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Spc. Aaron Dumond (left), a team leader with D Company, 23rd Brigade Engineer Battalion, 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team, reads off a list of required items needed for turning in their Deployable Rapid Assembly Shelter.

May 24, 2017

Joint Base LewisMcChord, Washington — The 1-2 Stryker Brigade Combat Team has been taking part in an installation wide material management program to synchronize and execute material management actions and increase on hand equipment readiness.

Screenshot is opening scene of DLA Energy Aerospace's commercial, "DLA Energy-Aerospace When You Just Need to be Above the Rest." The video was created to showcase products that are managed by the division.

May 24, 2017

New video highlights DLA Energy Aerospace

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — A new video featuring Defense Logistics Agency Energy Aerospace Energy was release on DLA’s YouTube page.

Marine Corps Col. A. J. Manuel, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Marine Corps logistics lead, serves cake to Marine Corps Staff Sgt. Elizabeth Najieb, a V-22 weapon system customer account specialist, Marine Division, Customer Operations Directorate, DLA Aviation, during the DLA Aviation Marine Corps’ 105th aviation birthday celebration held May 22, 2017 in the Center Restaurant on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. The cake was made by Juan Delvalle, a retired food service Marine instructor from Fort Lee, Virginia’s Marine Corps Detachment Food Service School.

May 24, 2017

DLA Aviation Marines celebrate birth of Marine Aviation

Richmond, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Marines will now eat cake twice a year in celebration of the Marine Corps Birthday and in recognition of the birth of Marine Aviation May 22, 1912.

Les Cruise, a World War II veteran, relates stories of his experiences in Europe as a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, including the painful losses of his friends during combat, to the Naval Support Activity Philadelphia workforce during a Memorial Day observance May 18.

May 24, 2017

D-Day veteran reflects during Memorial Day observance

PHILADELPHIA — A World War II combat veteran offered a narrative of his military service in Europe to Naval Support Activity Philadelphia employees as part of a Memorial Day observance May 18.

Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Erik R. Naley, assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia, in a ceremony May 26.

May 24, 2017

Naley recognized for achievements as commander of Bahrain distribution center

MANAMA, Bahrain — Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Erik R. Naley has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Bahrain, Southwest Asia.

Army Gen. Gustave F. Perna (center), commanding general of the U.S. Army Materiel Command visited DLA Distribution May 18 for an overview of DLA Distribution, and a roundtable discussion with Distribution leadership.

May 23, 2017

Distribution headquarters hosts AMC commanding general

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army General Gustave F. Perna, commanding general of the U.S. Army Materiel Command visited DLA Distribution May 18 for an overview of DLA Distribution and senior leader roundtable.

Nancy Martin, Troop Support Medical supply chain, accepted the gold medal on behalf of the Medical Surgical Prime Vendor team for the Economy in Government Operations Achievement award at the Excellence in Government Awards ceremony in Philadelphia May 18. Gary Renfrow (left), a vice chair of the Philadelphia Federal Executive Board, presented the award. Other members of the MSPV team include Steve Bollendorf, Maryann DiMeo, David Zarenkiewicz, Brian Mason, Tara J. Perrien and Gail Viola. Photo by Ed Maldonado.

May 23, 2017

Troop Support employees earn medals at Philly-area federal awards ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — Several Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support employees were recognized for their public service contributions during an award ceremony May 18.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Deputy Commander Charlie Lilli speaks to strategic supplier alliance executives, DLA Aviation leadership, and military customer senior leaders during a Senior Executive Partnership Roundtable, May 10, 2017 at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

May 23, 2017

SEPRT held in Richmond, moving from managing parts to strategic solutions

Richmond, Virginia — The annual Senior Executive Partnership Roundtable was held at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, May 10. The SEPRT gathers senior executives from strategic supplier alliances to meet with the Defense Logistics Agency leadership and military customer senior leaders to discuss general issues affecting DLA Aviation suppliers.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Support Team deployee Valerie Ashe shakes DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day’s hand at the conclusion of his last Town Hall May 17, 2017 in the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

May 23, 2017

DLA Aviation commander shares followership thoughts, thanks employees at final Town Hall

RIchmond, Va. — Employees packed the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, May 17 for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day’s last Town Hall.

Airman 1st Class Jacob Smith, 374th Maintenance Squadron propulsion apprentice, practices on a C-130H Hercules training component, May 16, 2017, at Yokota Air Base, Japan. Smith is in the Organizational Maintenance and Troubleshooting course taught by instructors with the 373rd Training Squadron Detachment 15. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Donald Hudson)

May 22, 2017

Sharpening PACAF Maintainers

Yokota Air Base, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Yokota Air Base website — Part of the training Air Force aircraft maintainers go through is a hands-on assessment of their skills to evaluate if they can effectively trouble shoot engine problems with minimal supervision.

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