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A C-5 is towed from a 559th Aircraft Maintenance Squadron repair facility at Robins Air Force Base, Georgia May 27, 2015. A strategic initiative between DLA Aviation and the Air Force Commodity Council developed cost effective measures of replacing the planes’ honeycomb panels.

Nov. 20, 2015

DLA Aviation overcomes logistical hurdles for C-5 honeycomb panels

RICHMOND, Virginia — According to the Department of the Air Force, the C-5 military transport airplane is one of the largest aircraft in the world and the largest airlifter in its inventory. The plane can carry a fully-equipped, combat-ready military unit to any point in the world on short notice and then provide the supplies required to help sustain the fighting

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Nov. 20, 2015

Procurement for the B-1

RICHMOND, Virginia — DLA Aviation’s Forging and Casting Assistance Team helps procure fuel-cooling components for the B-1 Lancer fleet.

(From left) Defense Logistics Agency Police officers -- Sgt. William Epps; Capt. Gary Giseke; Lt. Mark Stefan; Sgt. Jason Carey and Staff Sgt. David Young -- used an automated external defibrillator to save the life of a DLA employee that was having a heart attack Nov. 2 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

Nov. 20, 2015

DLA Police, HQC Fitness Center employees save a life

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Training and quick action by staff members and Defense Logistics Agency Police officers saved the life of a DLA employee Nov. 2 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.

DLA is America's combat logistics support agency.

Nov. 19, 2015

DLA Energy employees empowered for success

FORT BELVOIR, Virginia — The start of a new year is a perfect time to pick up a new skill or two, and thanks to the Defense Logistics Agency Enterprise Rotation Program three DLA Energy employees will get the opportunity while exploring another part of the agency.

Newly assigned Defense Logistics Agency National Account Managers visited DLA Distribution headquarters and its largest distribution center in the network, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., on Nov. 17.

Nov. 19, 2015

DLA Distribution headquarters hosts new DLA National Account Managers

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — The newly assigned Defense Logistics Agency National Account Managers representing the Army, Air Force and the Marine Corps, as well as representatives from DLA headquarters customer assistance and strategic engagement teams visited DLA Distribution headquarters and its largest distribution center in the network, DLA Distribution Susquehanna, Pa., on Nov. 17 to discuss DLA’s global logistics processes.

Ken Wilmoth, Subsistence customer relations supervisor, talks about fresh fruit and vegetables with school children during a presentation. Wilmoth's team works with customers at military bases and schools in the Southeast to ensure they receive quality produce.

Nov. 18, 2015

Subsistence field rep’s passion for produce drives customer support

PHILADELPHIA — Ken Wilmoth has worked with produce since he was a kid helping pull his parents’ produce cart. Now as a Subsistence field representative, he works directly with customers at military bases and schools to ensure they receive quality fresh fruit and vegetables.

DLA Distribution San Joaquin, Calif., celebrates the Marine Corps’ 240th birthday with a cake cutting ceremony on Nov. 9.

Nov. 18, 2015

San Joaquin celebrates the Marine Corps Birthday and paid tribute to all veterans

SAN JOAQUIN, California — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution San Joaquin, Calif. celebrated the 240th Birthday of the United States Marine Corps Nov. 9 during an afternoon ceremony. Distribution center employees and tenants attended the time-honored tradition and witnessed the tradi¬tional cake cutting ceremony.

DLA director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andrew E. Busch presents Robert Montefour, site director of Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna Installation Support the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence.

Nov. 18, 2015

DLA Director presents Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna with the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — On Oct. 28, Defense Logistics Agency director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andrew E. Busch presented Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna the Commander in Chief’s Annual Award for Installation Excellence, the highest award for excellence among installations.

Employees of Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, browse the CFC Agency Fair on Nov. 5, which included service dogs, a food bank, family shelter, and crisis helpline.

Nov. 17, 2015

CFC Agency Fair held on Susquehanna installation

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — In addition to donating to a favorite non-profit, the Combined Federal Campaign provides an opportunity for Federal employees to learn about other local charities and the services they provide. As it often happens, making a personal connection to a charity leads to a mutually benefiting, long-term relationship. To educate employees and make those connections, an agency fair was held at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, Nov. 5.

Mike Scott, deputy director of Defense Logistics Agency Logistics Operations, (left) and Tony Poleo, DLA Finance director, listen to attendees during Cost Summit IV Nov. 9 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex. The summit explained pricing to military customers and enhanced transparency between DLA and the Department of Defense.

Nov. 17, 2015

DLA Cost Summit discussions focus on transparency, lowering costs

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — Being transparent in the way the Defense Logistics Agency does business can help both the agency and its military customers keep costs low, DLA senior leaders said at Cost Summit IV Nov. 9 at the McNamara Headquarters Complex.