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Eric Santiago, accountable property officer at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, has been awarded the Commander’s Mission Impact Award for first quarter fiscal year 2016.

Jan. 29, 2016

Pearl Harbor’s Santiago awarded Commander’s Mission Impact Award

PEARL HARBOR, Hawaii — Eric Santiago, accountable property officer at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Pearl Harbor, Hawaii, has been awarded the Commander’s Mission Impact Award for first quarter fiscal year 2016.

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Installation Energy Director Pam Griffith, second from far left, and other stakeholders break ground on the Army’s first-ever hybrid solar and wind energy project at Fort Hood, Texas, Jan. 28. DLA Energy supported the Army’s renewable energy goals through a contract awarded Jan. 15.

Jan. 29, 2016

DLA Energy helps Army shape first large-scale renewable energy portfolio at Fort Hood

FORT HOOD, Texas — Defense Logistics Agency Energy and other stakeholders broke ground Jan. 28 on the Army’s first-ever hybrid solar and wind energy project at Fort Hood, Texas.

Army 1st Sgt. Michael S. Warren, Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation senior enlisted advisor, has been selected to attend the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy at Ft. Bliss, Texas.

Jan. 28, 2016

Susquehanna installation senior advisor selected for USASMA

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army 1st Sgt. Michael S. Warren, Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation senior enlisted advisor, has been selected to attend the U.S. Army Sergeants Major Academy at Ft. Bliss, Texas.

Defense Supply Center Columbus celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 20 inside the Building 20 Auditorium. Among the handful of performers and speakers was the Genesis Dance Troupe, who performed "The Heart That Forgives."

Jan. 28, 2016

Columbus celebrates MLK holiday

COLUMBUS, Ohio — From poetry to dance to songs to motivational speakers, Defense Supply Center Columbus celebrated the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Jan. 20 inside DLA Land and Maritime’s Building 20 auditorium. Celebrated on the third Monday of January, the remembrance of Dr. King is a time when the nation pauses to remember his life and work, but

DLA Aviation at Richmond hosts a leadership professional development event for the 128th Aviation Brigade from Fort Eustis, Virginia Jan. 21, 2016.DLA Aviation Commander Allan Day, standing center, and 128th Aviation Brigade Commander Army Col. John Smith, standing left, facilitate discussions on demand chain processes in acquiring parts.

Jan. 28, 2016

128th Aviation Brigade learns about DLA Aviation missions

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Richmond hosted a leadership professional development event for the 128th Aviation Brigade from Fort Eustis, Virginia Jan. 21, 2016. The training provided awareness and knowledge of DLA and how it interfaces with Army tactical units. The 128th conducts all Army Aviation maintenance training for enlisted and warrant officers and pushes about 6,000 students through the program annually.

Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin along with USTRANSCOM Command Sgt. Maj. William Turner and Army Sgt. Maj. Rodger Mansker visited DLA Distribution leadership on Jan. 20.

Jan. 27, 2016

Distribution leadership hosts DLA Command Sergeant Major

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Defense Logistics Agency Senior Enlisted Leader Army Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin along with USTRANSCOM Command Sgt. Maj. William Turner and Army Sgt. Maj. Rodger Mansker visited DLA Distribution on Jan. 20 to learn how the organization performs storage and distribution functions for the military services and other key customers.

DLA Director Lt. Gen. Andrew Busch, left, with Command Sgt. Maj. Charles Tobin, right, speak to DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, employees at the Dec. 18 Town Hall.

Jan. 27, 2016

DLA Director hosts town hall with Red River employees

RED RIVER, Texas — Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch visited DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, on Dec. 18.

DLA Troop Support and NAVSUP Weapons Systems Support employees sing “We Shall Overcome” during a ceremony in honor of Civil Rights leader Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Jan. 21 in Philadelphia. Key Arts Production performed a multimedia presentation titled “King’s Dream” which outlined King’s life from childhood, his leadership in the Civil Rights Movement and assassination in 1968.

Jan. 27, 2016

‘King’s Dream’ for justice, equality remembered at annual ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Serving others is a way to live the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., the DLA Troop Support commander said during a ceremony honoring King Jan. 21.

Whitehall SWAT team member Sgt. Chad Huntzinger explained what actions the DSCC workforce should take in the immediate moments in the unlikely event an active shooter situation unfolds in Columbus at DLA Land and Maritime.

Jan. 26, 2016

DSCC conducts active shooter response training

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Whitehall Police Department and Defense Supply Center Columbus teamed up to hold active shooter response training Jan. 14 inside the Building 20 Auditorium. A packed house listened intently as Whitehall SWAT team member Sgt. Chad Huntzinger explained what actions the workforce should take in the immediate moments after an active shooter

In front of family members, friends and co-workers, the Stephen F. Byus Community Center was dedicated Jan. 21 during a ceremony on the installation. Suzanna Byus, Stephen's mother, and Navy Rear Adm. John King, DLA Land and Maritime commander, unveil the plaque that will be permanently displayed inside the center.

Jan. 22, 2016

DLA Land and Maritime cements legacy of fallen hero

COLUMBUS, Ohio — DLA Land and Maritime on Jan. 21 paid a final tribute to one if its own, renaming a newly renovated building to honor a fallen hero, Stephen Byus.