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March 27, 2023

National Reading Month: Digital Humanitarians: How BIG DATA Is Changing the Face of Humanitarian Response

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — March is National Reading Month. Everyday reading increases knowledge and develops personal and professional skills. Throughout the month, the DLA Disposition Services Pathways to Career Excellence program participants are sharing insights from books* they recently finished. *No official Department of Defense endorsement implied

Airmen from the 436th Logistics Readiness Squadron and 9th Airlift Squadron discuss fuel hose attachment procedures on a C-5M Super Galaxy during a wet wing defuel at Dover Air Force Base, Delaware, March 1, 2023. Aircrew with the 9th AS test out new capabilities that allow the C-5 to act as a mobile fuel station and deposit fuel from the aircraft fuel tanks, into tankers standing by. (U.S. Air Force photo by Staff Sgt. Marco A. Gomez)

March 24, 2023

Fueling the next fight

DOVER AIR FORCE BASE, Del. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Dover Air Force website — The C-5M Super Galaxy is known for flying large amounts of cargo, exceedingly long distances and in a short amount of time. But a recent innovative idea asked the big question; what else can the C-5 accomplish to compete tactically? The answer – perform specialized fuel operations, also known as SFO.

Pathways to Career Excellence program graduates pose with leadership and program facilitators during a graduation ceremony held March 22, at DLA Troop Support, Philadelphia. The two-year program is designed for entry-level personnel to provide advancement in professional, administrative and technological careers within the organization.

March 24, 2023

Picking up the PaCE at Troop Support

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support celebrated their second Pathways to Career Excellence program in-person graduation since the pandemic during a ceremony held March 22 in Philadelphia.

A large group of smiling people on board an Navy ship pose for the camera.

March 24, 2023

DLA Land and Maritime team visits seaside counterparts at Naval Station Norfolk

COLUMBUS, Ohio — More than a dozen associates from Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime witnessed ‘Saltwater Leadership’ in action during a visit to Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia, March 6-9.

Image of opened books in the grass and flowers with the title "March is National Reading Month"

March 23, 2023

National Reading Month: SQL QuickStart Guide

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — March is National Reading Month and throughout the month, DLA Disposition Services Pathways to Career Excellence program participants are sharing insights from books they recently finished.

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March 23, 2023

DLA Aviation delivers readiness lethality to warfighter

ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — The mission of Defense Logistics Agency Aviation at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia, is to ensure total part supportability to the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex sustainment processes.

221216-N-IX644-1042 ADRIATIC SEA (Dec. 16, 2022) Thanh Nguyen, assigned to Fleet Readiness Center Southwest, drills composite on an F/-18E Super Hornet aircraft attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS George H. W. Bush (CVN 77), Dec. 16, 2022. Carrier Air Wing (CVW) 7 is the offensive air and strike component of Carrier Strike Group 10, George H.W. Bush Carrier Strike Group (GHWBCSG). The squadrons of CVW-7 are VFA-86, VFA-103, VFA-136, VFA-143, Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 140, Carrier Airborne Early Warning Squadron (VAW) 121, Helicopter Sea Combat Squadron (HSC) 5, and Helicopter Maritime Strike Squadron (HSM) 46. The GHWBCSG is on a scheduled deployment in the U.S. Naval Forces Europe area of operations, employed by U.S. Sixth Fleet to defend U.S., allied and partner interests. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist Seaman Sasha Ambrose)

March 23, 2023

CVW-7, FRCSW Complete First of its Kind Aircraft Repairs at Sea

Sigonella, Italy — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Naval Aviation News website — Artisans from Fleet Readiness Center Southwest (FRCSW) completed first-of-its-kind repairs at sea on an F/A-18E Super Hornet, attached to Strike Fighter Squadron (VFA) 136, Jan. 9.

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March 23, 2023

New pilot allows online renewal of some IDs, civilian retiree IDs no longer issued

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A new pilot program allows family members of active duty, reserve and retired service members to renew their Uniformed Services ID card online, and IDs for DOD civilian retirees will no longer be issued.

FEMA leadership pose for a photo at the DLA Troop Support Flag Room during a visit to the organization March 6.

March 22, 2023

FEMA leaders learn about Troop Support’s capabilities during visit

PHILADELPHIA — Leadership from the Federal Emergency Management Agency visited Defense Logistics Agency Troop Support in Philadelphia on Mar. 6 to learn more about the benefits of the Whole of Government program, specifically during presidentially declared disasters.

Bellwood elk pass annual physicals.

March 22, 2023

Bellwood elk ace annual inspection with flying colors

RICHMOND, Va. — The twenty-four elk roaming freely within their designated pastures on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, were given a clean bill of health by the Commonwealth of Virginia during their annual inspection on February 27.