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U.S. Airmen assigned to the 20th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program (AFREP) flight, prepare equipment for repair at Shaw Air Force Base, S.C., June 12, 2017. Airmen assigned to the AFREP flight have saved the 20th Fighter Wing approximately $3.8 million so far in the 2017 fiscal year. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Christopher Maldonado)

June 19, 2017

'AFREP-airing' equipment saves funds

SHAW AIR FORCE BASE, S.C. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Air Combat Command website — The technicians assigned to the 20th Maintenance Group Air Force Repair Enhancement Program shop are tasked with effectively repairing damaged items in an effort to save the Air Force and the 20th Fighter Wing money.

Students watch as an instructor adds cement mix to a hole before finishing a new patch of cement during a Pavements Maintenance, Inspection and Repair course, June 15, 2017, at Moody Air Force Base, Ga. Every year, training managers at the major command level across the Air Force pick multiple bases across the Air Force to host the course, and this year Moody hosted one from June 5-16. (U.S. Air Force photo by Senior Airman Janiqua P. Robinson)

June 19, 2017

Airmen pave the way for airpower

MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Moody Air Force Base website — Maintainers are often considered the unsung heroes of the Air Force because without them, aircraft don’t leave the ground. But in order for aircraft to soar, they need smooth runways so they can safely taxi.

DLA Distribution’s outgoing Future Operations deputy director Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Steve Macdonald was honored with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his accomplishments from May 2014 to June 2017 on June 6.

June 19, 2017

Distribution’s Macdonald honored with end of tour award

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — DLA Distribution’s outgoing Future Operations deputy director Navy Supply Corps Cmdr. Steve Macdonald was honored with the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his accomplishments from May 2014 to June 2017 on June 6.

DLA Troop Support Commander Army Brig. Gen. Charles Hamilton recognizes Deborah Cromwell-Bush as the DLA Director’s Strategic Process Excellence Goal winner for the first quarter of fiscal 2017 during a ceremony in DLA Troop Support’s auditorium June 6. The award cited her numerous accomplishments, including her design of four centralized, user friendly databases used to track, categorize and manage contracting workloads within the Industrial Hardware supply chain.

June 16, 2017

IH employee singled out from 27,000 as strategic contributor

PHILADELPHIA — A DLA Troop Support employee earned a Director's Strategic Goal Award for designing databases to better track, categorize and manage workflow in the Industrial Hardware supply chain.

Virginia’s extension request to implement the REAL ID Act expired June 6, 2017 and a second extension is currently under review. Virginia license holders with non-compliant IDs will required an escort when entering Defense Supply Center Richmond starting July 10. (Photo by Jackie Roberts)

June 16, 2017

Installation Support enforces Real ID Act for Virginia license holders beginning July 10

Richmond, Virginia — Employees following the Real ID Act implementation for family members whose only ID is issued by Virginia need to know that the extension issued for Virginia by the Department of Homeland Security expired June 6. Virginia is one of several states currently non-compliant with the Act.

Army Lt. Col. Jeffrey P. Chamberlain assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, in a June 16 ceremony.

June 16, 2017

Chamberlain takes command at DLA Distribution Red River

TEXARKANA, Texas — Army Lt. Col. Jeffrey P. Chamberlain assumed command of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, in a June 16 ceremony. The ceremony was officiated by DLA Distribution Susquehanna commander Army Col. Brad J. Eungard.

DLA Director Army Lt. Gen. Darrell Williams takes the oath of office, administered by Army Gen. Vincent Brooks (on screen), commander of U.S. Forces Korea, with wife Carol Brooks at right.

June 16, 2017

Williams assumes responsibility as DLA director

Army Maj. Gen. (Promotable) Darrell Williams was promoted to lieutenant general and became the 19th director of the Defense Logistics Agency June 16 in a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

DLA Land and Maritime senior leaders and members of the DLA Agency Management Review team discuss the conclusions of a week-long evaluation of the Primary Field Level Activity in Columbus, Ohio during a June 9 exit conference. Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic (left) said the review allows for agency collaboration and cooperation that benefits everyone – especially the warfighter.

June 15, 2017

Land and Maritime review identifies efficiencies to improve overall agency productivity

COLUMBUS, Ohio — A team of subject matter experts completed an intensive, week-long internal review at Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime to identify best practices to apply across the agency.

Army Lt. Col. Anthony Stoeger has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas.

June 15, 2017

Stoeger recognized for achievements as commander of Red River distribution center

TEXARKANA, Texas — Army Lt. Col. Anthony Stoeger has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his achievements while serving as commander, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas.

Spc. Alexander Triska and Spc. Keith Manning of the 824th Quartermaster Company, secure a parachute to a container for aerial delivery at Al Udeid Air Base, Qatar on April 25, 2017. Aerial delivery operations are essential for getting supplies to troops in the Middle East when conventional means of transportation are not feasible. (U.S. Army photo by Sgt. Jeremy Bratt)

June 15, 2017

Rigging the Sustainment Game

AL UDEID AIR BASE, Qatar — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Army Central website — While the parachute riggers of the Army Reserve’s 824th Quartermaster Company may not include packing parachutes for Soldiers to jump out of perfectly good airplanes, the supplies and equipment they prepare for aerial delivery are no less vital to the survival of Soldiers.