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Army 1st Sgt. Michael S. Warren

May 20, 2016

Former Susquehanna first sergeant departs DLA; receives medal for service

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Completing a 1-year tour as Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna installation senior enlisted advisor, Army 1st Sgt. Michael S. Warren, handed over the organization’s colors on May 13 and received the Defense Meritorious Service Medal for his service from April 2015 to May 2016.

Kelly Middleton, supply technician at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of May 16 to 20.

May 20, 2016

Susquehanna’s Middleton selected as Employee of the Week

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Kelly Middleton, supply technician at DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., has been named Employee of the Week for the week of May 16 to 20.

DLA Police Lt. James Haaf (left) and Staff Sgt. James Sprecher participated in the Law Enforcement United "Road to Hope Memorial Bicycle Ride” May 10-12, during National Police Week 2016.

May 20, 2016

DLA police officers participate in bike ride to honor the fallen, remember the survivors

Two DLA police officers participated in the Law Enforcement United “Road to Hope Memorial Bicycle Ride” from Chesapeake to Arlington, Virginia, May 10-12, during National Police Week.

DLA employee Phil Prater stops at an overlook during a motorcycle ride through Skyline Drive, Virginia, Oct. 18, 2010.

May 20, 2016

DLA motorcyclists share tips for riders, drivers to keep each other safe on the road

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — May is Motorcycle Safety Awareness Month, and a few Defense Logistics Agency motorcyclists share their thoughts on what bikers and drivers can do to keep everyone safe on the road.

Army Col. Ralph Roper, outgoing DLA Joint Reserve Force Army Reserve Element commander, speaks to attendees at a May 14, 2016, Dining Out at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland.

May 20, 2016

DLA Army Reserve Element holds 'dining out' to say farewell to outgoing ARE commander

The Defense Logistics Agency Army Reserve Element on May 14 honored its outgoing commander, Army Col. Ralph S. Roper, with a "dining out" banquet during the unit’s May Battle Assembly.

Army Col. Ronnie Davis speaks to the crowd just after taking command of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Army Reserve Element May 15 at a change of command ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex, Fort Belvoir, Virginia.

May 20, 2016

DLA’s Army Reserve Element receives new commander

In a May 15 ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex in Fort Belvoir, Virginia, Army Col. Ronnie Davis took command of the Defense Logistics Agency’s Army Reserve Element, replacing Army Col. Ralph S. Roper.

Ligia Perkins is in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program and works as an inventory management specialist - materiel planner in the Clothing and Textiles supply chain. Perkins said her favorite thing about working for DLA Troop Support is 'paying it forward' to the warfighter by planning and fulfilling their needs as a small token of appreciation.

May 20, 2016

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: Ligia Perkins

PHILADELPHIA — Ligia Perkins is in the DLA Pathways to Career Excellence Program and works as an inventory management specialist - materiel planner in the Clothing and Textiles supply chain. Perkins said her favorite thing about working for DLA Troop Support is 'paying it forward' to the warfighter by planning and fulfilling their needs as a small token of appreciation.

Distribution police chief Douglas Schraeder thanked everyone who gathered to show their respect for the men and women who have died in the line of duty nationwide at the National Police Week wreath laying ceremony on May 18.

May 19, 2016

Distribution police officers honor National Police Week with ceremony

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Police Force hosted a wreath laying ceremony to pay tribute to local, state, and Federal peace officers who have died in the line of duty on May 18, in the base chapel. Each year, our nation loses between 140-160 law enforcement officers in the line of duty.

DLA Installation Support Columbus Police Officer Kevin Schaefer recently participated in a military-themed episode of Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge at the Broken Skull Ranch. During the challenge elite athletes compete in head to head battles for a chance to win a $10,000 prize.

May 19, 2016

DLA Police Officer’s real-life skills benefit safety, support charity

COLUMBUS, Ohio — If you’re a fan of reality-themed television shows then you might want to tune in and watch the warrior serving on your Defense Supply Center Columbus’ security staff.DLA Installation Support Columbus Police Officer Kevin Schaefer recently participated in a military-themed episode of Steve Austin's Broken Skull Challenge at the Broken Skull Ranch.

Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond police officers respond to a simulated active shooter during an emergency response exercise held on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, May 2014. DLA will hold another active shooter exercise May 24, 2016.

May 18, 2016

DSCR emergency response exercise takes place May 24

RICHMOND, VA — Defense Logistics Agency Installation Support at Richmond and DLA Aviation will conduct an active shooter emergency response exercise on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, May 24. DLA Police and Fire and Emergency Services officials will participate in the exercise.