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Oct. 6, 2020
Bilal Muhammad, work leader at DLA Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, has been awarded the David Ennis DLA Distribution Community Service award
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Bilal Muhammad has been awarded the David Ennis Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Community Service Award for his efforts in addressing the needs of his local community and organizing a team of volunteers to address the problems.
Muñiz Air National Guard Base receives upgraded fuel capabilities
MUÑIZ AIR NATIONAL GUARD BASE, Puerto Rico — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the 156th Wing website — The 156th Wing POL (petroleum, oils and lubricants) shop is receiving a new 75,000-gallon fuel tank that is funded and built by the Defense Logistics Agency for 5.3 million dollars.
Hulk hauled from Hanscom
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A hefty aircraft used as a static trainer for decades was demilitarized and scrapped by DLA in September.
Oct. 5, 2020
DLA to scrap five warships
BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — DLA Disposition Services will recycle five retired U.S. Navy ships as part of a new scrap sales contract to save taxpayer money and protect the environment.
DLA Distribution Susquehanna Pennsylvania inventory support team complete large reserve force training evolution
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — The inventory support team at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pennsylvania successfully completed a large scale training evolution of the joint reserve force.
Tinker completes construction for the Air Force’s largest ESPC project
TYNDALL AIR FORCE BASE, Florida — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Force Materiel Command website — The Air Force completed construction for a $243 million energy project at Tinker Air Force Base, Oklahoma, in September. The Energy Savings Performance Contract project will improve energy efficiency and resiliency for the base.
Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen
Richmond, Va. — Cooking fires are the number one cause of in-home fires and injuries. The National Fire Protection Association, the official sponsor of Fire Prevention Week for more than 95 years, has announced “Serve up Fire Safety in the Kitchen” as the theme for Fire Prevention Week, Oct. 4-10.
Oct. 2, 2020
Culture/Climate survey solicits employee feedback for continuous improvement efforts in workforce culture
RICHMOND, VA — The Defense Logistics Agency’s Culture/Climate Survey begins Oct. 9 and runs through Nov. 13. The survey was originally scheduled for March, but was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fire Prevention Week focuses on safety during pandemic conditions
COLUMBUS, Ohio — Fire Prevention Week is observed nationally during October 4-10. This year’s Fire Prevention Week campaign, "Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!" works to educate everyone about the simple but important actions they can take to keep themselves and those around them safe.
DLA Distribution Expeditionary Team and Capability Based Volunteers deploy to support Strategic Materials inventory mission
NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — In early August, Defense Logistics Agency’s headquarters acquisition team requested DLA Distribution’s assistance with support in executing an end of year inventory of strategic materials stored at the DLA Strategic Materials warehouses in Scotia, New York, and Hammond, Indiana. In line with DLA’s “Always Accountable” strategic goal, the inventory must be accurate to ensure DOD’s financial statements reflect the actual organizational expenses.