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Nov. 19, 2015

DLA Energy employees empowered for success

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The start of a new year is a perfect time to pick up a new skill or two, and thanks to the Defense Logistics Agency Enterprise Rotation Program three DLA Energy employees will get the opportunity while exploring another part of the agency.

Defense Logistics Agency Equal Employment Opportunity Technician Charnika Hayes, center, discusses with her mentors DLA EEO Staff Director Janice Samuel, left, and DLA EEO Deputy Director Bridget Lanier, right, her new roles and responsibilities during the six-month rotation with DLA EEO.

Nov. 16, 2015

DLA Energy employee finds fulfillment in rotation program

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A DLA Energy employee is motivated by leadership and workforce development programs that propel individuals into a new purpose.

Army Staff Sgt. David Lewis, a parachute rigger assigned to DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., works to cut a dryer vent in the side of a home as part of a project with Habitat for Humanity to rehab a home for a local veteran.

Nov. 13, 2015

Susquehanna military help a local veteran in need

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Assisting Habitat for Humanity of the Greater Harrisburg Area, several military members stationed at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., along with others from Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, helped rehab a home in a unique way – by veterans for a veteran.

Shawn Searer, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., maintenance supervisor, carries on Marine Corps tradition by cutting the cake as the most senior Marine at the organization.

Nov. 12, 2015

Susquehanna distribution center celebrates the Marine Corps’ Birthday

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., celebrated the Marine Corps' Birthday by honoring former and current Marine employees.

Vietnam Veteran Rodney Brown, center, is honored by DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, left, and Tierre Turner, stuntman, right, for his service in Vietnam in August.

Nov. 9, 2015

Susquehanna Vietnam Veteran reflects on his time in the Marine Corps

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Rodney Brown, a material examiner and identifier at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., served four years in the United States Marine Corps. Remembering all of our Veterans this week, DLA Distribution is honoring Brown’s service in Vietnam.

Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix, attends the third annual NDTA-USTRANSCOM fall meeting as a panelist.

Nov. 6, 2015

DLA Distribution commander participates in panel at annual NDTA-USTRANSCOM fall meeting

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix, attended the third annual National Defense Transportation Association – U.S. Transportation Command fall meeting at the Gaylord National Harbor Hotel in National Harbor, Md., just outside of Washington, DC, from September 28 through 30.

Brian Farnsworth and Michael Verton, quality assurance evaluators at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., have received the Global Distribution Excellence: Quarterly Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service award.

Nov. 6, 2015

Tobyhanna’s Farnsworth and Verton win Global Distribution Excellence: Quarterly Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service award

TOBYHANNA, Pennsylvania — Brian Farnsworth and Michael Verton, quality assurance evaluators at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Tobyhanna, Pa., have received the Global Distribution Excellence: Quarterly Contract Quality Assurance Program Commendable Service award for their outstanding leadership and knowledge, which resulted in a 100 percent performance for three consecutive months.

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Administrative Assistant Barbara Burger poses for a photograph in her new position in the Command Administration Support office as part of the six-month rotation program.

Nov. 4, 2015

DLA Energy employee optimistic about six-month rotation program

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Enhanced skills, experience, knowledge, confidence and networking in a competitive workforce are varied and practical benefits of an organization’s job-rotation program that employees have the opportunity to participate in to enhance their careers.

Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jayzen Bartolome has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Junior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year award for his work as the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, Storage Division leading petty officer.

Nov. 3, 2015

Yokosuka’s Bartolome receives Global Distribution Excellence: Junior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year award

YOKOSUKA, Japan — Navy Petty Officer 1st Class Jayzen Bartolome has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Junior Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year award for his work as the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, Storage Division leading petty officer.

DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix stands with The Hulk during the parade at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna on Oct. 30.

Nov. 2, 2015

DLA Distribution participates in Child Development Center parade

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — With the spookiest time of the year upon us, the tenants of Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna lined the streets surrounding the Child Development Center and the installation fire station to hand out candy to approximately 120 ghouls, goblins, superheroes and princesses on Oct. 30.