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U.S. Air Force Airman 1st Class Samuel San Pedro, an aircraft parts store apprentice with the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron, inspects a bin of electric bushings at Misawa Air Base, Japan, Sept. 20, 2016. Inventory is conducted monthly to ensure all aircraft items are serviceable. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Sadie Colbert)

Sept. 23, 2016

Jets cannot fly without supply

MISAWA AIR BASE, Japan — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Misawa Air Base website — There are several shops within the 35th Logistics Readiness Squadron tasked with providing responsive logistics support to the F-16 Fighting Falcons’ worldwide expeditionary operations. Amongst the shops is the aircraft parts store and the individuals who oversee every item being attached to an F-16.

Even in casual workplace conversations, federal employees must abide by the Hatch Act and its restrictions on political expression.

Sept. 23, 2016

A little less conversation: The Hatch Act and discussions with coworkers

As the presidential and congressional elections approach, federal employees must abide by the restrictions on political activity set forth in the Hatch Act. To that end, DLA’s Office of General Counsel and Office of Public Affairs are offering periodic guidance — answers to common questions that employees may have about what they can and can’t say and do in everyday situations.

Navy chief petty officer selectees and supporters run through the DLA Distribution Norfolk compound during the annual “Run with the Chiefs” event.

Sept. 23, 2016

Norfolk distribution center supports annual “Run with the Chiefs” event

NORFOLK, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Norfolk, Va., recently opened its streets to support Naval Station Norfolk’s “Run with the Chiefs” event. This year’s 5k run had more than 1,000 participants, and was a celebration of past and present chief petty officers and selectees.

Storm clouds gather over Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, earlier this year, highlighting the need to be prepared for unexpected weather and events.

Sept. 22, 2016

Disasters are unpredictable; be prepared

Richmond, Va. — We all know we can’t predict when a natural disaster will occur. We also can’t predict when man-made events such as an active shooter will take place. However, we can plan and prepare to respond to these types of events

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch inducted former agency leader David Ennis into the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 20.

Sept. 22, 2016

Former Distribution leader inducted into DLA Hall of Fame

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch inducted former agency leader David Ennis into the DLA Hall of Fame Sept. 20 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Sept. 21, 2016

Repair, Replace, Repeat: III Marine Expeditionary Force Marines Salvage Repairable Gear

Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the U.S. Pacific Command website — 3rd Marine Logistics Group, Combat Logistics Regiment 35 maintains limbs that reach into many places in the Pacific where Marines could run into situations where they require replacement pieces for their damaged gear; known as the Repairable Issue Point.

The Spotlight of the week shines on Kevin Savage, an information technology specialist for DLA Information Operations in Richmond, Virginia.

Sept. 21, 2016

Employee Spotlight: Kevin Savage

RICHMOND, VA — Employee Spotlight regularly features outstanding non-supervisory personnel from throughout the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Installation Support at Richmond teams.

In recognition of National Preparedness Month, September 2016, the Defense Logistics Agency Security and Emergency Services Office with Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia urge all employees to stay alert and vigilant in reporting suspicious activities and take action to prepare, now and throughout the year, for all emergencies including their own physical security.

Sept. 21, 2016

Do your part, report suspicious activity

Richmond, Virginia — DLA Richmond’s Security and Emergency Services Office asks DSCR employees to stay aware and if you observe suspicious activities, please contact local law enforcement immediately and provide details of what you have witnessed.

Defense Logistics Agency Aerospace Energy supported NASA’s first U.S. mission to sample an asteroid with a launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, Sept. 8.

Sept. 21, 2016

DLA Aerospace Energy supports NASA rocket launch

CAPE CANAVERAL AIR FORCE STATION, Florida — Defense Logistics Agency Aerospace Energy supported NASA’s first U.S. mission to sample an asteroid with a launch from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station, Florida, Sep. 8.

Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day, Defense Logistics Agency Aviation commander, works intently building a toy house from interconnecting blocks to demonstrate communication, common goals, and constraint resolution during an Aviation Process Excellence training exercise in the Lotts Conference Center Sept. 8-9 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

Sept. 21, 2016

DLA Aviation poised for process excellence

Richmond, Va. — Sixty key leaders and subject matter experts throughout Defense Logistics Agency Aviation and DLA Headquarters Strategic Plans and Policy attended the first-ever Senior Process Excellence Course at the Lotts Conference Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Sept. 8 - 9.