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Aug. 7, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime leaders gather to discuss FY25 strategies, priorities

COLUMBUS, Ohio — About 30 leaders from Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime gathered at the Byus Community Center on Defense Supply Center Columbus Aug. 6, to discuss plans and priorities ahead of a new operating plan for fiscal year 2025.

The combined 405th Army Field Support Brigade team made up of Soldiers and Army civilians from Army Field Support Battalion-Africa from Livorno, Italy, and contractors from the Coleman Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 worksite in Mannheim, Germany, as well as West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers from the 1st Squadron, 150th Cavalry Regiment, pose for a photo before conducting a safety briefing May 2 at an APS-2 Equipment Configuration and Hand-off Area at the Libava Training Area in Libava, Czechia, at the start of DEFENDER 24.

Aug. 7, 2024

1-150th Cavalry supports DEFENDER 24 in Czechia

LIBAVA, Czechia — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the West Virginia National Guard website — Less than 24 hours after touching down in Czechia via a commercial airline flight from the U.S., West Virginia Army National Guard Soldiers – some running on just a couple of hours of sleep – fell in on Army Prepositioned Stocks-2 at the Libava Training Area in Czechia at the start of DEFENDER 24 in March.

Man throwing baseball

Aug. 6, 2024

HDIFC Family Day Hits It Out of the Park

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — The Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center Family Day 2024 provided the agency’s Battle Creek-based workforce and families an opportunity to take a break, relax, and create lasting memories.

Individuals convene for Defense Logistics Agency Energy and Defense Logistics Agency Energy Europe and Africa the Central Europe Pipeline System Program Board meeting.

Aug. 6, 2024

DLA Energy, NATO support warfighters with fuel needs

FORT BELVOIR, Va.  — Six allied participating nations from Belgium, France, Germany, Luxembourg, the Netherlands, and the United States took part in the Defense Logistics Agency Energy and DLA Energy Europe & Africa the Central Europe Pipeline System Program Board meeting in Alexandria, Virginia.

Department of Defense Workforce Recruitment Program's Outstanding Workforce Recruitment Program Award.

Aug. 5, 2024

DLA Distribution EEO specialist among DLA’s WRP Recruiters of the Year

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Richard Trick, a Defense Logistics Agency Distribution equal employment specialist, was among four DLA employees recognized for their outstanding contributions to the agency’s Workforce Recruitment Program during the Defense Department’s 2024 Workforce Recruitment Program Awards Ceremony at the Pentagon July 25.

Vehicle-Borne Improvised Explosive Device (VBIED) Identification Card

Aug. 2, 2024

Continual vigilance, prompt reporting needed to protect installation from IEDs

RICHMOND, Va. — During Antiterrorism Awareness Month, Security and Emergency Services is highlighting the importance of employees engaging in continual vigilance and the proactive reporting of suspicious items at Defense Supply Center Richmond.

TRAM

Aug. 1, 2024

Navy Demonstrates ‘Game-Changing’ System to Rearm Warships at Sea

PORT HUENEME, Calif. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) website — Naval Surface Warfare Center, Port Hueneme Division (NSWC PHD) successfully conducted the first land-based demonstration of the Transferrable Rearming Mechanism (TRAM). U.S. Navy surface combatants will now be able to reload missile canisters into their MK 41 Vertical Launching Systems (VLS) while at sea and in an unheard-of pace with revolutionary strategic potential.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Jacob Szatkowski, 28th Maintenance Group dedicated crew chief, runs the auxiliary power unit of a B-1B Lancer to perform a refuel during Red Flag 24-3 at Nellis Air Force Base, Nev., July 25, 2024. Red Flag is an opportunity to enhance the readiness and training necessary to respond as a joint force to any potential crisis or challenge across the globe. (U.S. Air Force Photo by Senior Airman Yendi Borjas)

Aug. 1, 2024

From island humidity to desert heat: Raider maintainers persevere

NELLIS AIR FORCE BASE, Nev. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Strategic Command website — Airmen assigned to the 28th Maintenance Group have transitioned from the humid tropics to the desert sun as they move from leading a Bomber Task Force mission in Guam, to their participation in Red Flag-Nellis.

A heavy lift crane moves cargo onto a ship

Aug. 1, 2024

DLA Distribution continues legacy of Arctic support

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Virginia, continues to support Defense Department activities at Pituffik Space Base, formerly Thule Air Base, with the Pacer Goose mission. This annual resupply mission is done in conjunction with NATO ally, Denmark.

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July 31, 2024

Karns recognized for nearly 50 years of service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — John Karns, chief counsel, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, was recognized for his nearly 50 combined years of service to the nation during a ceremony in front of friends, family and DLA leadership July 26 in New Cumberland, Pennsylvania.