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Laurie Hartman, a community educator for the Sexual Assault Services program at Bronson, shares information about the impact of sexual assault and services available for victims in the Battle Creek area.

April 21, 2017

Program offers food for thought on sexual assaults

Battle Creek, Michigan — Defense Logistics Agency employees in Battle Creek, Michigan, shared some tea and information about sexual assault, the impact on victims, and how we can support those affected as part of April’s event for Sexual Assault Awareness Month.

Airman 1st Class Brent Downs, a 386th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron distribution journeyman, left, issues an improved outer tactical vest to Airman 1st Class Alex Gardner, a traffic management office journeyman, at an undisclosed location in Southwest Asia April 19, 2017. Working at the expeditionary theater distribution center here requires careful attention to detail to ensure forward deployers receive necessary items. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Andrew Park)

April 20, 2017

ETDC keeps Airmen safe downrange

SOUTHWEST ASIA — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Air Forces Central Command website — As one of the busiest aerial ports in the Air Force Central Command area of responsibility, the 386th is no stranger to Airmen transiting downrange. Depending on the mission, those headed out to other locations require a variety of protective equipment to help keep them safe while operating in what is often times austere and possibly dangerous locations.

Contractors dredge the river during construction preparations for a new pier, which is used to receive jet fuel, at Joint Base Langley-Eustis, Va., April 17, 2017. The new pier will be constructed out of concrete and will measure approximately 36 feet wide to give first responders access in times of emergency. (U.S. Air Force photo/Staff Sgt. Areca T. Bell)

April 20, 2017

‘Piering’ into future: Construction to improve fuel operations

JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Langley-Eustis website — Construction preparations for a new pier, which is used to receive jet fuel, began April 3, 2017. The project, which is overseen by the 733rd Logistics Readiness Squadron Fuels Facilities, is expected to be completed in 18 months.

DLA Land and Maritime Commander Navy Rear Adm. Michelle Skubic (left) welcomes Roxanne Banks, deputy director of Acquisition (J7) for DLA, prior to an April 13 meeting at Defense Supply Center Columbus. Banks joined the Land and Maritime leadership team on a temporary rotational assignment to observe acquisition practices at an agency field level.

April 19, 2017

Acquisition executive temporarily joins Land and Maritime team

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime has expanded its leadership team with the addition of Roxanne Banks, deputy director of Acquisition (J7) for DLA at Ft. Belvoir, VA.

Navy Lt. Tim Vadala, , aide-de-camp or aide-to-the-Defense Logistics Agency Aviation commander is an active soccer player who enjoys family time with his wife and large cat and doesn’t sweat the small stuff in life. (Photo by Kimberly K. Fritz)

April 19, 2017

Employee Spotlight: Navy Lt. Tim Vadala

Employee spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and other DLA employees on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia. Organizational directors may submit names of employees they wish to feature in this column to DLA Aviation Public Affairs. For more information, call (804) 279-3139.

Soldiers of 339th Quartermaster Company, 498th Combat Sustainment Support Battalion and service members of the 22nd Korean Service Corps Company work together to better maintain the Inland Petroleum Distribution System, April 13, 2017.

April 18, 2017

Forces Join Pipes for Fuel Distribution

POHANG, South Korea — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Pacific Command website — Exercise Operation Pacific Reach '17 is a large-scale training exercise that involves coordination between the Inland Petroleum Distribution System and the Amphibious Assault Fuel System as part of an exercise highlighting interoperability between multiple branches of the military from Republic of Korea and United States forces.

DLA Energy Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin, right, and Air Commodore Stephen Winterton, Director General Fuels Services Branch, Joint Logistics Command at Department of Defense of Australia, sign the new Fuel Exchange Agreement between Australia and the U.S. April 12 during the DLA Energy Worldwide Energy Conference.

April 18, 2017

Australia and DLA Energy sign fuel exchange agreement

NATIONAL HARBOR, Maryland — Australia and DLA Energy signed a new Fuel Exchange Agreement April 12 during the 2017 Worldwide Energy Conference at the Gaylord National Hotel & Convention Center, National Harbor, Maryland.

April 18, 2017

DLA: Be a Part of Something Big.

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Defense Logistics Agency is America's combat logistics support agency. When you work at DLA, you not only get to be a part of an important mission, you also have opportunities for professional growth. DLA: Be a Part of Something Big.

DLA Distribution deputy commander Twila Gonzales, Senior Executive Service, speaks to the Juniata High School advanced placement Political Science class about her experiences working for the Department of Defense.

April 18, 2017

Local students meet with DLA Distribution’s deputy commander, learn how the warfighter receives supplies

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On April 11, students from Juniata High School’s advanced placement Political Science class visited Defense Logistics Agency Distribution headquarters for an overview on how the Department of Defense supplies its men and women in uniform.

DLA Land and Maritime’s Small Business Office received the Verdure Award during the DoD's annual Vanguard Awards ceremony April 6 in Atlanta, GA for significant contributions to buying method efficiency and innovation. From left: Dr. James Galvin, acting director of DoD Office of Small Business Programs; Carlo Daleo, Land and Maritime procurement analyst; Coleen McCormick, Land and Maritime Office of Small Business Programs associate director; Earl Madison, Land and Maritime small business specialist; Alice Williams, DoD Office of Small Business Programs acting deputy director.

April 17, 2017

Land and Maritime Small Business Office wins Vanguard Award

COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Department of Defense (DoD) has awarded the Verdure Award to the Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Office of Small Business Programs for their contributions to buying method efficiency and innovation.