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June 27, 2024

Ergonomics has a critical role in workforce safety

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — Ergonomics plays a crucial role in maintaining safety and enhancing productivity in the workforce. By conducting regular ergonomic assessments, DLA helps ensure that the workforce operates in a safe and healthier environment.

U.S. Army Capt. Colby Davis, the commander of the 130th Engineer Support Company, explains the planning phases of construction projects to engineer officers of the Djibouti Armed Forces at Camp Dodge, Iowa, May 15, 2024. The DAF visited the Kentucky Army National Guard's 206th Engineer Battalion's annual training to learn how to set up battalion-level engineer operations.

June 27, 2024

Kentucky Guard Engineers Support Djibouti Armed Forces

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard Bureau news website — Engineers from the Kentucky Army National Guard welcomed their counterparts from the Djibouti Armed Forces during the unit’s annual training event at Camp Dodge, Iowa. The 206th Engineer Battalion, part of the 149th Maneuver Enhancement Brigade, showcased how they set up a battalion-sized command post and conduct a field training exercise. The DAF officers, with aspirations to form their own engineer battalion, observed the Kentucky engineers while gaining insights on command and control, logistics, personnel accountability, operations and communication.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly behind podium speaking to Hackathon attendees

June 26, 2024

DLA’s inaugural Hackathon showcases potential tech solutions to logistics challenges

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — Acquiring, piloting, testing and scaling artificial intelligence to revolutionize logistics operations is the goal of the Defense Logistics Agency’s inaugural Hackathon, DLA’s director told attendees during the June 24 event at the U.S. Army Museum.

A group of people pose outside of a building that is labeled 'Bowling Center'.

June 26, 2024

DLA Distribution Yokosuka event celebrates employees, commemorates anniversary

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution, Yokosuka, Japan, leadership held an Employee Appreciation Day celebration in honor of the center’s 25th anniversary at the installation’s bowling center June 7.

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June 26, 2024

DLA Land and Maritime embraces Digital Business Transformation

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime hosted a Robotic Automation Workshop June 4-6 focused on learning technologies and processes and conducting ideation for future automations that will benefit the enterprise.

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June 26, 2024

DOD releases strategy to achieve IT integration, interoperability

WASHINGTON — The Pentagon released its strategy to drive interoperability and integration in information technology across the Defense Department.

A portrait of Karyn Runstrom with the American and Senior Executive Service flags behind her, on top of a DLA emblem background

June 26, 2024

Runstrom selected as new DLA chief of staff

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — A Defense Logistics Agency leader who began her career as an intern at DLA Troop Support in 2001 has been selected as the Defense Logistics Agency’s new chief of staff.

First responders provide aid to a child in a street.

June 25, 2024

Okinawa employee helps accident victim

BATTLE CREEK, Mich. — A Japan-based agency environmental protection specialist’s quick reaction helped an 8-year-old boy pinned beneath a vehicle in May.

A Naval Admiral salutes as he passes down a red carpet through a joint military group of sideboys

June 24, 2024

Navy admiral assumes command of DLA Energy

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — DLA Energy welcomed new Commander Navy Rear Adm. George Bresnihan and bid farewell to Navy Capt. Brian Anderson during a military change of command at the McNamara Headquarters Complex auditorium on Fort Belvoir, Virginia, June 21.

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June 24, 2024

DLA Energy Korea welcomes new military commander

FORT BELVOIR, Va. — The DLA Korea welcomed a new commander Army Lt. Col. Jeremia Van and bid farewell to Army Lt. Col. Dennis Han during a change of command ceremony at Camp Walker, Daegu, June 18.