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Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi, DLA Distribution commander, discusses the importance of the preservation process for all incoming and outgoing vehicles and artillery with Marcus Woods, DLA Distribution Anniston, Ala., Vehicles and Artillery Division supervisor.

July 25, 2016

Laskodi makes inaugural visit to Anniston distribution center

ANNISTON, Alabama — On July 13-14, Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. John Laskodi made his inaugural visit to DLA Distribution Anniston, Ala., to meet employees, discuss small arms operations, and see the distribution center’s wall-to-wall weapons inventory in action.

Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Busch, DLA director, hands the organization colors to Air Force Brig. Gen. Martin Chapin, incoming DLA Energy commander, in a ceremony at Fort Belvoir, Virginia, July 22.

July 25, 2016

DLA Energy command changes hands

A new commander took the helm of DLA Energy July 22, replacing Air Force Brig. Gen. Mark McLeod, who will retire after 30 years of military service.

DLA Aviation at Jacksonville’s employee Arthur Robertson, III, equipment specialist, in Customer Operations Directorate enjoys researching and finding solutions to problems. Robinson’s motto is own your processes, know your skillsets, and to be that "go to" subject matter expert.

July 22, 2016

Aviation Employee Spotlight: Arthur Robertson, III

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

Richard Taitague shows DLA Distribution Guam employees how to navigate USAJOBS and how to use the site to highlight their best skills.

July 22, 2016

Guam builds resiliency through new resume writing skills

MARIANAS, Guam — Members of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Guam, Marianas, Continuing Government Activity recently attended a job resume skills class that was offered by Navy Base Guam’s Fleet and Family Service.

The first Canadian military officer to serve with DLA as part of a military exchange program is about to wrap up her three-year tour.

July 22, 2016

Canadian officer departs agency with American allegiance in her heart

A Canadian Army major will soon complete her tour as the first officer from her nation to serve at DLA as part of a U.S./Canadian military exchange program.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day presents Dorothy Hart, inventory manager, DLA Aviation Business Process Support Directorate with the Superior Civilian Service Award during his town hall held at the Lotts Center on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, July 15, 2016.

July 21, 2016

Commander holds Town Hall in Richmond

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day addressed a packed house at the Frank B. Lotts Conference Center during his town hall July 15 on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia.

DLA Distribution Yokosuka, Japan, commander Navy Cmdr. Brian Johnson, right, promotes Christopher Ballesteros to the rank of Petty Officer 2nd Class as part of the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program.

July 21, 2016

Distribution’s Ballesteros one of DLA’s first recognized by Navy advancement program

YOKOSUKA, Japan — On July 1, Christopher Ballesteros officially became one of DLA’s first Sailors recognized by the Navy’s Meritorious Advancement Program, or MAP.

Following a July 15, 2016 video telecast ceremony, Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, installation officials display awards received as a winner of the 2015 Commander in Chief's Annual Award for Installation Excellence.

July 20, 2016

DSCR receives 2016 CINC Award

RICHMOND, Va. — Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, received the 2015 Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence in a ceremony July 15, conduct by video telecast to Richmond from the Office of the Secretary of Defense, Pentagon, Arlington, Virginia.

The depot as it looked from 1953 until the mid-1980’s. The row of four warehouses in the top right were known as the “Golden Mile” and built at the end of the Korean War.

July 20, 2016

Defense Distribution Center: Continually transforming to meet customer needs

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — There is no doubt that audit readiness and process excellence are top priorities for DLA Distribution. Continuous process improvement is the hub of process excellence. As a result, the Defense Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., installation has transformed over the years as the needs of the warfighters have changed.

Former DLA Distribution commander Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, left, presents the Defense Meritorious Service Medal to Army Capt. Michael Thomas, aide-de-camp.

July 19, 2016

Distribution’s aide-de-camp receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Army Capt. Michael Thomas, aide-de-camp to the Defense Logistics Agency Distribution commander, was awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his skillful planning and management of the General’s day-to-day mission requirements.