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DLA Aviation and DLA Distribution at Tinker AFB swiftly respond to critical pin shortage, averting grounding of KC-135 and E-3 Fleet

Aug. 8, 2023

DLA Aviation and DLA Distribution at Tinker AFB swiftly respond to critical pin shortage, averting grounding of KC-135 and E-3 Fleet

Richmond, Va. — When the Air Force’s E-3 Sentry fleet at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma reported a defect in a critical aircraft component last year, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and Distribution teams leapt into action.

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Aug. 7, 2023

Hazardous Waste summit unites military disposal customers from across continents

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A multi-day topical deep dive between DOD’s hazardous waste disposal professionals in DLA and major commands in Europe and Africa may be the start of a valuable and recurring sync up.

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Aug. 7, 2023

Agency receives 9th meritorious unit award from DOD

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA's support for the nation’s COVID-19 response, Afghanistan withdrawal and hurricane relief have earned the agency its ninth Joint Meritorious Unit Award.

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Aug. 4, 2023

Gimcheon material examiner nabs EOQ honors

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Employee of the Quarter Won Sok Chang likens his role in DLA to a process of perpetual discovery.

DLA Aviation officer wins prestigious award

Aug. 4, 2023

Navy Reserve officer receives prestigious award

RICHMOND, Va. — Navy Lt. Cmdr. Benjamin Chen, executive officer for Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Joint Reserve Force in Richmond, Virginia, was honored as one of five recipients to receive the calendar year 2022 Vice Adm. Robert F. Batchelder Award.

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Aug. 4, 2023

DLA results revealed for 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Over 92 percent of DLA employees who participated in the 2022 Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey agreed their work contributes to the common good, according to survey data.

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Aug. 4, 2023

DDJC successfully hosts summer internship program

TRACY, CA — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, California, successfully implemented a student summer internship at the DDJC installation that started Mar. 1.

Retirees, Joyce Wilson and Sharon Mcintosh-Mason, pose with Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support Commander Army Col. Landis Maddox, after a ceremony in their honor. The two retired after a combined more than half-century of work with DLA Troop Support.

Aug. 3, 2023

Troop Support celebrates two retirees during ceremony

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated the careers of two civilian employees during a retirement ceremony July 27.

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Aug. 3, 2023

DLA Police build trust, camaraderie at National Night Out at Noon event

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency Police Department hosted its second annual National Night Out at Noon event Aug. 1 at the Defense Supply Center Columbus Mission Park Pavilion.

Leadership from DLA HQ and DLA Aviation went on site visit to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 17-19, to provide them a chance to see in-person the weapon systems DLA supports at Minot.

Aug. 3, 2023

Aviation leadership tour Minot Air Force Base

RICHMOND, Va — Senior leadership from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Customer Operations Directorate accompanied DLA Vice Director Brad Bunn on a site visit to Minot Air Force Base, North Dakota, July 17-19. The purpose of the visit was to provide senior DLA leadership a chance to see in-person the weapon systems DLA supports at Minot.