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U.S. Air Force Lt. Col. Melvin Ibaretta, the deputy commander of the Air Force Reserve’s 624th Regional Support Group, works with members of the 44th Aerial Port Squadron by grabbing a bag of rice to include in a Christmas bundle during Operation Christmas Drop Dec. 9, 2017, at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam. Operation Christmas Drop has been providing critical supplies to 56 Micronesian Islands since 1952. The 44th Aerial Port Squadron supports the 624th Regional Support Group’s mission of providing combat readiness, quality management and peacetime deployments in the Pacific area of responsibility. (U.S. Air Force photo by Master Sgt. Theanne Herrmann)

Dec. 12, 2017

Reservists Bundle Christmas Joy for Remote Islanders

ANDERSEN AIR FORCE BASE, Guam — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Department of Defense website — Air Force reservists from the 44th Aerial Port Squadron at Andersen Air Force Base, Guam, worked alongside the people of Guam to fill boxes full of critical supplies as part of Operation Christmas Drop.

Santa Clause

Dec. 12, 2017

Santa Claus and Leadership

COLUMBUS, Ohio — I am, after all, running a business here, I’m a boss. I’ve got responsibilities—both to the gift-getters and the gift-makers.

O, Hyon Yong, Dave Harris, and Kim, Yong Ki examining the Taegu Tec mobile cart. The cart is light weight, easily manuverable, has an inexpensive power supply and a built-in step ladder to work in the under mezzine walk and pick area.

Dec. 12, 2017

Korea commander tours local tech facility, focus on CPI

CAMP CARROLL, South Korea — DLA Distribution Korea’s Lean Six Sigma Black belts, Green belts, and Quality Assurance Team members visited Taegu Tec to tour their facility on Nov. 29.

Dec. 12, 2017

The National Guard: A 381-year heritage of service

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The National Guard's heritage dates back 381 years ago to the 13 original colonies when the Massachusetts Bay Colony militia was organized on Dec. 13, 1636.

Distribution commanding general introduces DLA Director’s strategic plan in annual town hall meeting

Dec. 11, 2017

Distribution commanding general introduces DLA Director’s strategic plan in annual town hall meeting

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pa. — Introducing the DLA Director’s 2018-2026 Strategic Plan and discussing how the lines of effort outlined in the plan apply to DLA Distribution was the main focus of DLA Distribution commanding general Army Brig. Gen. John S. Laskodi’s November 28 town hall with headquarters staff.

Alaska fuel specialist keeps craft in the air

Dec. 11, 2017

Alaska Guard fuel supply specialist keeps aircraft flying

JOINT BASE ELMENDORF-RICHARDSON, Alaska — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the National Guard website — When it comes to safely pumping fuel into 1-207th Aviation UH-60 Black Hawk helicopters, following instructions to the letter is critical to the job.

DLA Disposition Services hosted its annual Expeditionary Force Leadership Huddle at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan, Dec. 9-10.

Dec. 10, 2017

DLA Disposition Services hosts its annual Expeditionary Force Leadership Huddle in Battle Creek, Michigan

DLA Disposition Services hosted its annual Expeditionary Force Leadership Huddle at the Hart-Dole-Inouye Federal Center in Battle Creek, Michigan

Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Rosenkranz, center, was honored by Army Maj. Gen. John Kem, commanding general and 51st Commandant, U.S. Army War College, second from right, as Carlisle Barracks’ Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, fiscal year 2017. Also pictured are, left to right, garrison Command Sgt. Maj. Jamie Lethiecq, garrison commander Lt. Col. Sally Hannan, and War College Command Sgt. Maj. Christopher Martinez.

Dec. 8, 2017

Distribution’s Rosenkranz honored as Carlisle Barracks NCO of the Year

CARLISLE, Pa. — On Dec. 1, DLA Distribution Army Staff Sgt. Matthew Rosenkranz was honored by Army Maj. Gen. John Kem, commanding general and 51st commandant, U.S. Army War College, as Carlisle Barracks’ Non-Commissioned Officer of the Year, fiscal year 2017.

Leonard Shannon is the DLA Troop Support Employee of the Month for October.

Dec. 8, 2017

Installation Operations employee, food drive volunteer is DLA Troop Support's Employee of the Month

PHILADELPHIA — Leonard Shannon is the DLA Troop Support Employee of the Month for October. He had an integral part in collecting more than 3,000 pounds of food that was donated to Philabundance, the Philadelphia area's largest hunger relief organization.

Operation Christmas Drop 2017

Dec. 7, 2017

Building bundles, checking them twice

Andersen Air Force Base, Guam — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Yokota Air Base website — Once a year islanders throughout the Commonwealth of the Northern Marianas, Federated States of Micronesia, and Republic of Palau will see bundles parachute out the back of multiple planes to provide them with essential supplies that are necessary for their daily lives. Airmen started building 10 practice bundles and 140 supply bundles for the 66th Operation Christmas Drop at Anderson Air Force Base, Guam, Dec. 7, 2017.