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Man wearing fire suit pouring molten aluminum

July 29, 2023

76th CMXG starts sand casting aluminum parts

TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFNS) — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force website — The 76th Commodity Maintenance Group’s new foundry can sand cast aluminum parts up to 120 pounds, providing another avenue for sourcing aircraft parts not easily obtained through traditional contracting methods.

Two soldiers in battle gear on patrol bump fists in a doorway, as a third leans out a window.

July 28, 2023

Marine Infantry Packs a Logistics Punch on Australian Beach

MIDGE POINT, QLD, Australia — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Forces Pacific website — Several hundred U.S. Marine Corps infantrymen of the 31st Marine Expeditionary Unit landed yesterday on the beach at Midge Point in Queensland, Australia. With them were trucks, spare parts, mechanics, fuel, communications gear and everything else needed to support the infantry in a fight as part of Exercise Talisman Sabre 2023 — the U.S.-Australia exercise that included a dozen other partner nations.

DLA Energy Commander Navy Capt. Brian Anderson on a stage

July 28, 2023

New DLA Energy Commander shares his leadership philosophy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy Commander Navy Capt. Brian Anderson, who took command on June 29, introduced himself and shared his leadership philosophy with the workforce July 20.

A man in a military uniform shakes hands with a man in a blue suit. Both are smiling. They are outside.

July 28, 2023

Site visit highlights supply chain support, test lab capabilities

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime leadership hosted a site visit with DLA Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Sean Tyler at Defense Supply Center Columbus July 26.

USAMMDA logisticians, Army Reserve Soldiers, Army logistics support capstone hospital conversion effort in Northern California’s high desert

July 28, 2023

USAMMDA logisticians, Army Reserve Soldiers, Army logistics support capstone hospital conversion effort in Northern California’s high desert

SIERRA ARMY DEPOT, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Army Reserve website — The U.S. Army Medical Materiel Development Activity, partnering with the Army Reserve’s 807th Medical Command (Deployment Support), reached a milestone in its yearslong efforts to support U.S. Army Reserve medical commands last week, starting the final Hospital Conversion at Sierra Army Depot, California.

Employee Spotlight recognizes James Purtell

July 28, 2023

Employee Spotlight: James Purtell

RICHMOND, Va. — James Purtell is featured in the employee spotlight.

A woman hands a military flag to another woman.

July 27, 2023

Agpalza assumes command of DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Army Col. Michelle Agpalza accepted the reins of DLA CENTCOM & SOCOM from Army Col. Gerald Acosta in a change of command ceremony July 27 at MacDill Air Force Base, Florida.

Photo is of a caucasian man in black shirt with U.S. flag over his right shoulder with a government seal in background

July 27, 2023

DLA Distribution’s Padgett retires after a combined service of nearly 59 years

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution’s Jerry W. Padgett is retiring from government service having served nearly 59 years of civilian and military service.

“Alfred,” an automated food preparation robot, prepares a salad at the Monarch Dining Facility, at Travis Air Force Base, California, Dec. 9, 2021. Travis AFB is the first military base to utilize and test “Alfred.” The design is meant to increase productivity, reduce food waste, and lower risks of viral and microbial transmissions. (U.S. Air Force photo by Chustine Minoda)

July 27, 2023

How does the Department of Defense employ a salad robot?

PHILADELPHIA — Back in December of 2021, the Monarch dining facility at Travis Air Force Base, Fairfield, California, was the first in the Department of Defense to acquire “Alfred, the salad robot.”

Continued superior support to the warfighter takes center stage at Cherry Point

July 27, 2023

On-site visits develop and solidify rapport

RICHMOND, Va. — A leadership team from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation’s Planning Program Directorate in Richmond, Virginia, recently conducted meetings with employees within DLA Aviation at Cherry Point on Marine Corps Air Station Chery Point, North Carolina July 11-12.