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News | Feb. 11, 2016

Yokosuka’s Cole wins employee of the quarter award

By DLA Distribution Public Affairs DLA Distribution Public Affairs

Scott Cole, traffic management specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, has been named DLA Distribution’s Employee of the Quarter for first quarter, fiscal year 2016, for his involvement with the Transportation Protective Service program.

Cole oversees the execution of the TPS program, a new reimbursable mission that involves the transfer of responsibility for the movement of classified, controlled, and signature service shipments within mainland Japan from the Air Mobility Command. 

Cole conducted extensive planning with AMC, DLA Distribution, and other stakeholders, which included funding analysis, identifying vehicle and personnel resources, developing a concept of operations and inter-service agreement, and developing escort trips and contingency plans.  To date, Cole has coordinated eight runs, with a reimbursable value of approximately $58,000. 

In addition to the TPS program, Cole was instrumental in the USS Ronald Regan’s successful return to home port.  He provided oversight, in conjunction with the Fleet Logistics Center’s logistic support representatives, for the coordinated Carrier Air Wing Five’s offload, an evolution that required more than 150 commercial trucks, and more than 55 trucks for the Aircraft Intermediate Maintenance Department material.

“Mr. Cole’s uncompromising work ethic, dedication, and professional acumen positively impacted the mission of DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan,” said Thelmo Santos, director of DLA Distribution Yokosuka’s Transportation Division.  “He is an independent worker and attains superior results.  He is an outstanding professional who has earned the respect of his superiors, peers, and subordinates.”