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A still frame from the beginning of a short information video. Image shows a person and a shipping container being lifted.

April 20, 2021

New command video highlights reverse logistics

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A recently-produced 4-minute information film outlines the mission and priorities of DLA Disposition Services and its global workforce.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Spotlight

April 20, 2021

Employee Spotlight: Cory Jaeger

RICHMOND, VA — Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.

Two hands in blue gloves - one holds an arm while the other inserts a needle into the arm.

April 20, 2021

DLA team supports DOD vaccination plan at DHA Headquarters

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Employees from DLA Headquarters and DLA Distribution support DOD's COVID-19 vaccine rollout with daily help from teams at DLA major subordinate commands.

An infographic depicting the difference in the work of DLA Acquisition comparing 6 months of contract actions in 1990 against an individual month in 2021, amounting to an average eightfold increase.

April 19, 2021

Our Acquisition Workforce

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The Gulf War ended thirty years ago this February. Among the several ways DLA supported the conflict was the 40,000 contract actions our acquisition workforce conducted with 1,000 companies.

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna’s Prepareathon topic #3: Emergency Action Plan

April 19, 2021

DLA Installation Management Susquehanna’s Prepareathon topic #3: Emergency Action Plan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Management Susquehanna Security & Emergency Services team initiated a preparedness program for the month of April. Deemed “April Prepareathon,” the Emergency Management team will provide a new topic each week this month to assist employees with preparing for disasters and other emergencies. 

Pallets of medical equipment are prepared for distribution in support of Eighth Army medical units. (Courtesy)

April 19, 2021

Army works to modernize medical equipment for Soldiers on Korean Peninsula

CAMP CARROLL, South Korea — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army website — U.S. Army medical logisticians are working to ensure Soldiers on the Korean Peninsula have the latest and most effective medical devices available.

Brian L. Debutts, logistics assistance representative, 401st Army Field Support Brigade, advises Sgt. Tommy D. Riddick, U.S. Army Signal Support Systems specialist, on matters involving Single Channel Ground and Airborne Radio System/ Advanced Session Initiation Protocol radio maintenance and operation at Erbil Ari Base, Iraq, Feb. 23. LARs like Debutts specialize in providing technical assistance to Soldiers on everything from communications and electronics to tracked vehicles and armament.

April 18, 2021

401st AFSB Logistic Assistance Representatives support the military, enhance readiness

ERBIL AIR BASE, IRAQ — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 1st Theater Sustainment Command website — “I’m here to help,” is the message Brian L. Debutts, logistic assistance representative, 401st Army Field Support Brigade, wants Soldiers and commanders to hear when he meets them for the first time in theater.

woman with flag in background against a DLA logo.

April 16, 2021

Sexual Assault Awareness and Prevention Month Spotlight: Helen Myres

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Headquarters Sexual Assault Response Coordinator Helen Myres ensures employees are aware that advocacy services for sexual assault victims are available 24/7 through DLA’s SAPR program resources.

April 16, 2021

Chief of Staff’s Travel Log: Dawes Arboretum

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Dawes Arboretum appears to be a local favorite – an attraction on many local resident’s bucket lists – located in Newark, Ohio. What began as a farm and then became the land’s second owner’s dream fulfillment started as a 140-acre farm and has grown today to be a 2,000-acre rolling hill arboretum.

Michael Davis, the food service program manager for Logistics Readiness Center-Bavaria, and Adriano Colella, the CSM Lawrence Hickey Warrior Restaurant dining facility manager, pose for a photo with few food service program employees at the DFAC in Grafenwoehr Training Area. Davis said more than 300 food service program employees are assigned to the 405th Army Field Support Brigade’s LRC-Bavaria.

April 16, 2021

Food service program critical component to 405th AFSB’s warrior support

GRAFENWOEHR, Germany — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 405th Army Field Support Brigade website — One good example of a finely tuned and well-run food service program belongs to the 405th AFSB’s LRC-Bavaria.