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Matthew Eckenrode, an IH contract specialist, lifts weights during one of his daily sessions at NSA-Philadelphia gym June 23. Eckenrode says by working out daily and maintaining a consistent, healthy diet he has been able to lose 40 pounds and complete numerous races, including the Broad Street Run.

June 28, 2016

Troop Support resilience: Employee changes life through fitness

Philadelphia — Seven years ago, Matthew Eckenrode, an Industrial Hardware contract specialist, saw a photo of himself on Facebook and he did not like what he saw. It was at that moment that he decided to make changes and pursue a healthier lifestyle.

Outgoing DLA Distribution Europe commander Army Lt. Col. Krista M. Hoffman

June 28, 2016

DLA Distribution Europe commander receives Defense Meritorious Service Medal

GERMERSHEIM, Germany — Outgoing DLA Distribution Europe commander Army Lt. Col. Krista M. Hoffman has been awarded the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for her achievements in leading the distribution center from June 2014 to June 2016.

Edward R. Visker has been named director of DLA Distribution Organizational Management/J9.

June 27, 2016

Visker named director of Distribution's Organizational Management/J9

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Edward R. Visker, former point of contact for Organizational Development has been named director of DLA Distribution Organizational Management/J9. Very familiar with DLA Distribution operations, Visker previously served as the deputy commander of the Susquehanna distribution center.

Defense Logistics Agency Energy Deputy Commander George Atwood [second to left] and other stakeholders participate in a ribbon-cutting ceremony with other senior officials for the large-scale renewable energy solar project at Fort Detrick, Maryland, June 17.

June 24, 2016

DLA Energy brings large-scale renewable energy solar project to Fort Detrick

FORT DETRICK, Maryland — Defense Logistics Agency Energy Deputy Commander George Atwood attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony with other senior officials for the large-scale renewable energy solar project at Fort Detrick, Maryland, June 17.

Defense Logistics Agency Aviation employee, Onethia Maxwell is a command support analyst. She has been with DLA Aviation in Richmond, Virginia, for two months.

June 24, 2016

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Onethia Maxwell

Employee Spotlight focuses on Onethia Maxwell. She works for the DLA Aviation Command Group in Richmond, Virginia.

Amanda Simpson, deputy assistant secretary of defense for operational energy; Sharon Wong, acting director of the Office of Diversity and Inclusion for the Office of Personnel Management; and Air Force Col. Elizabeth Arledge, chief of acquisition, requirements and programming for the Nuclear Weapons, Missiles and Munition Division at Air Force Headquarters share their personal stories during an LGBT Pride Month event June 22 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

June 24, 2016

Leaders reveal personal stories, need for change during LGBT Pride Month event

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — Three leaders in government and defense who are also part of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community described their coming out and the need for tolerance during an LGBT Pride Month observance June 22 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

FORT A.P. HILL, Va. - Soldiers of 348th Transportation Company ground guide their trucks into the motor pool after completing their mission to deliver fuel to Langley Air Force Base, Va. About 700 Army Reserve Soldiers of the 745th Quartermaster Group provide fuel and water to various locations during the 2016 Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise. (U.S. Army photo by Spc. Gary R. Yim, 372nd Mobile Public Affairs Detachment)

June 24, 2016

DLA Energy Americas assists in bringing fuel, clean water to QLLEX 2016

FORT A.P. Hill, Virginia — As Quartermaster Liquid Logistics Exercise 2016 approaches its end, the two-week training exercise has largely been a success.

Marine Corps Recruit Jared P. McCrobie Jr., has his blouse marked by a tailor during the company’s uniform clothing issue July 15, 2015, on Parris Island, S.C. MCRD Parris Island was one of three recruit training centers to receive the DLA distribution standard system, an audit ready inventory tracking software that provides better accountability of DLA assets at RTCs.

June 24, 2016

With audit ready software, DLA better tracks recruit training center inventory

PHILADELPHIA — In the spirit of audit readiness, DLA is installing inventory tracking software at military recruit training centers across the country.

Defense Supply Center Columbus personnel stack donations of canned foods during the annual Feds Feed Families campaign. Each year, donations from federal employees support the Mid-Ohio Food Bank's Operation Feed food drive, bringing essential items to central Ohio families in need.

June 24, 2016

2016 Feds Feed Families campaign underway at DSCC

COLUMBUS, Ohio — Defense Supply Center Columbus has once again partnered with the Mid-Ohio Food Bank to help fight hunger in the region. The 2016 Feds Feed Families food drive officially kicked of June 1, and personnel on the installation will have several options to participate in the program throughout the summer. Now in its eighth year, the national program

The newly-renovated Susquehanna Club

June 24, 2016

Susquehanna installation’s oldest building celebrates grand reopening

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation celebrated the official reopening of its Susquehanna Club with a ribbon cutting ceremony on June 15. Installation leadership, employees and community members came together to observe the renovations to the centuries-old barn that now serves as an event venue.