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Small Tribes of Western Washington’s David Gibson helps Titiana Burks
collect her food order at the STOWW distribution center in Lakewood.

Feb. 1, 2017

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — With DLA’s help, a USDA program helps residents of American Indian reservations get the produce they need.

Business analyst Jarvis Beaver uses expressive body language to teach agency students American Sign Language.

Feb. 1, 2017

Transcending the Spoken Word

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — An increasing number of the DLA population uses American Sign Language to communicate. Now, the agency is providing ways to educate employees in ASL.

The building, designed by Clark Nexsen, features extensive use of natural lighting. Other environmentally friendly features include energy efficient lighting and equipment with motion and occupancy sensors, rainwater harvesting, extensive use of recycled and local materials, green roofs, photovoltaic panels on the roof, maximized solar orientation, and increased levels of insulation.

Feb. 1, 2017

Grand, Green Opening

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — A new state-of-the-art headquarters building for DLA Distribution replaces decades-old buildings designed for a different purpose.

Joe Yoswa, director, DLA Public Affairs.

Feb. 1, 2017

A Conversation with … Joe Yoswa

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The director of DLA Public Affairs talks about how the written word helps DLA promote its values and build reputations.

The Defense Federal Community Equal Employment Opportunity Federal Women’s Program will host the 2017 Women of the Year Luncheon and Women's Leadership Summit Mar. 22.

Feb. 1, 2017

DSCC hosts Federal Women’s Program Summit and Luncheon

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Federal Community Equal Employment Opportunity Federal Women’s Program will host the 2017 Women of the Year Luncheon and Women's Leadership Summit Mar. 22.

Feb. 1, 2017

African American History Month

COLUMBUS, Ohio — In celebration of African American History Month, DLA is releasing historic interviews of DLA African American employees. Listen to their stories and learn about DLA history.

Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton, DLA Troop Support commander, stands with Sheilah D. Vance, Esq., professor at Villanova University Law School, who was the guest speaker at the annual Martin Luther King, Jr. Day observance program Jan. 26.

Feb. 1, 2017

Troop Support celebrates MLK legacy

PHILADELPHIA — The national day of service on Jan. 16 is a day set aside to follow Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s message of the “Beloved Community” by serving others, a guest speaker told NSA Philadelphia employees during a program honoring the civil rights leader Jan. 26.

Melinda Charles, a management and program analyst at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been awarded the Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation and Automation Award.

Feb. 1, 2017

Susquehanna’s Charles awarded Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation and Automation Award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Melinda Charles, a management and program analyst at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been awarded the Edward Sweger DLA Distribution Systems Innovation and Automation Award for her accomplishments as the lead architect and developer of a mission critical business intelligence suite of applications.

Laurie Darrisaw, DLA Aviation Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Office at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia

Feb. 1, 2017

I am DLA

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Highlighting Laurie Darrisaw, An equal employment opportunity specialist and training coordinator in the DLA Aviation Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity Office at Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Chief Warrant Officer 2 Larry Lyons (blue helmet) serves at DLA Energy Pacific at Okinawa, Japan, as an operations and plans officer for bulk fuel receipt, storage, and inventory management and distribution. Part of his responsibilities are to help administer a six-month augmentee program where DLA Energy Pacific at Okinawa gives fuel Marines a chance to learn pipeline, lab, tanks, bunkering and tank gauging operations.

Feb. 1, 2017

DLA Warrant Officers

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — DLA’s warrant officers are small in number, but their impact is felt throughout the enterprise. They play a critical role in providing support to commanders, service members and DLA customers.

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