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Marines attached to 3rd Transportation Support Battalion, 3rd Marine Logistic Group, move a hose reel system during Operation Pacific Reach Exercise 2017 (OPRex17). OPRex17 is a bilateral training event designed to ensure readiness and sustain the ROK-U.S. Alliance by exercising an Area Distribution Center (ADC), an Air Terminal Supply Point (ATSP), Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore (CJLOTS), and the use of rail, inland waterways, and coastal lift operations to validate the operational reach concept.

July 13, 2017

Extending Operational Sustainment in Korea

Republic of Korea — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Pacific Command website — Providing joint operational sustainment in the Korean theater of operations (KTO) to ensure the commander is able to maintain operational options and reach presents challenging and unique opportunities for U.S. Forces Korea (USFK), the United Nations Combined Forces Command, and Republic of Korea (ROK) forces.

A Marine calibrates a three-dimensional printer during the 3-D Printing Training Course at Marine Corps Base Camp Lejeune, North Carolina. Marines have been embracing 3-D printing for several years now, and there are more than 40 units using 3-D printers in the field to build drones, buildings, vehicles and other items out of various materials. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Ian Leones)

July 13, 2017

Marine Corps’ acquisition command ensures 3-D parts are safe, certified

MARINE CORPS BASE QUANTICO, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Systems Command website — From building drones to creating replacement parts for Assault Amphibious Vehicles, Marine Corps Systems Command is helping Marines stay abreast of innovative technology through 3-D printing.

Saplay Seke, a business process analyst in DLA Troop Support’s audit readiness office, facilitated a process-improvement event to address an issue related to how DLA employees communicate the status of transactions in their business software. His efforts led to a cost avoidance of $243,000 over three years. Photo by Shawn J. Jones

July 13, 2017

Minor adjustment to order-tracking process yields major cost avoidance

PHILADELPHIA — Saplay Seke, a business process analyst in DLA Troop Support’s Process Compliance directorate, facilitated a series of discussions using continuous process improvement techniques to address an issue related to how DLA employees communicate the status of transactions in their business software.

July 13, 2017

Ohio National Guard’s 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team (Buckeye) celebrates a century of service in July

COLUMBUS, Ohio — On July 18, the Ohio National Guard's 37th Infantry Brigade Combat Team will celebrate 100 years of service to the state and nation.

Navy Supply Corps Capt. Harry T. Thetford has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia.

July 13, 2017

Thetford recognized for achievements as commander of Norfolk distribution center

NORFOLK, Virginia — Navy Supply Corps Capt. Harry T. Thetford has been awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia.

Senior Airman Austin, 380th Expeditionary Maintenance Squadron aerospace ground equipment journeyman, searches for an oil filter July 12, 2017, at an undisclosed location in southwest Asia. AGE flight members work 24/7 overcoming obstacles in the AOR to ensure equipment needed to launch aircraft are always ready when needed. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Preston Webb)

July 13, 2017

Deployed aerospace ground equipment technicians keep mission flying high

Southwest ASIA, — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Air Forces Central Command website — At the 380th Air Expeditionary Wing, if planes aren’t in the air, they’re constantly receiving maintenance to return to the fight. Aerospace ground equipment specialists play a pivotal role in ensuring 380 AEW aircraft are flight ready.

Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith retires July 13 from serving as director of Logistics Operations for DLA and after 35 years of Navy service.

July 13, 2017

DLA Logistics Operations director retires after 35 years of Navy service

Navy Rear Adm. Vincent Griffith expected time in the Navy to be the launching point for his dream career in big business. Instead, it filled him with such overwhelming patriotism and loyalty that a few years turned into 35.

Army Col. Mark Simerly, DLA Troop Support incoming commander, passes the DLA flag to Army Master Sgt. Jose Moraga, DLA Troop Support senior enlisted service member, during a change of command ceremony July 11 in Philadelphia. Simerly was previously the director of capabilities, development and integration with the Combined Arms Support Command at Fort Lee, Virginia.

July 12, 2017

‘Warfighter’s logistician’ takes charge of DLA Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — Army Col. Mark Simerly assumed command of DLA Troop Support during a ceremony July 11 in Philadelphia. Outgoing Commander Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton encouraged the Troop Support workforce to keep being innovative.

Airmen assigned to the 557th Expeditionary RED HORSE, wait for further instructions while working on a construction site June 27, 2017, in Southwest Asia. The squadron is tasked with constructing a new 332nd Air Expeditionary Wing mission support industrial complex and life support area, to include facilities, utilities and roads, providing the wing with increased capabilities. (U.S. Air Force photo/Senior Airman Damon Kasberg)

July 12, 2017

Tenacious Airmen Tackle Toughest Construction Jobs

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — On a construction site at an undisclosed location here, all five senses are constantly bombarded. The sun scorches, gusting winds kick up sand and dirt, and deafening machines saturate the air with fumes. For combat engineers, this is an average day at work.

Cybercrime is still a growing problem, mostly because your computer likely has everything that fraudsters would like to steal. Your bank information, family photos, and other private documents and data.

July 12, 2017

FBI publishes 2016 Internet Crime Report

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Cybercrime is still a growing problem, mostly because your computer likely has everything that fraudsters would like to steal. Your bank information, family photos, and other private documents and data.