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Defense Logistics Agency and Defense Department personnel meet to discuss cost savings and stewardship during the third DLA Cost Summit June 29 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

July 7, 2015

Third DLA Cost Summit opens further discussions on savings, stewardship

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Senior finance and logistics personnel from the Defense Logistics Agency and the Defense Department discussed cost savings and stewardship during the DLA Cost Summit June 29 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Jason Zeppuhar, second row from back, second from right, pose with other members of the DLA Distribution Expeditionary Team and locals from the area during a party before the team departed Liberia.

July 7, 2015

Help Wanted: Stories from Distribution in West Africa

MONROVIA, Liberia — Jason Zeppuhar had been with DLA Distribution’s Expeditionary Team for two and half years and had previously deployed to assist with projects at Portsmouth, Va., and Ft. Knox. When he heard he was headed to Monrovia, Liberia, he was ready for a new challenge.

Hyon Yong O, a process improvement specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea has been awarded the DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence Administrative Support Performance of the Year award.

July 6, 2015

Korea’s O awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Administrative Support Performance of the Year

CAMP CARROLL, South Korea — Hyon Yong O, a process improvement specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Korea has been awarded the DLA Distribution Global Distribution Excellence Administrative Support Performance of the Year award.

DLA Distribution Susquehanna’s airborne riggers perform a static line jump from a CH47 Chinook during a monthly airborne operation on April 14.

July 6, 2015

Distribution’s airborne riggers: Support on the ground and in the air

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Among the boxes, air pallets, and trucks at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., there is a unique team tucked in the midst: DLA’s only parachute rigger unit. The team’s set of responsibilities is unlike any other; not only do they provide mission receiving support like other distribution centers, they also provide parachute pack and maintenance activities for units across all military services.

Army Brig. Gen. Richard B. Dix, commander, DLA Distribution

July 4, 2015

2015 Independence Day Message

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On July 4, 1776, we claimed our independence and democracy was born. Every day thousands leave their homeland to come to the "land of the free and the home of the brave" so they can begin their American dream. Here at DLA Distribution, we come to work every day to support the warfighters and civilians who allow this to continue to be the "land of the free and the home of the brave."

DLA Troop Support Clothing and Textiles has been working with Army officials and other stakeholders for more than a year planning the rollout of the new operational camouflage pattern Army combat uniform. Soldiers are authorized to wear the uniform, which became available at select military clothing sales stores July 1.

July 2, 2015

DLA provides ‘tip of the iceberg’ support for new Army camo pattern

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The release of the Army combat uniform in the operational camouflage pattern July 1 is just the beginning of Defense Logistics Agency’s camouflage transition support to the Army, a DLA Troop Support leader said.

From left to right, Timothy Meade, Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, Army Sgt. (Ret.) Joseph Boslet, and Vietnam Veteran United States Navy Capt. (Ret.) George Connolly unveil the 50th anniversary United States of America Vietnam War commemorative flag, now displayed in DLA Distribution headquarters’ lobby.

July 2, 2015

DLA Distribution celebrates Vietnam War 50th anniversary

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — To kick off its participation in a federal, 13-year long commemoration of those that served during the Vietnam War, DLA Distribution hosted veterans Sgt. (Ret.) Joseph Boslet and re-enactor Timothy Meade from the U.S. Army Heritage Center in Carlisle, Pa.

George Williamson, a Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., employee has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Civilian Leader of the Year Award for his leadership.

July 2, 2015

Oklahoma City’s Williamson awarded Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Civilian Leader of the Year Award

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma — George Williamson, a Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Oklahoma City, Okla., employee has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Special Services Civilian Leader of the Year Award for his leadership.

Stephen Welby, deputy assistant secretary of defense for systems engineering, left, poses with the DoD Value Engineering Achievement Award winners from DLA Aviation: Dave Carns and Tom Kennedy, along with Ted Case, DLA vice director. The Department of Defense presented the FY 2014 Department of Defense Value Engineering Achievement Awards during a ceremony at the Pentagon, Washington, D.C., June 25, 2015.

July 1, 2015

DLA wins 5 DoD Value Engineering Awards

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — One Defense Logistics Agency employee and four teams were awarded Department of Defense Value Engineering Achievement Awards for fiscal 2014 June 25 at a Pentagon ceremony.

Carol Roddy, transportation management specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Transportation Management Senior Civilian of the Year.

July 1, 2015

San Diego’s Roddy wins Global Distribution Excellence: Transportation Management Senior Civilian Manager of the Year

SAN DIEGO, California — Carol Roddy, transportation management specialist at Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Diego, Calif., has been awarded the Global Distribution Excellence: Transportation Management Senior Civilian of the Year for her expertise in transportation policy, attention to detail and outstanding customer service.