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Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day presents a certificate of appreciation to Bobby Tyler during the Air Force’s 69th birthday ceremony held at the Lotts Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, Sept. 22, 2016. Tyler, a Richmond native, was a sergeant who served in the Air Force from 1969 until 1971. He was a guest speaker for the ceremony.

Sept. 26, 2016

Air Force celebrates 69 years of flying high into the wild blue yonder

Richmond, VA — In 1947, Jackie Robinson broke the major league baseball color barrier, the United Nations voted in favor of the creation of an Independent Jewish State of Israel, the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union began, and President Harry S. Truman signed The National Security Act of 1947, creating both the Central Intelligence Agency and the Department of the Air Force.

DLA Director Lt. Gen. Andy Busch (center); Capt. Shane Perry (left), the youngest airmen attending; and Col. John Martin, the oldest airman attending as a guest, use a sword to cut the Air Force birthday cake at a Sept. 22 celebration.

Sept. 26, 2016

‘Always an airman’ at 69th Air Force birthday

Employees from across the McNamara Headquarters Complex celebrated the Air Force’s 69th birthday with stories and performances at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Sept. 22.

Army 1st Lt. Kyle Fortner, an environmental officer from Fort Lee, Virginia’s Kenner Army Health Clinic, installs a battery-operated mosquito collection system near the child development center July 19, 2016 on the Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, while Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond environmental staff members assist. Two traps collect mosquitos for Zika virus testing each week during the mosquito season.

Sept. 23, 2016

Prevention key to staying ahead of Zika virus

RICHMOND,VA — Defense Supply Center Richmond is one of four federal installations in Central Virginia collecting mosquitoes to test for the Zika virus. Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s Environmental Office is working with Kenner Army Health Clinic’s Preventive Medicine Clinic to prevent the spread (or reduce the risk) of the microcephaly causing disease in the commonwealth. Microcephaly is a medical condition in which the brain does not develop properly during pregnancy resulting in a smaller than normal head.

The Defense Logistics Agency Land and Maritime Combined Federal Campaign officially started it's donation season at a Sept. 15 event at Defense Supply Center Columbus. Land and Maritime is part of the Central Ohio and West Virginia CFC region.

Sept. 23, 2016

CFC season underway at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — “I give because I know how much it helps.”When Vickie Diggs shared her personal story at the Combined Federal Campaign kickoff event at Defense Supply Center Columbus Sept. 15, the audience saw a personal side to the annual federal employee philanthropy program. Several CFC-supported charities assisted Diggs while her daughter was gravely ill in

An empty table set for one sits on the stage as members of the Ohio National Guard present the Table of Remembrance toast in honor of our POW/MIAs.

Sept. 23, 2016

POW/MIA remembrance ceremony held at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus held a solemn yet heartfelt ceremony Sept. 16 inside the Building 20 auditorium in honor of POW/MIA day.From poignant videos, a moment of silence, and a toast in remembrance of those missing in action decades earlier, the observance focused on our responsibility as a nation to those who served our country in uniform

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

Philip Hepperle (left), director of equal employment opportunity for the Defense Contract Audit Agency, and DCAA Director Anita Bales (right) present a certificate of appreciation to Carmen Cantor (center), director of Ccivil Sservice human resource management for the U.S. State Department.

Sept. 22, 2016

Inclusion, diversity key parts of America’s future, says State Department official

The federal government’s need for diverse, talented and resilient men and women has never been greater, a human resources director for the U.S. Department of State said during a Hispanic Heritage Month observance at the McNamara Headquarters Complex Sept. 21.