an audience at Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime in Columbus, Ohio as part of the agency's Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) Pride program.

July 11, 2016

DLA Land and Maritime celebrates LGBT pride

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The theme at the 2nd annual Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender (LGBT) Pride event at Defense Supply Center Columbus was “celebration” – a celebration of community, acceptance, respect, and wholeness.Wholeness was one of the central topics of the presentation given by the event’s guest speaker, Dr. Eva George, associate professor of History and

Former Defense Logistics Agency Vice Director Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Loren Reno shares his experiences with a group of associates in the Level I Mentoring Program. The program instructs associates in areas such as emotional intelligence, behavior based interviewing, stress management and how to conduct meetings.

July 11, 2016

Mentoring program welcomes former DLA vice director

COLUMBUS, Ohio — During a recent visit to Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime, former DLA Vice Director Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Loren Reno shared his experiences with a group of associates in the Level I Mentoring Program. “The most important quality is serving, not gathering power and position,” Reno said. “Managers manage, leaders serve.” With more than three

Fire Chief Don Rodgers, Fire & Emergency Services, Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, and the Fire Prevention Office urge employees to practice safe grilling techniques. (2015 File Photo)

July 11, 2016

Partners in Protection: Safety Tips on Barbecuing

RICHMOND, Va. — It’s that time of the year when we pull out the grills, whether it is charcoal or gas, and start barbecuing. July is a peak month for grill fires. Here are some tips on a good safe barbecuing.

Students in the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Leadership Executive Advanced Development course

July 8, 2016

Foreign officers' course visits DLA Distribution for lesson on DoD logistics

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On July 6, students in the Navy Supply Corps School’s International Leadership Executive Advanced Development course visited the Department of Defense’s largest distribution center to learn how DoD does global logistics.

Defense Logistics Agency won five fiscal 2015 Department of Defense Value Engineering Awards. From left to right: Kristen Baldwin, Acting, Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Systems Engineering; Edilia Correa, DLA Logistics Operations, Technical and Quality Assurance; Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day, DLA Aviation Commander; Brodie Whitehead and Calvin Lee, DLA Aviation; Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, DLA Director; Frank Dipofi, DLA Aviation; Milton Lewis and Rocky Sunday, DLA Land and Maritime; Dale Roberts, DLA Aviation; Amelia Walling, DLA Land and Maritime and Jorge Betancourt, DLA Aviation. DLA Aviation won in three of the five award categories.

July 7, 2016

DLA Aviation Engineering Directorate wins prestigious awards

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Engineering Directorate’s Engineering and Technology Division was recently recognized by the Department of Defense for its outstanding contributions to this nation’s warfighters through cost savings or avoidances, quality improvements and efficiencies.

Army Col. Michael Lopez was recognized with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his accomplishments as deputy director, DLA Distribution Current Operations.

July 7, 2016

Former Current Operations deputy receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Former DLA Distribution Current Operations deputy director Army Col. Michael C. Lopez was recognized with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his three years of service to the organization.

July 6, 2016

DLA to hold Restoration Advisory Board meeting July 11 in Chesterfield

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Logistics Agency officials from Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia will host a Restoration Advisory Board meeting at 7:30 p.m., July 11, 2016. The meeting is open to the public.

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