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In memoriam: President Jimmy Carter, 1924-2024

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Jan. 08, 2025
Mourning is remembering. As the nation reflects on the life of Jimmy Carter, it’s helpful to recall the many ways his administration changed the Defense Department, and what...
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CUI 101: Controlled Unclassified Information markings refresher

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Jan. 07, 2025
When sharing controlled unclassified information, there’s a responsibility to safeguard the information and use controls aligning with laws, regulations and governmentwide...
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DLA Human Resources uses direct hiring authorities to fill workforce gaps

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Jan. 06, 2025
The Defense Logistics Agency’s Human Resources recruitment team is ramping up its use of direct hire authority to fill critical civilian roles within the agency.
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A short history of business systems modernization, Part 3

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Dec. 20, 2024
After years losing ground to commercial offerings, DLA finally began implementing Business Systems Modernization in November 2001. It also instituted fundamental change that...
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DLA Aviation News

Carpenter named 2024 DLA Leader of the Year for transformative leadership, innovation

Carpenter named 2024 DLA Leader of the Year for transformative leadership, innovation

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Jan. 13, 2025
Scott Carpenter, chief of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Cherry Point’s Planning and Support Division, has earned recognition as the level 4 DLA Leader of the Year...
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DOD invests $90M in hydrofluorocarbons to support military operations

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Jan. 07, 2025
The Department of Defense has made a significant investment in hydrofluorocarbons, a crucial component in various military applications, including air conditioning systems,...
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Procurement to production: Aviation, Land and Maritime team up for success at Warner Robins

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Dec. 17, 2024
The Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Warner Robins hosted a team from DLA Land and Maritime on a two-day operational tour Nov. 19-20 at the Warner Robins Air Logistics...
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The legacy engine: FRCE delivers final Harrier engine to fleet

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Dec. 13, 2024
Following the delivery of the depot's final AV-8B Harrier in September, Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) recently completed its last F402 engine maintenance event,...
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DLA Disposition Services News

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Excess military computers donated to rural Ohio schools through DLA

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Jan. 09, 2025
The National Trail Local School District in Paris, Ohio, is a small, rural district in a farming community where education funds are tight. Yet, thanks to the efforts of...
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2024 Highlights: Business Support

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Jan. 07, 2025
The Business Support directorate played a major role throughout a year focused on organizational transformation.
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Agency supports Fort Cavazos cleanup

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Jan. 02, 2025
In a display of environmental stewardship and community responsibility, soldiers stationed at Texas’ Fort Cavazos spread out across the installation and training areas to...
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2024 Highlights: North-East

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Dec. 31, 2024
The Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services North-East Region’s Director Beth Ford said that her team had a challenging and exciting 2024. “The linchpin to our success...
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DLA Distribution News

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DLA Distribution Susquehanna welcomes new Senior Enlisted Advisor

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Jan. 07, 2025
In a small ceremony held in the lobby of DLA Distribution Center Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, the organization hosted a change of responsibility ceremony Dec. 6 that welcomed...
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DLA Distribution Susquehanna town hall series focuses on face-to-face interaction

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Jan. 03, 2025
Navy Capt. Andrew Henwood, commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, hosted 12 town halls for DLA Distribution, Susquehanna personnel from...
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DLA Installation Management at Susquehanna police officers receive professional responders’ lifesaving award

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Jan. 02, 2025
Three Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management at Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, police officers were recognized for their life-saving actions during a ceremony held on...
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A year in review: DLA Distribution Commanding Officer's New Year’s message

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Dec. 26, 2024
As we come to the close of another successful year, please accept my sincere gratitude for your dedication and commitment over the 12 months.
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DLA Energy News

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DLA Energy celebrates three new Hall of Fame members

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Jan. 08, 2025
The Defense Logistics Agency Energy (DLA Energy) inducted three previous employees into the DLA Energy Hall of Fame, in a ceremony held at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on...
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DLA Energy PACE Program participant steps up: Aids force during staff shortage

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Jan. 03, 2025
Marissa Haughton, a Defense Logistics Energy Americas North employee and DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program (PACE) participant took the initiative to aid the Energy...
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College Intern leads training effort for DLA Energy BPSD

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Dec. 18, 2024
Rhiannon Staley, a fourth-year student at University of Virginia and intern, led training for Defense Logistics Agency Energy employees while working for the Business Process...
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DLA Energy employee seize opportunity for professional growth through DLA Shadow Program

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Dec. 14, 2024
Defense Logistic Energy Middle East Deputy Director James Elliot took part in the DLA Shadow Program where he shadowed the DLA Energy Deputy Commander David Kless for five...
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DLA Land and Maritime News

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DLA Maritime shipyard contracting chiefs collaborate at offsite

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Jan. 10, 2025
Defense Logistics Agency naval shipyard contracting chiefs, their support personnel and DLA Land and Maritime Procurement Process Support Directorate and Maritime Customer...
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DSCC’s Mission Park receives update

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Jan. 08, 2025
Defense Supply Center Columbus’ Mission Park recently received a ‘facelift,’ to keep the park fresh and presentable for years to come.
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Bugle calls begin January 6: DSCC to join in age-old military tradition

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Jan. 02, 2025
Reveille and Retreat are played at military installations around the world to pay respect to our nation’s colors and the brave men and women who have fought for our freedom...
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Program solves the microcircuit obsolescence puzzle

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Dec. 18, 2024
Military-grade microcircuits that keep many weapon systems humming would be in short supply if it were not for the Generalized Emulation of Microcircuits obsolescence...
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DLA Troop Support News

U.S. Army Soldiers assigned to 3rd Infantry Division Artillery enjoy a Christmas meal during their deployment to Camp Adazi, Latvia, Dec. 25, 2023. The 3rd Infantry Division’s mission in Europe is to engage in multinational training and exercises across the continent, working alongside NATO Allies and regional security partners to provide combat-credible forces to V Corps, America’s forward deployed corps in Europe. (U.S. Army photo by Staff Sgt. Oscar Gollaz)

DLA Troop Support plans ahead to ensure holiday meals are ready to go on the big day

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Dec. 20, 2024
Santa has one night to make his deliveries around the world, but the Defense Logistics Agency knows it’s better to plan ahead for this busy season.
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Troop Support honors 607 years of combined service

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Dec. 20, 2024
Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support held a civilian retirement ceremony honoring 17 retirees with a combined total of 607 years of federal service on Dec. 19.
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DLA director hosts town hall, discusses future initiatives at former command

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Nov. 29, 2024
Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support welcomed former commander, now DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly, and DLA Senior Enlisted Leader Air Force Command Chief Master...
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C&T hosts 10th annual industry event, instills collaboration, communication

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Nov. 25, 2024
More than 1,000 representatives from the Defense Logistics Agency, military services and domestic clothing and textiles industrial base participated in the 10th annual Joint...
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Logistics in Action News

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AFIMSC uses gaming to ready I&MS teams for combat ops

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Nov. 13, 2024
Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Materiel Command website — The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is using a board game and...
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Service members from the U.S. Army, Japan Ground Self-Defense Force, and the Australian Army, renders a salute to the national anthems of each country at the opening ceremony for Yama Sakkura 85 in Camp Asaka, Saitama, Japan, Dec. 4, 2023.

Enhancing Interoperability, Readiness at Yama Sakura 87

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Nov. 12, 2024
Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — In early fall, servicemembers from Japan, the United States, and Australia gathered...
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senior navy leaders, DLA civilians and Army Lieutenant General Mark Simerly gather for a group photo October 23, 2024 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex on Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

Navy/DLA Service Integration Day address logistics challenges, share insights towards streamlined support

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Oct. 25, 2024
Today's Navy leadership face the daunting task of delivering readiness and setting the global posture to support naval combat power in a contested logistics environment. To...
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Operation Reload 24: Foxtrot Company Ensures Army Readiness Through Dynamic Logistics Training

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Oct. 21, 2024
Logistics in Action: Article originally appeared on the Official U.S. Indo-Pacific Command website — Foxtrot Company of the 6-52 Air Defense Artillery Battalion carried out a...
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