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Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been named the Global Distribution Excellence: Barbara Doornink Distribution Center of the Year in the large category.

Jan. 17, 2017

Oklahoma City presented Phyllis C. Campbell Award for Superior Performance

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., has been presented the Global Distribution Excellence: Phyllis C. Campbell Award for Superior Performance.

Senior Airman Jason Geiger, 744th Communications Squadron radio frequency transmission system technician, programs a land mobile radio on Joint Base Andrews, Md., Jan. 11, 2017. The 744th CS distributed approximately 200 LMRs to Airmen participating in the 58th Presidential Inauguration. Keeping Airmen connected is one of the 744th CS’s primary mission during the inauguration. (U.S. Air Force photo by Airman 1st Class Valentina Lopez)

Jan. 13, 2017

744th CS prepares for the 58th Presidential Inauguration

JOINT BASE ANDREWS, Md. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Joint Base Andrews website — The 744th Communication Squadron is preparing to support the 58th Presidential Inauguration on Joint Base Andrews, Jan. 20.

Navy Supply Corps Rear Adm. Deborah Haven, DLA JRF director, discusses expectations for leaders in DLA during the 9th annual New Leaders Conference, held at DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pa., from Jan. 6 to 8.

Jan. 13, 2017

DLA Distribution Joint Reserve Senior Leader Conference

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — A group of military reservists newly assigned to leadership positions in the Defense Logistics Agency Joint Reserve Force (JRF) got a crash course in the agency’s mission, organization and operations at the 9th annual New Leaders Conference, held at DLA Distribution in New Cumberland, Pa., from Jan. 6 to 8.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond’s police Sgt. Vance Smith plays the role of active shooter in an emergency exercise on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, May 24, 2016. An active shooter emergency exercise will take place on Jan. 19, 2017.

Jan. 12, 2017

Active Shooter exercise takes place Jan. 19

RICHMOND, Virginia — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond, Virginia, will conduct an active shooter exercise Jan. 19 on Defense Supply Center Richmond.

Joshua Jameson, Reusable Transfer and Disposal Technician with Defense Logistics Agency Disposition Services, separates turned-in government property Jan. 4 at Hill Air Force Base, Utah. DLA Disposition Services at Hill AFB is the central collection point of unwanted or no longer needed government property. (U.S. Air Force photo by Todd Cromar)

Jan. 12, 2017

DLA debunks ‘mystery’ behind turning in excess government property

HILL AIR FORCE BASE, Utah — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Hill Air Force Base website — For some, the process of turning in old, unused or excess government property is as mysterious as the Bermuda Triangle or the Lost City of Atlantis, but it doesn't need to be.

Staff Sgt. Aldo Gongora with School of Infantry–East from Camp Lejeune, N.C., evaluates a helmet retention system during an Infantry Equipping Challenge limited user evaluation in December aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. The Infantry Equipping Challenge is an ongoing effort at Marine Corps Systems Command to leverage new and emerging technologies from industry to enhance the capability of Infantry Marines. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Ashley Calingo)

Jan. 12, 2017

Infantry Equipping Challenge drives toward leaner, more lethal gear for Marines

Marine Corps Base Quantico, Va. — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Marine Corps Systems Command website — Marine Corps Systems Command and the Marine Corps School of Infantry–East teamed up Dec. 5-8, to evaluate gear designed to make Marines leaner and more lethal on the battlefield.

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch speaks to DLA Troop Support leaders during a review of the annual operating plan Jan. 5 in Philadelphia. “You have been capable in driving significant change in your business practice,” he said. “But the changes that are required of us going forward are equally as significant.”

Jan. 12, 2017

DLA director praises Troop Support performance during annual review

PHILADELPHIA — “You have been capable in driving significant change in your business practice,” DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch told Troop Support leaders Jan. 5. “But the changes that are required of us going forward are equally as significant.”

Jenny Lee (이연주), DLA Distribution Korea Safety and Environmental Office intern is the model for the for Shin Ramyun’s 30th anniversary package.

Jan. 12, 2017

Korea’s Lee finds fame through contest

CAMP CARROLL, Korea — Jenny Lee (이연주), a six-month local intern, has become a valuable member of the DLA Distribution Korea team. She is a recent college graduate and was selected from a pool of candidates in the Army supported intern program.

DLA Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch address the DLA Troop Support workforce during a town hall in Philadelphia Jan. 5. “You’re doing great work, but there’s things we need to do differently going forward,” Busch told employees.

Jan. 11, 2017

DLA director emphasizes strategic goals at Troop Support town hall

PHILADELPHIA — The Defense Logistics Agency director said that while DLA Troop Support has done great work supporting the warfighter over more than 15 years of conflict in the Middle East, the strategic environment is changing.

U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Robert Sommerfeldt and Senior Airman Dakota Greenwade, both 354th Logistics Readiness Squadron vehicle maintenance technicians, work together to pinpoint the issue with a snow blower at Eielson Air Force Base, Jan. 6, 2017. Sommerfeldt and Greenwade ran tests on the machine to best diagnose the problem and fix it.

Jan. 10, 2017

Icemen Behind the Scenes

EIELSON AIR FORCE BASE, Alaska — Logistics In Action: Article originally appeared on the Eielson Air Force Base website — When the snow starts to blow, residents of Eielson Air Force Base anticipate the 354th Civil Engineer Squadron will ensure the roads are safe to drive on. But what happens when the snow blowers, plows and graders break?