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A DLA Distribution Corpus Christi, Texas, employee uses Naval Air Station Fire Department’s fire simulator to practice use of a fire extinguisher.

Nov. 27, 2015

Corpus Christi workforce practices fire safety with extinguisher training

CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas — According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, 53 employees were killed by workplace fires in 2014. Although the number of fire-related fatalities has dropped 35 percent from 2013 to 2014, one fatality is too many.

Army Brig. Gen. Richard Dix, commander, DLA Distribution (front row, left), and other military members and their spouses stationed at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna, volunteered their time on Nov. 20 to help distribute Thanksgiving meals to those in need at the West Shore Senior Center.

Nov. 25, 2015

Susquehanna installation military help local community have a happy Thanksgiving

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — For many local community members, a Thanksgiving meal can be difficult to afford. On Nov. 20, military members and their spouses stationed at Defense Distribution Center, Susquehanna helped the West Shore Senior Center provide meals to those in need.

November/December 2015 Loglines Magazine

Nov. 25, 2015

‘Primary-Level Field Activities Around the Agency’: November/December Loglines available

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The November/December issue of Loglines magazine, “Primary-Level Field Activities Around the Agency,” is now available in print and online. The issue takes an in-depth look at how the field activities within the Defense Logistics Agency work to support warfighters worldwide.

November/December 2015 Loglines Magazine

Nov. 25, 2015

‘Primary-Level Field Activities Around the Agency’: November/December Loglines available

Fort Belvoir, Virginia — The November/December issue of Loglines magazine, “Primary-Level Field Activities Around the Agency,” is now available in print and online. The issue takes an in-depth look at how the field activities within the Defense Logistics Agency work to support warfighters worldwide.

Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia, senior leaders pose for a photo after signing the Voluntary Protection Program (VPP) commitment letter during the DSCR, Virginia Safety Stand Down Day program at the Lotts Conference Center, Nov. 19, 2015.

Nov. 24, 2015

DSCR holds first Safety Stand Down Day

RICHMOND, Virginia — Workplace safety took center stage on Defense Supply Center Richmond, Virginia during its Safety Stand Down Day, Nov. 19. The day started with a kick-off program at the Lotts Conference Center.During the hour-and-a-half-long session, the packed crowd heard from Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Commander Air Force Brig. Gen. Allan Day; David

DLA Distribution Red River, Texas, commander, Army Lt. Col. Anthony Stoeger speaks to the Red River employees during a Veterans Day ceremony on Nov. 10.

Nov. 24, 2015

DLA Distribution Red River honors Veterans

RED RIVER, Texas — Defense Logistics Agency Distribution Red River, Texas, hosts an annual Veterans Day event to show appreciation to all veterans for their hard work and dedication throughout the year providing the most effective, efficient and best value logistics services for the warfighters.

Joseph McCarthy, Defense Distribution Susquehanna supply technician hand delivers a rush order to Defense Distribution Susquehanna employee, Shawn Thomas for processing and shipping during the Nov. 6 ESOC COOP exercise.

Nov. 24, 2015

Susquehanna’s Emergency Supply Operations Center practice the Continuity of Operations Plan

NEW CUMBERLAND, Pennsylvania — Members of the Continuity of Operations planners of Defense Logistics Agency Distribution gathered in the Emergency Supply Operations Center of Defense Distribution Susquehanna on Nov. 6 to test the center’s ability to receive high priority ESOC orders, and to successfully pick, pack and ship items to the customer, in an environment where Defense Standard System is not available.

Nov. 23, 2015

‘Air Power – a team sport’

RICHMOND, Virginia — In many respects, in the world of defense supply chain management, the Defense Logistics Agency Aviation Industrial Support Activity at Warner Robins is the center of the universe.

Defense Logistics Agency Director Air Force Lt. Gen. Andy Bush, right, and DLA Energy Deputy Commander George Atwood, second from the left, receive a briefing on Defense Fuel Support Point Salalah, Oman, which is on schedule to open Nov. 27 to provide fuel logistical support outside the Gulf of Oman.

Nov. 23, 2015

Energy’s deputy commander visits Middle East

NAVAL SUPPORT ACTIVITY BAHRAIN, Bahrain — The Defense Logistics Agency Energy deputy commander accompanied the DLA director on a tour of component commands in the U.S. Central Command region Nov. 3-13.

Culinary Specialist 1st Class John Mobley, from Philadelphia, prepares a turkey for carving for a Thanksgiving meal aboard the guided-missile destroyer USS Cole (DDG 67). Cole is conducting naval operations in the U.S. 6th Fleet area of responsibility in support of U.S. national security interests in Europe.

Nov. 23, 2015

Troop Support serves taste of home to military overseas for Thanksgiving

PHILADELPHIA — Service members around the world will have a taste of home this Thanksgiving, thanks to DLA Troop Support. More than 15,000 pounds of turkey and 1,854 pies have been provided in time for troops in Afghanistan to enjoy their holiday meals.